The Kaikai Yokai Festival in Kyoto: Scariest Night Parade in Japan

Hunt Japan’s friendliest frights at Kaikai Yōkai in Kyoto. This 15-minute guide covers when to go—Sept 13–Nov 30, 2025—plus where to base (Uzumasa or Kyoto Station), how to get there (JR/Randen), and exactly where to stand for cinematic shots (corners + lantern alleys). We’ll show you how to join the Kaikai Yōkai Dance, what to eat (event-only snacks + warm street food), and the phone hacks (AE/AF lock, 60fps sleeves, backlight) that make masks glow. You’ll get a one-night blueprint and a two-day plan, plus ideas for other yōkai festivals—Kyoto’s spring Hyakki Yagyō, Tokushima in November, Sakaiminato year-round, and winter’s Setsubun/Namahage.

The finale reveals the Day-to-Night Secret: pair a day parade for faces and color with a night run from a back-lit corner—or aim for a Grand Parade date.

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VIDEOS CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Kaka Yoki Festival
00:17 Understanding Yokai and the Festival Setup
00:40 Festival Timing and Best Visiting Hours
01:08 Accommodation Tips for Festival Visitors
01:30 Ticket Information and Parade Timings
01:53 Best Spots to Watch the Parade
02:19 Joining the Parade and Dancing with Yokai
02:42 Food and Drinks at the Festival
03:05 Etiquette and Practical Tips for Visitors
03:29 Capturing the Festival: Photography Tips
03:59 One Night Festival Blueprint
04:36 Two Day Festival Plan
04:57 Other Yokai Festivals in Japan
05:32 Insider Tips and Conclusion