Food festivals in Kyoto

Setsubun at Yoshida-jinja

  • ★ 4.2
  • 2 to 4 February 2027Expected
  • Kyoto, Japan
  • Free entry

Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser. The dates below follow a previous edition and are our best estimate; check the official site before booking around them.

Yoshida-jinja's Setsubun festival in Kyoto runs 2 to 4 February with the oni-yarai ritual and a bonfire, drawing about 500,000 visitors and roughly 800 stalls on the first two days.

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Dates and details checked September 29, 2026 by against the organiser's site.

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Eat your way around Kyoto while you are in town

Setsubun at Yoshida-jinja is expected 2-4 Feb 2027, dates not yet confirmed by the organiser. These are the food tours and tastings in Kyoto to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Hotels in Kyoto around 2 to 4 February 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

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