Matsuri Crossing KYOTO × BRASIL 2026｜11/6〜11/8 Access & Fees

Dates & time: November 6, 2026 (Fri) - November 8, 2026 (Sun) - Sat 7 Nov: Special stage in Higashi Honganji grounds, doors 17:00 / start 18:00
- Sun 8 Nov: Special stage in Higashi Honganji grounds, doors 17:00 / start 18:00
*Hours for the plaza and gate-area programme have not been published
Price & booking: Special stage priority-area ticket ¥5,500 (150 per day). General ticket price and plaza-area admission not yet published General tickets for the special stage are sold on eplus; priority-area tickets on JR West's tabiwa. Priority-area entry is 17:00–17:50 each day.
Venue & access: Ohigashisan Hiroba (Higashi Honganji Civic Green), Higashi Honganji grounds and the Kyoto Station gate area About 5 min walk from JR Kyoto Station

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Ohigashisan Hiroba (Higashi Honganji Civic Green), Higashi Honganji grounds and the Kyoto Station gate area, 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 participatory festival at the gates of Higashi Honganji, right by Kyoto Station, where Brazilian music and dance meet Kyoto's matsuri tradition. Expect maracatu drumming from Pernambuco in north-east Brazil, the "matsuri dance" kept alive by Brazil's Japanese-descendant community, workshops, a parade and a food market with Brazilian dishes. On the evenings of 7 and 8 November a special stage is set up inside the temple grounds, with event ambassador Nanase Aikawa performing live. An easy walk from Kyoto Station for anyone curious about Brazilian culture.

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Programme

Music and dance performances
Matsuri dance from Brazil's Japanese-descendant community
Maracatu (percussion tradition from Pernambuco, Brazil)
Parade, hands-on workshops, talk sessions
Brazilian food market

Special stage "Culture in Vibration" in Higashi Honganji grounds (7 & 8 Nov)

Nailson Vieira (visiting from Brazil)
Nanase Aikawa special live
Matsuri dance stage
WOLF HOWL HARMONY (opening act)

Performers

Nanase Aikawa (ambassador; Japan–Brazil friendship goodwill ambassador): live, matsuri dance stage and talk session on 7 & 8 Nov
Homero Basilio (percussionist, music producer)

Organisers: Kyoto Latin America Cultural Association, Public Works Research & Development Association, Shinshu Otani-ha Higashi Honganji

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FAQ

Can I join without a ticket?

Tickets are announced for the special stage in the temple grounds on the evenings of 7 and 8 November. Entry terms for the plaza and gate area have not yet been published on the official site.

When does Nanase Aikawa perform?

She is scheduled for 7 and 8 November: a live set on the special stage, the matsuri dance stage and a talk session.

What is the priority-area ticket?

It gives access to a priority viewing area at the special stage. It is sold in JR West's tabiwa app, limited to 150 per day at ¥5,500, with entry between 17:00 and 17:50.