Kyoto Historica International Film Festival 2025: A Celebration of Historical Cinema

The Kyoto Historica International Film Festival (HISTORICA), a unique celebration of historical cinema, will be held from December 2nd to 7th, 2025, at the Kyoto Museum of Culture.

The World's Only Historical Film Festival

This festival aims to fuse the rich tradition of period dramas and historical films cultivated in Kyoto with the creativity of future creators. It explores new possibilities for content by incorporating Kyoto's historical and traditional culture into visual content from fresh perspectives, and delves into the future prospects and methods of cross-media expansion based on film.

16th Kyoto Historica International Film Festival

This international film festival, themed around historical dramas, aims to disseminate future prospects and methodologies for cross-media expansion. Past related events have included exclusive tours of the usually off-limits Toei Kyoto Studio Park and conferences like "HISTORICA X (Cross)" that merge visual media with advanced technology.

Check the official website for this year's specific themes, screening programs, and special events.

Event Information

• Event Name: 16th Kyoto Historica International Film Festival
• Dates: December 2, 2025 (Tue) - December 7, 2025 (Sun)
• Venue: Kyoto Museum of Culture
• Official Website: https://historica-kyoto.com/

Access

• Nearest Station: JR Kyoto Station / Subway Kyoto Station