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SUMMARY:Imamiya To-ka ebisu festival
DESCRIPTION:Imamiya Ebisu-jinja Shrine is famous for Ebessan\, the god of commerce. The Tōka Ebisu Festival\, held annually on January 9–11\, attracts over a million visitors\, from business owners to company employees\, all praying for prosperous ventures. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of food stalls surrounding the shrine\, adding to the lively festival atmosphere. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImamiya-Ebisu Shrine（今宮戎神社）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 1 Chome-6-10 Ebisunishi\, Naniwa Ward\, Osaka \n\n\n\nAccess : 5-minute walk from Daikoku-cho station or Ebisu-cho station on the Osaka subway.  2-minute walk from Imamiyaebisu station on the Nankai line \n\n\n\nHours : 7:00 to 25:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/imamiya-to-ka-ebisu-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260108T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260112T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T131421
CREATED:20221226T033615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T130817Z
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SUMMARY:Toka Ebisu Festival / Kyoto
DESCRIPTION:Tōka Ebisu\, the first major festival of the New Year\, is held at Kyoto Ebisu Shrine\, just south of Kennin-ji. Ebisu-sama\, one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune\, is regarded as the god of fishery and commerce. The festival is named after the 10th\, Ebisu’s birthday. While the main ritual occurs mainly in front of the shrine and is not visible to visitors\, thousands gather daily at the small Gion shrine to pray for a prosperous year in business\, enjoying a variety of events on the grounds. \n\n\n\nOn January 10 and 11\, women in traditional costume—Maiko and actresses—hand out lucky bamboo to visitors\, adding a colorful and festive touch to the celebrations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKyoto Ebisu Shrine（京都ゑびす神社）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 142-4 Komatsucho\, Higashiyama Ward\, Kyoto \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free \n\n\n\nSchedule :  \n\n\n\n8th\, Lucky charms festival  9:00-23:0014:00 Boiling Water Festival \n\n\n\n9th Yoruebisu Kou  24 hours open \n\n\n\n09:00 Dedication of lucky tuna \n\n\n\n10th Yoru Ebisu Grand Festival 24 hours open \n\n\n\n11:00 – 12:00 Lucky Bamboo handing out13:00 – 14:00 Lucky Bamboo handing out \n\n\n\n11th Fortune Trying Festival  9:00 – 24:00 \n\n\n\n14:00 – 16:00 Lucky Bamboo handing out20:00 – 22:00 Lucky Bamboo handing out \n\n\n\n12th Lucky End Festival  9:00 – 22:00 \n\n\n\n20:00 Inner Shrine Ritual22:00 Gates close
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/toka-ebisu-festival-kyoto/
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTAMP:20260410T131421
CREATED:20191108T063427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T125656Z
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SUMMARY:Nishinomiya To-ka Ebisu Festival
DESCRIPTION:Nishinomiya-jinja Shrine is dedicated to the god of commerce. The Tōka Ebisu Festival\, held annually from January 9 to 11\, is a lively event that draws large crowds of visitors and merchants. Many come to receive sacred bamboo branches decorated with lucky charms\, praying for prosperity and success in their businesses. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNishinomiya Shrine（西宮神社）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 1-17 Shakecho\, Nishinomiya\, Hyogo 662-0974 \n\n\n\nAccess : 15-minute walk from Hanshin Nishinomiya station \n\n\n\nHours : 9:00 to 23:00
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/nishinomiya-to-ka-ebisu-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251214T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251225T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T131421
CREATED:20191110T084215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T124749Z
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SUMMARY:Osaka Hikari Renaissance/ Osaka Festival of Light
DESCRIPTION:The Osaka Hikari Renaissance illumination event stretches from Osaka City Hall to the eastern tip of Nakanoshima Park. Historic buildings throughout the park are transformed with creative lighting displays\, while glowing light tunnels\, art installations\, and food booths create a lively\, festive atmosphere. The highlight is a spectacular large-scale 3D projection mapping\, cast onto the neo-Renaissance–style historic architecture\, offering an unforgettable visual experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNakanoshima Park（中之島公園）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 1 Chome-1 Nakanoshima\, Kita Ward\, Osaka\, 530-0005 \n\n\n\nAccess : A short walk from Yodoyabashi station on the subway Midosuji line\, and the Keihan line or Kitahama station on the subway Sakaisuji line or the Keihan line \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:00 to 22:00 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMidosuji Illumination
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/osaka-hikari-renaissance-osaka-festival-of-light/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251122T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260228T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T131421
CREATED:20191110T085032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T130347Z
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SUMMARY:Osaka Aquarium kaiyukan illumination
DESCRIPTION:Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is illuminated with 1.2 million lights themed around the sea and marine life. The open space in front of the aquarium comes alive with dazzling illumination displays\, creating a magical seaside atmosphere for visitors to enjoy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOsaka Kaiyukan（海遊館）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccess : 10-minute walk from Osakako station on the subway chuo-line. \n\n\n\nAdmission : 2\,700 to 3\,500 yen \n\n\n\nHours : 9:30 to 20:00 \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:00 to 21:00
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/osaka-aquarium-kaiyukan-illumination/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251207T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T131421
CREATED:20191105T081419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T102711Z
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SUMMARY:Daigo-ji Temple Autumn Illumination
DESCRIPTION:Daigo-ji Temple  in Yamashina\, is open for special night visit to show it’s illuminated  autumn colors. Visitors can enjoy a fantastic view of the red leaves and  the Benten-do in the dark. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaigo-ji Temple（醍醐寺）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccess : 10-munite walk from Daigo station on the Kyoto Shiei Subway Tozai Line  \n\n\n\nAddress : 15 Daigogarancho\, Fushimi Ward\, Kyoto\, Kyoto Prefecture 601-1324\, Japan \n\n\n\nLit-up : 18:00 to 20:50 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 1000 yen
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/daigo-ji-temple-autumn-illumination/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251122T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251207T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T131421
CREATED:20191105T082038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T102355Z
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SUMMARY:Evening illumination with autumnal colors at Kiyomizu-dera/ Kyoto
DESCRIPTION:Kiyomizu-dera Temple is filled with a sea of autumnal colors.  Against the backdrop of maple trees\, the famous wooden stage of Kiyomizu and the west gate are reflected in the night sky. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKiyomizu-dera（清水寺）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 1 Kiyomizu\, Higashiyama-ku\, Kyoto-shi\, Kyoto  \n\n\n\nAccess : 25-minute walk from Kiyomizu-Gojo Station on the Keihan main line. \n\n\n\nAdmission : 600 yen \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:30 to 21:00
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/evening-illumination-with-autumnal-colors/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251121T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251207T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T131421
CREATED:20221108T073546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T110354Z
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SUMMARY:Koko-en Garden Autumn Lit-up / Hyogo
DESCRIPTION:Koko-en garden is located in the famed Himeji Castle. It is a strolling-style garden consists of 9 various Japanese traditional gardens of the Edo Period.  \n\n\n\nKoko-en garden is particularly beautiful with autumn color. From sunset\, the garden’s foliaged trees are lit up. Visitors can enjoy a fantastic view different from that during the daytime. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKoko-en Garden（好古園）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 68 Honmachi\, Himeji\, Hyogo 670-0012 \n\n\n\nAccess : 15-minute walk from JR Himeji station on JR Sanyo line.  \n\n\n\nHours : 9:00 to 20:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 310 yen
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/koko-en-garden-autumn-lit-up-hyogo/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251115T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251207T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T131421
CREATED:20221108T063004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T085035Z
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SUMMARY:Minoo Momiji Festival / Osaka
DESCRIPTION:Minoo Park and the Waterfalls will be lit up along with autumn colors. \n\n\n\nMinoo Momiji Festival is the annual event of the autumn. The trail from the station\, the waterfalls\, and the Pavilion Phoenix of Ryoan-ji Temple are being lit up fantastically. Visitors can see the different look of the waterfalls and temples. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMinoo Park（箕面公園）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 1 Minookōen\, Minoo\, Osaka 562-0002 \n\n\n\nAccess : Take the Hankyu Takarazuka line from Umeda station (JR Osaka station) to Ishibashi station (15 minutes). Change platforms here for the train to Minoh (5 minutes) 270 yen. About 40-minute walk to the waterfalls. \n\n\n\nLit-up : Sunset to 21:30 \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/minoo-momiji-festival-osaka/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251115T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251116T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T131421
CREATED:20191105T080956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T105432Z
UID:13773-1763164800-1763337599@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Nariai-ji Temple autumn illumination/ Kyoto
DESCRIPTION:Nariai-ji Temple is one of the 33 Saikoku temples Pilgrimage in Kyoto’s Miyazu area on the northen side of the Amanohashidate\,  one of the best scenic view in Japan.  An impressive five-story pagoda  with autumn colors are lit up and make a stunning scenery for only 2  days. If you are near Amanohashidate\, make time for this opportunity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNariai-ji（成相寺）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 339 Nariaiji\, Miyazu\, Kyoto 629-2241 \n\n\n\nAccess : Direct Hashidate limited expresses run four times a day and connect JR Kyoto Station to Amanohashidate in 106 minutes (¥4\,310).  Japan Rail Pass \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:20 to 21:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 500 yen
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/nariai-ji-temple-autumn-illumination/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251114T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251207T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T131421
CREATED:20191105T081152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T092001Z
UID:13774-1763078400-1765151999@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Tanzan Jinja Shrine Autumn Lit Up
DESCRIPTION:Tanzan Jinja is famed for its gorgeous autumn foliage. 3\,000 of maple trees are lit up creating a fantastic scenery along with a unique pagoda and a wooden terrace decorated by traditional lanterns. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTanzan Jinja（談山神社）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 319 Tonomine\, Sakurai\, Nara \n\n\n\nAccess : There is a direct bus from Sakurai station on the JR Manyo-Mahoroba line\, and the Kintetsu Osaka line to Tanzan Jinja (25-minute\, 490 Yen\, 8-10 buses a day) \n\n\n\nLit-up : Sunset to 20:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 600 yen
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/tanzan-jinja-shrine-autumn-lit-up/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251114T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251130T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T131421
CREATED:20201028T114213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T091516Z
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SUMMARY:Ishiyama-dera Temple Autumn Color Illumination Event/ Shiga
DESCRIPTION:Approximately 2\,000 maple trees show their beautiful autumn foliage at Ishiyama-dera Temple. Visitors can enjoy magical beauty of national treasure with Japanese maples lit up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIshiyama-dera Temple（石山寺）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 〒520-0861 Shiga Prefecture\, Otsu\, Ishiyamadera\, １−１−1  \n\n\n\nAccess : 10mins walk from Keihan Ishiyamadera station  \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:30 to 21:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 800 yen
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/ishiyama-dera-temple-autumn-color-illumination-event-shiga/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251108T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T131421
CREATED:20191105T080133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T105734Z
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SUMMARY:Hitaki-sai Fire Festival – Fushimi Inari Shrine
DESCRIPTION:Tens of thousands of the ritual tossing prayer sticks gathered from around Japan are burned in bonfires in appreciation of the abundant  harvest\, to purify one’s transgressions and reduce obstacles\, and to  pray for one health and happiness at Fushimi Inari Taisha \n\n\n\nWhen the prayer sticks on to the fire\, the\n smoke clears and fires begin to rise up from the bonfires\, the priests \nbegin tossing\, throwing and scattering prayer sticks onto the fires \ndynamically. The priests also undertake cleansing rituals in front of \neach fire\, using sakaki leaves\, salt and water. It takes more than one hour to burning out all the prayer sticks with people’s wishes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFushimi Inari Taisha（伏見稲荷大社）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho\, Fushimi Ward\, Kyoto\, 612-0882 \n\n\n\nAccess : 3-minute walk from Inari station on the JR Nara line. 5-minute walk from Fushimi-Inari station on the Keihan main line. \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/hitaki-sai-fire-festival-fushimi-inari-shrine/
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251207T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T131421
CREATED:20251015T094350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T094627Z
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SUMMARY:Hosen-in Temple Autumn Night Visit
DESCRIPTION:At Hosen-in Temple\, the sound of the suikinkutsu adds an elegant atmosphere\, and you can enjoy the beautifully illuminated autumn leaves between the pillars like a painting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosen-in（宝泉院）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 220 Oharashorinincho\, Sakyo Ward\, Kyoto\, 601-1241 \n\n\n\nAccess : By bus to Ohara Take The Kyoto bus No.17 from JR Kyoto station\, or Demachiyanagi station on the Keihan main line to the Ohara bus stop\, then walk about 10-minute. takes an hour and a bit in total. \n\n\n\nThe Kyoto bus No.16 goes to Ohara from Shijo Kawaramachi a very few times a day. (6.47am\, 7.17am and 9.52pm). \n\n\n\nLit-up: 17:45 to 21:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 900 yen
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/hosen-in-autumn-night-visit/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251107T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251207T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T131421
CREATED:20191105T072710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T084020Z
UID:13764-1762473600-1765151999@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Shoren-in Temple Special Night Visits
DESCRIPTION:Shoren-in Temple’s\n beautiful gardens make a mysterious atmosphere at night. Visitors can \nenjoy strolling the path along 4 beautiful gardens\, and all the wooden \nbuildings are nicely lit up with autumn leaves. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShoren-in (青蓮院）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 69-1 Awadaguchi Sanjobocho\, Higashiyama Ward\, Kyoto\, 605-0035 \n\n\n\nAccess : 5-minute walk from Higashiyama station on the subway Tozai line \n\n\n\nBus : Kyoto City bus No. 5\, 46\, and 100 to Jingu-michi bus stop \n\n\n\nLit-up : 18:00 to 22:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 1000 yen
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/shoren-in-temple-special-night-visits/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251103T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260131T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T131421
CREATED:20191110T085434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T130226Z
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SUMMARY:Midosuji Illumination/ Osaka Festival of Lights
DESCRIPTION:Osaka’s symbolic street\, Midosuji\, is illuminated with colorful lights along a stretch of about 4 kilometers\, from Yodoyabashi to Namba. This illumination is part of the Osaka Festival of the Lights\, during which a variety of programs are held\, including illuminated boat cruises\, a fountain display at the Okawa River port\, and music-and-light shows. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOsaka Festival of Lights – Midosuji Illumination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:00 to 23:00 (until 25:00 on DEC 31) \n\n\n\nAccess :  From all stations between Yodoyabashi station to Namba station on the subway Midosuji Line \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/midosuji-illumination-osaka-festival-of-lights/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251101T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251214T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T131421
CREATED:20231103T084612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T103609Z
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SUMMARY:To-ji Autumn Illumination/ Kyoto
DESCRIPTION:Kyoto’s landmark\, The five story pagoda\, a national treasure\, and the illuminated autumn leaves are a superb view. To-ji Temple\, a World Heritage Site is easy access from JR Kyoto station. The autumn leaves reflected on the pond are also beautiful.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo-ji Temple（東寺）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 1 Kujo-cho\, Minami-ku\, Kyoto-shi\, Kyoto  \n\n\n\nAccess : 5-minute walk from Toji station on the Kintetsu kyoto line. 15-minute walk from JR Kyoto station  \n\n\n\nAdmission : 1000 yen \n\n\n\nLit-up : 18:00 to 21:30
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/to-ji-autumn-illumination-kyoto/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251101T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251130T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T131421
CREATED:20191105T080522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T091153Z
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SUMMARY:Evening illumination at Hiyoshi-Taisha/ Shiga
DESCRIPTION:The leaves of 3000 maples and other trees color the vast precincts of Hiyoshi Taisha beyond its torii gate. The magnificent main building exists in harmony with the great nature surrounding it\, and the shrine is well known as a place to enjoy truly resplendent fall colors. During the fall season\,  festivities include a tea ceremony\, traditional plays and evening illumination of the trees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHiyoshi Taisha Shrine（日吉大社）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : Japan\, 〒520-0113 Shiga-ken\, Ōtsu-shi\, Sakamoto\, 5 Chome−1−1  \n\n\n\nAccess : 10-minute walk from Sakamoto station on the Keihan Sakamoto  line. 20-minute walk from Hieizan Sakamoto station on the JR Kosei line.  \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:00 to 20:30 \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free for the lit up area
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/evening-illumination-at-hiyoshi-taisha/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251101T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251207T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T131421
CREATED:20191105T080736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T102953Z
UID:13772-1761955200-1765151999@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Maple tree garden illumination at Kitano-Tenmangu Shrine/ Kyoto
DESCRIPTION:Kitano-Tenmangu Shrine opens its maple tree garden to the public. Illuminations are held during the peak of the autumn leaf season. An arch of colorful autumn leaves welcomes you. The collaboration of the illuminated main shrine and the autumn leaves viewed from the observatory is also a spectacular sight.　The admission fee includes a cup of green tea and a snack. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKitano Tenman-gu（北野天満宮）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : Bakurocho\, Kamigyo Ward\, Kyoto\, 602-8386  \n\n\n\nAccess : Kyoto City Bus number 50 or 101 from JR Kyoto station to Kitano Tenmangumae \n\n\n\nAdmission : 1200 yen \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:30 to 20:00
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/maple-tree-garden-illumination-at-kitano-tenmangu-shrine/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251024T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251214T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T131421
CREATED:20201021T055537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T083120Z
UID:17970-1761264000-1765756799@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Kodai-ji Temple Autumn Evening Illumination/Kyoto
DESCRIPTION:Kodai-ji Temple‘s garden has a pond with autumn trees planted around it.  During the fall leaf season\, the area is lit up\, creating a magical atmosphere with the bright colors of trees reflected in the pond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKodai-ji Temple（高台寺）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 526 Shimokawaracho\, Higashiyama Ward\, Kyoto\, 605-0825  \n\n\n\nAccess : 20-minute walk from Gion Shijo station on the Keihan main line.20-minute walk from Kawaramachi station on the Hankyu line.5-minute walk from Kyoto city bus stop Higashiyama-Yasui.  \n\n\n\nAdmission : 600 yen \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:00 to 22:00
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/kodai-ji-temple-autumn-illuminations/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251022T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251022T233000
DTSTAMP:20260410T131421
CREATED:20191107T011622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T083720Z
UID:13821-1761156000-1761175800@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Kurama Fire Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Kurama Fire Festival is counted as one of the three great unusual festivals of Kyoto. Held at Yuki-jinja Shrine\, in Kurama\, a small town in northern Kyoto. The Kurama Fire Festival is filled with lit torches and iron baskets holding fire. You may experience incredible spectacle of the danger of so much fire so close at hand. The festival reaches its climax when one or two hundred of the torches are gathered on the stone steps in front of the main gate of the temple and everyone begins chanting “saireyaa\, sairyo” in unison. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYuki-jinja（由岐神社）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress: 1073 Kuramahonmachi\, Sakyo Ward\, Kyoto\, 601-1111 \n\n\n\nAccess : 3-minute walk from Kurama station on Eizan Electric Railway. \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/kurama-fire-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251022T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T131422
CREATED:20191106T104133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T084313Z
UID:13819-1761134400-1761152400@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Jidai Matsuri Festival （時代祭り）
DESCRIPTION:A festival held at the Heian Jingu Shrine\, the Jidai Matsuri is one of the three largest festivals of Kyoto. \n\n\n\nThe highlight of the festival is the Jidai Gyoretsu (Historic Pageant): a mikoshi (a portable shrine) and a suite of some 2\,000 people dressed in costumes representing various eras of Kyoto’s 1\,200-year history parade through the city. \n\n\n\nA grand ancient-costume procession where the long history of Japan unfolds before the spectators. \n\n\n\nThis is a fine opportunity for taking a close look at the costumes\, accessories and fittings which are reproduced with the quintessence of Kyoto’s traditional handicraft techniques. \n\n\n\nThis is an ideal festival for overseas visitors wishing to learn more about Japan and to see the chronological changes in Japanese costumes and customs. \n\n\n\n(Dates and functions are subjects to change without notice. Be sure to check the latest information in advance.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJidai Gyoretsu Parade\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA parade from the Imperial palace to Heian-Jingu shrine. \n\n\n\n12：00　 the procession departs from Kyoto Gosho (Kyoto Imperial Palace)\, and parades over a total distance of 4.6 kilometers. \n\n\n\nKarasuma Marutamachi (12:30)　→　Karasuma Oike (12:50) 　→　kawaramachi Oike (13:20)　→　Kawaramachi Sanjo (13:30)　→　Sanjo Jingumichi (14:10)　→ \n\n\n\n14：30　arriving Heian Jingu Shrine . The line of the parading people stretches over a long distance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeian-Jingu Shrine（平安神宮）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 97 Okazaki\, Nishi-Tennou-cho\,Sakyo-ku\, Kyoto-shi\, Kyoto \n\n\n\nAccess : 10-minute walk from Higashiyama station on the subway\, or Take a bus no.5 or no.100 to Kyoto-Kaikan Bijyutukan.
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/jidai-matsuri-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251018T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251018T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T131422
CREATED:20230728T035643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T094406Z
UID:26692-1760815800-1760819400@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Itami Fireworks Festival
DESCRIPTION:A festival that can be seen from Itami Airport. You can see exhibition fireworks and also the golden willow fireworks. \n\n\n\nA number of fireworks : 3\,500 \n\n\n\nThe largest diameter of fireworks : 130-m (Size-4) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nItami Kamitsu Bridge\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : Kuchisakai\, Itami\, Hyogo 664-0844\, Japan \n\n\n\nAccess : Itami station on JR (10mins walk)\, Itami station on Hankyu Railway (20mins walk)
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/itami-fireworks-festival/
CATEGORIES:Fireworks
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251018T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251018T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T131422
CREATED:20191107T053905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T111007Z
UID:13855-1760815800-1760819400@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival
DESCRIPTION:One of the summer tradition in Osaka\, Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival\, 10\,000 fireworks will color the night sky. \n\n\n\n\nA number of fireworks : 10\,000\n\n\n\n The largest diameter of fireworks : 320-m (Size-10)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe riverbed between Shin-midosuji\, Yodogawa Tekkyo and Route 2 downstream. \n\n\n\nAccess to Juso Site : Mitejima station on the JR Tozai Line\, Himejima station on Hanshin Railway\, Minamikata station or Juso station on Hankyu Railway\, Tsukamoto station on JR\, Nishinakajima-Minamigata station on the subway　 \n\n\n\nAccess to Oyodo Site : Umeda station on Hankyu Railway\, Noda Hanshin station on the Sennichimae Line of the Osaka subway\, Noda station on Hanshin Railway\, Osaka station on JR\, Umeda station on the Osaka subway
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/naniwa-yodogawa-fireworks-festival/
CATEGORIES:Fireworks
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251014T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251015T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T131422
CREATED:20191110T085813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T084837Z
UID:13952-1760400000-1760572799@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Nada Fighting Festival
DESCRIPTION:Nada Fighting Festival「灘のけんか祭り」is the popular festival held at the Matsubara Hachiman Shrine in Himeji City. It came to be called by this name “Fighting Festival” because the mikoshi (portable shrines) are jolted against one another when carried on the shoulders of the men in the parade. \n\n\n\nThe greatest attraction is the struggle among 3 portable shrines when men over 35 years old wearing white headbands\, men 26-35 with yellow headbands and youths under 26 marked by red headbands\, holding bamboo poles in their hands\, join in the fight.The highlight of this festival is “Yatai-neri”\, the parade of “yatai”\, festival floats\, gorgeously decorated with wood carving\, gold and silver handiwork and embroidered curtains. The yatai are carried on the shoulders of men and are surrounded by the men holding “shide” (bamboo poles decorated with colorful paper) in their hand. As dusk sets in\, illuminations on each of the yatai are lit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatsubarahachiman Shrine\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 〒672-8023 Hyogo\, Himeji\, Shirahamacho\, Ko 396 \n\n\n\nAccess : 3-minute walk from Shirahama-no-miya station on the Sanyo Dentetsu Honsen Line. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNada Fighting Festival Schedule\n\n\n\nOCT 14 / 11:00 to 16:30 \n\n\n\nOCT 15 / 9:00 to 17:40
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/nada-fighting-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251011T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251012T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T131422
CREATED:20191107T013454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T085312Z
UID:13826-1760140800-1760313599@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Otsu Matsuri Festival （大津祭）
DESCRIPTION:Otsu Matsuri is one of Shiga’s three major festivals for the prosperity of the people and the spirits of Otsu. 13 floats with performances of Karakuri mechanical dolls\, are gorgeously decorated and are carried through central Otsu. \n\n\n\nThe festival eve called Yoimiya\, the floats are lit up with lanterns and displayed on the streets at night.  During the procession\, they throw “chimaki” (rice cakes) \, good luck charms from the floats. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOtsu Matsuri Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOCT 11\, Evening to 21:00 (The Festival Eve) \n\n\n\nOCT 12\, 9:00 to 17:30 (The procession) \n\n\n\nAccess : A short walk from Otsu station on the JR Biwako line\, or 5-minute walk from Keihan Hamaotsu station \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOtsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Hall \n\n\n\nAddress : 1 Chome-2-27 Central\, Otsu\, Shiga 520-0043
