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Kyoto and Prague became sister cities in 1996. For the 30th anniversary, nine shops in the city sell Czech-inspired sweets such as medovnik and vetrnik through November. Hours: please check with each shop.

Dates

Nov 1 (Sun) – Nov 30 (Mon)

Hours

Hours: please check with the organizer

Venue

Nine pastry shops and cafes across Kyoto, including Amber Court at Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto

Nearest station

Shijo

Admission

Please check the official page

About this event

Kyoto and Prague became sister cities in 1996. For the 30th anniversary, nine shops in the city sell Czech-inspired sweets such as medovnik and vetrnik through November.

Highlights

• Nine shops across Kyoto take part
• Czech-inspired sweets such as medovnik and vetrnik
• Marks 30 years of the Kyoto-Prague sister-city partnership

Good for

Sweets lovers who like comparing shops.

Good to know before you go

• Hours vary by shop
• Some shops continue after Nov 30

Also nearby

Within walking distance, with dates overlapping

Art exhibitionSpecial Exhibition: The Tale of Genji — Splendor of the Imperial Court at Kyoto National Museum1.5 km · Oct 6 (Tue) – Nov 29 (Sun)

Art exhibitionNew Year Special Exhibition: All About Sheep — Celebrating the Zodiac at Kyoto National Museum1.5 km · Dec 22 (Tue) – Feb 7 (Sun)

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FAQ

What is Prague Sweets Fair: 30th Anniversary of the Kyoto-Prague Sister City Partnership at Nine pastry shops and cafes across Kyoto?

Kyoto and Prague became sister cities in 1996. For the 30th anniversary, nine shops in the city sell Czech-inspired sweets such as medovnik and vetrnik through November.

When is Prague Sweets Fair: 30th Anniversary of the Kyoto-Prague Sister City Partnership at Nine pastry shops and cafes across Kyoto?

From Nov 1 (Sun) to Nov 30 (Mon), 2026.

What are the opening hours?

Hours: please check with the organizer

How much does it cost?

Please check the official page

Where is it and what is the nearest station?

Nine pastry shops and cafes across Kyoto, including Amber Court at Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto. The nearest station is Shijo.

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