Craft Marche at Kyoto Botanical Garden 2026

Dates & time: October 10, 2026 (Sat) - October 12, 2026 (Mon) 9:00–16:00
cost: Kyoto Botanical Garden admission: adults ¥500, high school students and 65+ ¥250, junior high and under free; free for disability certificate holders and one carer. Purchases and workshops priced by each stall
Venue & access: Kyoto Botanical Garden, Main Lawn Right by Exit 3 of Kitayama Station (Karasuma subway line), or about a 10-minute walk east from Kitaoji Station. By car, use the garden car park (150 spaces, 300 yen per hour, max 1,200 yen).

There are 4 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Kyoto Botanical Garden, Main Lawn, and 6 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

A three-day handmade market on the Great Lawn of the Kyoto Botanical Garden. Themed as a handmade market for families among flowers and greenery, it offers handmade goods along with workshops for parents and children and small music performances. This is the 21st edition, held October 10–12 from 9:00 to 16:00. Entry requires the garden admission fee (free for junior high school students and younger).

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What’s on

Sales of handmade goods
Workshops for parents and children
Small music performances

In case of rain

Held rain or shine. It will be cancelled if the botanical garden closes due to the weather on the day

*Vendors and contents are subject to change

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FAQ

Do I need to pay garden admission just to visit the market?

Yes. The market is on the Main Lawn inside the garden, so garden admission applies (adults ¥500, high school students and 65+ ¥250). Junior high age and under enter free.

Are the hours the same on all three days?

Yes, 9:00–16:00 on each day from Saturday 10 to Monday 12 October (public holiday).

Can I drive there?

The garden has a 150-space car park at ¥300 per hour, capped at ¥1,200. It is also right by Exit 3 of Kitayama subway station.

Is it held in the rain?

Yes, it is held rain or shine. However, it will be cancelled if the botanical garden closes due to the weather on the day.