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Thirteenth Night: Chestnut and Bean Moon

Fri, Oct 23, 12:00–14:00 · Fri, Oct 23, 18:00–20:00 · Nishijin Living Museum Tomitaya, Kyoto · Kyoto

Dates

  • Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 12:00–14:00
  • Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 18:00–20:00

About this event

Summary
Beautiful Moon Viewing Ceremony celebrating the Thirteenth Night of the lunar cycle at Tomiya.

Details
This event honors the moon as it wanes after the full moon, featuring the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival (Jūgoyō). Participants offer beans and sacred sake to pray for a bountiful harvest of autumn herbs and beans. For the preservation of cultural heritage, attendees must bring their own socks; bare feet, stockings, or wet socks are not permitted in the venue.

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Event details come from organizers' websites and web searches. They are not guaranteed to be accurate. Check the official website before you go. Times are Japan time (JST).