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
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.
TAGS
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

出典: 鴨川納涼2026 公式サイト

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.

Calendar

Add it to your calendar so you can check back on it later.

Google Calendar Apple Calendar (.ics)

We hope it gives you a reason to head out together.

X FB LINE

Events

Events nearby & around the same time

Other events happening around the same time or in a similar area.

View Recommended Events →

8/7 - 8/10

Gojo Wakamiya Pottery Festival 2026

Along Gojo-dori between Yamato-oji and Higashioji, and Wakamiya Hachimangu

8/1 - 8/16

Kitano Mantoue and the Foot-Cooling Rite 2026

Kitano Tenmangu

7/17 - 8/23

Shoren-in Summer Lantern Nights 2026

Shoren-in Monzeki Temple

8/1 - 8/9

Kyoto Station Digital Fireworks "HANABI STATION" 2026

Kyoto Station Building, Muromachi-koji Plaza on 4F and the station square on 1F

8/7 - 8/10

Rokudo Mairi 2026

Daichinzan Rokudo Chinnoji

Events

What to do in Kobe this weekend?

View Recommended Events →

5/2 - 3/20

Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks 2026–27 | Weekend Fireworks off Meriken Park

Meriken Park

7/11 - 8/30

Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens GARDEN FEST 2026 -Summer-

Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway

7/24 - 8/16

Arima Ryofu Beer Garden 2026

Arima Shinsui Hiroba

7/28 - 8/3

NIGHT PICNIC 2026

Higashi Yuenchi Park

8/7 - 8/9

Ikuta Shrine Daikai Summer Festival 2026

Ikuta Shrine (1-2-1 Shimoyamatedori, Chuo-ku, Kobe)

8/7 - 8/9

KOBE SHUYU FES 2026

Sankita Hiroba and 8 other venues around Sannomiya, Chuo-ku, Kobe

Explore

Explore More of Kobe

View All Features →

Sightseeing

Top Sightseeing Spots in Kobe

Local News

Kobe Local News

Openings & Closings

Kobe Shop Openings & Closings