*October* 2010 *November/2009 *December/2009 *January/2010 *February/2010 *March/2010 *April/2010 *May/2010 *June/2010 *July/2010 *August/2010 *September/2010 *October/2010 Kyoto Jidai-matsuri Festival on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2010 Started in 1895, this festival is held in October 22nd every year with a 2-hour parade filled with 2,000 people dressed like Samurai warriors and others. See more about Jidai-matsuri festival.