Yokai Festival (Kyoto)
The Yokai Festival, also known as the Kai-Kai Yokai Festival, is an annual event held by the Toei Kyoto Studio theme park that’s sure to delight young and old alike.
With stamp rallies, haunted houses, costume contests and scary stories, discover Japanese folklore in a fun and interactive way.
But it’s the costume parades that make the festival so popular. Once a month, a nocturnal parade features over 100 yokai! A moment out of time, when legends come to life.
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ADDRESS: Toei Kyoto Studio Park, 10 Uzumasa Higashihachiokacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8586
ACCESS: 15-minute walk from Hanazono station (Sagano Line)
Dates and times: September 13 to November 30; times available in August
WEBSITE: https://www.toei-eigamura.com/yokai/
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