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/otsu-matsuri-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251006T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T131422
CREATED:20191107T022558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T102129Z
UID:13836-1759773600-1759784400@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Kangetsu-sai Festival / Sumiyoshi Taisha
DESCRIPTION:The Moon Viewing Festival “Kangetsu-Sai” at Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine must be worth visiting. A celebration ceremony takes place at the main palace and then a moon-viewing festival\, the exceptional religious rituals is held when the beautiful full moon rise above the Taiko-bashi\, curved bridge. \n\n\n\nVisitors can enjoy viewing the full moon over the famed Taiko-bashi bridge. \n\n\n\nThere will be some food and drink stalls\, and various events such as “Waka” and “Haiku”\, Japanese poetry\, traditional dance performance by children. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSumiyoshi Taisha Shrine（住吉大社）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 2 Chome-9-89 Sumiyoshi\, Sumiyoshi Ward\, Osaka\, 558-0045 \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free \n\n\n\nAccess : 2-minute walk from Sumiyoshi-taisha station on the Nankai line
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/kangetsu-sai-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251006T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T131422
CREATED:20191107T023002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T102758Z
UID:13838-1759770000-1759784400@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Himeji Castle Moon Viewing
DESCRIPTION:“Kangetsu-kai”\, the annual Himeji Moon-viewing festival is on. Between the summer heat and autumn colors\,  tsukimi 「月見」\, or moon viewing\, is also an important point in the Japanese calendar. \n\n\n\nVisitors can see beautiful Himeji Castle lit-up under the brilliant full moon in the night sky while having a picnic meal and a few drinks with friends. \n\n\n\nThere will be some food and drink stalls\, and dancing\, singing and taiko drum performance on the stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHimeji Castle（姫路城）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 68 Honmachi\, Himeji\, Hyogo 670-0012 \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free \n\n\n\nAccess : 15mins walk from JR Himeji station on JR Sanyo line
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/himeji-castle-moon-viewing/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251004T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251004T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T131422
CREATED:20191107T015927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T085845Z
UID:13828-1759608000-1759609800@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Tanabe Fireworks Display / Wakayama
DESCRIPTION:Fireworks light up the autumn sky over Tanabe Bay at this annual fireworks display. \n\n\n\nThis is a part of Benkei matsuri Festival. (Benkei is Tanabe’s most famous samurai warrior.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOgigahama（扇ヶ浜）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 3 Ogigahama\, Tanabe\, Wakayama 646-0034 \n\n\n\nAccess : 10-minute walk from Kiitanabe station on the JR Kinokuni Line \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free \n\n\n\n※ In case of stormy weather\, the event will be postponed to Sunday\, the 5th.
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/tanabe-fireworks-display/
CATEGORIES:Fireworks
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251004T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251006T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T131422
CREATED:20191107T023530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T103839Z
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SUMMARY:Moon Viewing Festival "Kangetsu-no-Yube"
DESCRIPTION:At Daikaku-ji Temple\, Moon-viewing festival started when Emperor Saga floated a boat on the Osawa-no-ike Pond on the night of the full moon nearest the Autumn Equinox\, and had a party. Visitors can see both the brilliant full moon in the night sky and the reflection on the pond.　Buddhist service under the moon is held from 18:30 to 19:00 during the term.　Japanese flute\, koto and biwa music can be heard from a nearby hall. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaikaku-ji Temple（大覚寺）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 4 Sagaosawacho\, Ukyo Ward\, Kyoto\, 616-8411 \n\n\n\nHours : 17:30 to 21:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 500 yen \n\n\n\nVisitors can enjoy viewing the moon from a boat (1000 yen with some green tea. No pre-ordered tickets available) : leaving from 17:00\, 18:00\, 19:00\, 20:00 \n\n\n\nAccess : 15-minute walk from Saga-Arashiyama station on the JR Sagano Line
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/moon-viewing-festival-kangetsu-no-yube/
CATEGORIES:Events
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