*October* 2011 *July/2011 *August/2011 *September/2011 *October/2011 *November/2011 *December/2011 *January/2012 *February/2012 *March/2012 *April/2012 *May/2012 *June/2012 Kyoto Antique Fair at Pulse Plaza Sep. 30 to 2, From 10:00 to 17:00 This fair is the biggest antique trade show in western Japan with more than 1.5M items and approximately 350 booths lined up. Gion Onshu-kai Oct. 1 to 6 From 16:00 Maiko dance and singing in traditional Inoue style will be performed at Gion Kobu Kaburenjo theater. http://www.gion.or.jp/maiko/04_aki_01.htm Kurama Himatsuri Festival (Fire Festival) This fesitival is held October 22 every year and is a really unique fesitival with young people carriyng touches and parade to Yuki-jinja Shirine. See more information about Kurama Himatsuri Festival. Kyoto Jidai-matsuri Festival on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011 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.