{"id":15603,"date":"2026-07-23T10:49:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T01:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/?p=15603"},"modified":"2026-09-15T10:42:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T01:42:17","slug":"kyoto-in-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/kyoto-in-september\/","title":{"rendered":"Kyoto in September: Weather, Festivals &amp; What to Know Before You Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September is one of our favorite months to be in Kyoto. The crowds of July and August have thinned, the summer heat has begun to ease, and the city settles into a quieter rhythm before the autumn foliage season takes hold in October and November. If you\u2019re thinking of visiting Japan this September, read on to find out what you can look forward to as well as one set of dates to plan around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_613554541.\u6b23\u4e5f-\u539f-696x464.jpeg\" alt=\"Zen garden in Kyoto\" class=\"wp-image-15604\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4979520187244002;width:2560px;height:auto\" title=\"\u4eac\u90fd \u9280\u95a3\u5bfa\u306e\u51ac\u3068\u96ea\u666f\u8272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_613554541.\u6b23\u4e5f-\u539f-696x464.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_613554541.\u6b23\u4e5f-\u539f-431x287.jpeg 431w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_613554541.\u6b23\u4e5f-\u539f-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_613554541.\u6b23\u4e5f-\u539f-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_613554541.\u6b23\u4e5f-\u539f-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9\ufe0e \u6b23\u4e5f \u539f | Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-toc\">\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/kyoto-in-september\/#weather\">What&#8217;s the Weather Like in Kyoto in September?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/kyoto-in-september\/#events\">Events in Kyoto in September<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/kyoto-in-september\/#keep-in-mind\">To Keep in Mind: Silver Week 2026 (September 19\u201323)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"weather\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s the Weather Like in Kyoto in September?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>The weather in Kyoto depends on when you visit in September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first half of the month is still very much summer. You\u2019ll feel the humidity during the rain, and rain during the afternoons are common. We recommend you plan indoor activities during the day, and temple and shrine-hop during the cooler morning or evening hours. (Be aware of the opening and closing times of your intended destinations beforehand.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By mid-September, the evenings become cooler. By the end of the month, the daytime temperatures are cooler than the beginning of the month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One thing to keep in mind if you\u2019re visiting in September is the typhoon season. Japan\u2019s typhoon season peaks between August and October, with September seeing the highest average number of typhoon landfalls. Most pass without directly affecting Kyoto, but it\u2019s always best to keep an eye out for forecasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend carrying a compact umbrella while sightseeing, as rain can come and go suddenly during this season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"events\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Events in Kyoto in September<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September may not have the headline events of July\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/gion-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gion Matsuri<\/a> or November\u2019s autumn illuminations, but it offers quieter, more intimate ceremonies and traditions that let you experience local life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"seiryu-e-blue-dragon-festival-at-kiyomizu-dera-september-15\"><strong>Seiryu-e (Blue Dragon Festival) at Kiyomizu-dera&nbsp; (September 15)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Twice a year (in spring and autumn), Kiyomizu-dera hosts the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiyomizudera.or.jp\/en\/visit\/seiryu-e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seiryu-e<\/a>, a dramatic procession honoring Seiryu, a dragon and one of four divine beasts guarding Kyoto\u2019s borders against misfortune. The procession winds through the temple grounds with traditional music, warriors in period dress, and a dragon carried on the shoulders of participants. It\u2019s theatrical and colorful, perfect for enjoying the culture and traditions of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tsukimi-moon-viewing\"><strong>Tsukimi \u2014 Moon Viewing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September is the season of Tsukimi, Japan\u2019s ancient tradition of moon viewing. Celebrated since the Heian period, Tsukimi gathers people together to admire the harvest moon, accompanied by pampas grass arrangements, seasonal sweets, and tsukimi dango (moon-viewing rice dumplings). Kyoto takes this tradition seriously \u2014 events are held at Daikaku-ji, Shimogamo Shrine, and Yasaka Shrine, among others, with some offering musical performances by lantern light as the moon rises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"meigetsu-kangen-sai-at-shimogamo-shrine-september-25\"><strong>Meigetsu Kangen-sai at Shimogamo Shrine (September 25)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the evening of September 25th, Shimogamo Shrine holds the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shimogamo-jinja.or.jp\/fourseasons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meigetsu Kangen-sai<\/a>. It is a harvest moon celebration rooted in the music and court traditions of the Heian nobility. As the full moon rises over the shrine\u2019s forest, visitors watch traditional musical performances by musicians on boats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kawadoko-and-kawayuka-riverside-dining\"><strong>Kawadoko and Kawayuka Riverside Dining<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September marks the final weeks of kawadoko and kawayuka, a beloved Kyoto tradition of eating on platforms over the river. You can experience this both in Kyoto city itself, along the Kamogawa River, as well as in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/video-a-train-journey-from-gion-to-kifune-shrine-in-kyoto-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kifune<\/a>, which is located up the mountain and offers cooler temperatures. By early October the platforms come down for the year, making September your last opportunity to dine over the river with the gentle sound of the current below. We recommend making reservations ahead of time, as they can fill up quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kamishichiken-maiko-beer-garden\"><strong>Kamishichiken Maiko Beer Garden<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re interested in experiencing the maiko and geiko culture of Kyoto in a more laid back setting, be sure to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-kamishichiken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kamishichiken Maiko Beer Garden<\/a>. Typically running through early September, it offers one of the most relaxed and accessible ways to spend an evening in one of Kyoto\u2019s historic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/kyoto-hanamachi-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hanamachi<\/a>. Check the official Kamishichiken website for closing dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"keep-in-mind\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">To Keep in Mind: Silver Week 2026 (September 19\u201323)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re planning to visit in September, be sure to keep this important date in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Silver Week<\/strong> is Japan\u2019s September equivalent to the Golden Week spring holiday. It refers to a number of holidays that fall consecutively during the month of September. In 2026, Silver Week is from September 19 to September 23, making it a total of 5 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>But just what does this mean for visitors?<\/strong> To put it simply, you should expect the same dynamics as Golden Week. Domestic travel rises, and Shinkansen seats and hotel reservations fill up fast, especially in popular destinations like Kyoto. Sightseeing locations like Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/gion-kyoto-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gion area<\/a> will also be noticeably more crowded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your dates are flexible, we recommend traveling the week before or after Silver Week. For more on our recommendations on the best times to visit Japan, read our article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/when-is-the-best-time-to-visit-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped is-style-slider wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" data-id=\"12035\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Izuki-machiya-exterior-696x464.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Izuki-machiya-exterior-696x464.webp 696w, 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https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ichika_6-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ichika_6.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ready-to-experience-kyoto-in-september\">Ready to Experience Kyoto in September?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s no better base for September in Kyoto than a traditional machiya in the heart of the city. You\u2019ll be close to the Kamo River for yuka dining, within walking distance of the hanamachi for the tail end of the beer garden season, and near temples and shrines offering moon viewing experiences. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MACHIYA INNS &amp; HOTELS<\/a>, our properties in central Kyoto put the city at your doorsteps. Our friendly guest services team can always help advise you on how to enjoy the city and the events offered. You can also check out the exclusive offer for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyoto-machiya-inn.com\/autumn-machiya-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">September<\/a> stays at MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN Kyoto, only through our official website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/machiyalocals.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 600px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/wp\/wp-content\/themes\/mih_new\/asset\/images\/common\/random_sp.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/wp\/wp-content\/themes\/mih_new\/asset\/images\/common\/random_pc.gif\" alt=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph iC-txt\">Book a table at locally-loved restaurants to enjoy exquisite&nbsp;<em>kaiseki<\/em>&nbsp;(course-style) Japanese dinners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-articles-you-may-be-interested-in\">Other articles you may be interested in:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u30fb<a href=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/shimabara-district\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shimabara District in Kyoto, Japan: Neighborhood Recommendations<\/a><br>\u30fb<a href=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/goshuincho-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Guide to Goshuincho: Where to Buy and How to Use a Goshuin Book<\/a><br>\u30fb<a href=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/10-best-things-to-do-in-kyoto-japan-according-to-locals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Best Things to Do in Kyoto, Japan<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>September is one of our favorite months to be in Kyoto. The crowds of July and August have thinned, the summer heat has begun to ease, and the city settles into a quieter rhythm before the autumn foliage season takes hold in October and November. 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