Kamogawa Noryo 2026 — Kyoto Riverside Summer Fair

Why You Should Visit

For two evenings, the west-bank riverside path between Sanjo-Ohashi and Shijo-Ohashi becomes an open-air fair of Kyoto crafts and regional produce. Textile associations sell traditional wares, towns from across Kyoto Prefecture bring local specialties, and prefectural associations from around Japan set up hometown-product stalls. There is also a demonstration of yuzen-nagashi, the rinsing of hand-dyed Kyo-Yuzen cloth in water. Food stalls line the route, so you can eat as you stroll in the river breeze. Admission is free. In 2026 there are no stage performances, for crowd-safety reasons.

Essentials

location

Kamo River west-bank riverside, between Sanjo-Ohashi and Shijo-Ohashi bridges

period

August 1, 2026 (Sat) - August 2, 2026 (Sun)

Time

Sat Aug 1: 17:00–21:00
Sun Aug 2: 17:00–20:00

cost

Free admission (food and goods are paid at each stall)

Links

Official Website

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access

About a 3-minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto-kawaramachi or Keihan Gion-Shijo Station (Shijo-Ohashi end), or from Sanjo-Keihan (Subway Tozai Line) / Keihan Sanjo Station (Sanjo-Ohashi end). There is no parking at the venue, so use public transport.

There are 9 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Kamo River west-bank riverside, between Sanjo-Ohashi and Shijo-Ohashi bridges, and 7 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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NOTE

Zones

Traditional industry PR: traditional crafts displayed and sold by textile associations
Kyoto Prefecture towns: local specialties from across the prefecture
Hometown zone: products from around Japan, run by prefectural associations
Awareness zone: river cleanup and water-environment displays, plus "River Kyoto" exhibits
Food stalls on site

Demonstration

Yuzen-nagashi, by the Kyoto Textile Youth Association

New for 2026

No stage performances, for crowd-safety reasons

*Check the official site for announcements in case of severe weather

FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Admission is free and no booking is needed — you can walk the riverside freely. Food and goods are paid for at each stall.

Are there stage performances?

No. For 2026 the organizers have dropped stage events for crowd-safety reasons. The focus is on craft and regional-product stalls plus the yuzen-nagashi demonstration.

What happens if it rains?

The venue is an open riverbed, so severe weather may change or cancel the program. Check the official site or social accounts on the day.

Is there parking?

There is no parking at the venue. The nearest stations are Hankyu Kyoto-kawaramachi and Keihan Gion-Shijo for the Shijo-Ohashi end, and Sanjo-Keihan and Keihan Sanjo for the Sanjo-Ohashi end — each about a 3-minute walk.

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