2024 Kyoto mayoral election

The election was held upon the expiration of Daisaku Kadokawa's term as mayor. As Kadokawa opted against running for a fifth term,[1] this was the first time since 2008 that no incumbent had run in the election. Koji Matsui, who had previous served as Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary in the Hatoyama Cabinet from 2009 to 2010, was supported by a coalition of governmental and non-governmental political groups, including the LDP, CDP, Komeito, and the DPP.[2] Kazuhito Fukuyama, who had run for mayor in 2020 with the JCPs backing, received support from the party again.[2] Also running was former 2020 and 2008 candidate Shōei Murayama, Independent and former Kyoto Prefectural Assembly member Shinji Ninoyu, and Heian Conservative Party candidate Yu Kouke.

Campaigning centered around the overtourism of Kyoto, and the financial crisis the city was facing. Matsui campaigned utilizing solutions to the tourism issue, including introducing a new two-tiered transportation system for tourists and non-tourists. He also advertised via using his advancements as Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary. The LDP was heavily disengaged from his campaign, and he primarily utilized CDP opposition leaders, including Kenta Izumi, who served as a personal friend of Matsui. Fukuyama utilized the LDP endorsement of Matsui to attack him by highlighting the slush fund scandal the party had been facing, and also advertising the construction of a new social welfare system and attempting to deal with both the budget crisis and overtourism as well.[2][3]

In order of notification of candidacy: