Iwashimizusai festival
Iwashimizu Hachimangu shrine in Yawata city of Kyoto, situated on a quiet hillside hosts one of the three religious festivals in Japan.
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Festivals
Kishiwada Danjiri Festival ”だんじり”
The highlight of the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival has to be the elaborate floats that are pulled through the narrow streets of Kishiwada at high-speeds.
Takasegawa boat festival
The Takasegawa is an old canal running through the city. There are lots of little shows going on in the street, including the tea ceremony performed by Maiko.
Canceled The Comb Festival ”櫛まつり”
The Comb Festival at Yasui Konpiragu Shrine, features a colorful parade of women having their hair done in various coiffures representing each era.
Kurama Fire Festival
The Kurama Fire Festival is counted as one of the three great unusual festivals of Kyoto. Held at Yuki-jinja Shrine, in Kurama.
Fushimi Inari Festival
Inari festival is the most important festival for Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. The Inari God makes a parade to give blessings once a year.
Aizen-Matsuri Festival at Aizen-do Temple
The Aizen Festival prepares for the hot summer ahead with a parade of women wearing cool and attractive yukata. The Aizen-Matsuri 「愛染祭り」is Osaka's first summer…
Kyoto Gion-matsuri Festival
During the Heian period (794-1185), Kyoto suffered a series of natural disasters and plagues. As a form of appeasement to Mother Nature, a thousand years…
Ikutama Shrine Summer Festival
Visitors can enjoy some performance in the shrine and various food stalls around Ikutama shrine. Shishimai, a lion dance and Mikoshi, portable shrine procession start…
Mitarashi Festival at Shimogamo Shrine
During the Mitarashi Festival, people soak their feet up to the knees in the Mitarashi Pond in Shimogamo Shrine, light candles, and pray for good health.