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SUMMARY:Mitarashi Festival at Shimogamo Shrine
DESCRIPTION:At Shimogamo Shrine\, Mitarashi Festival is held every year in midsummer. It is said to have originated in the Heian period (794-1185) when aristocrats performed misogiharai (purification and purification) to purge sins and injuries at the turn of the seasons.During the Mitarashi Festival\, people soak their feet up to the knees in the Mitarashi Pond in front of the Mitarashi Shrine\, light candles\, and pray for good health. The spring water in the Mitaraike Pond is cold\, below 20 degrees Celsius even in mid-summer\, and it feels quite cold even during the Mitarai Festival in July. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShimogamo Shrine（下鴨神社）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 〒606-0807 Kyoto\, Sakyo Ward\, Shimogamo Izumikawacho\, ５９ \n\n\n\nHours : 9:00 to 20:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free \n\n\n\nAccess : 10-minute walk from Demachiyanagi station on the Keihan line\, Kyoto city bus No.4 from JR Kyoto station to Shimogamo-jinja-mae Stop.
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/mitarashi-festival-at-shimogamo-shrine/
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250711T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250712T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20191108T010420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T110336Z
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SUMMARY:Ikutama Shrine Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION: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 in the  evening.  The festival’s main event is a procession of Makura Daiko drum with worshippers wearing red caps. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIkutama Shrine（生國魂神社）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccess : 5-minute from Tanimachi-9chome station on the subway Tanimachi line or 10-minute walk from Uehonmachi station on the Kintetsu Osaka line \n\n\n\n JUL 11 \n\n\n\nMakura Daiko Musical performance 枕太鼓 10:00～Lion Dance performance in the shrine’s ground 獅子舞 13:30～Makura Daiko procession in the shrine’s ground 枕太鼓お練り 19:00～ \n\n\n\n JUL 12 \n\n\n\nA group of procession go around the city towards Osaka castle 陸渡御 10:30～Lion Dance procession in the shrine’s ground 獅子舞お練り 20:00〜Makura Daiko procession in the shrine’s ground 枕太鼓お練り 20:00～
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/ikutama-shrine-summer-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250707T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250707T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20191108T011904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T052137Z
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SUMMARY:The legend of Amanogawa Osaka
DESCRIPTION:July 7 is the official day of tanabata festivals\, when celebrations of a mythical tale of literal star-crossed lovers take place all over Japan. Orihime and Hikoboshi – the lovers – were separated by the Milky Way but are allowed to reunite on July 7th. \n\n\n\nThe Tenmabashi and Nakanoshima areas of Osaka are commemorating the event by creating a version of Amanogawa\, the Milky Way\, the astrological symbol of the lovers separation.  Lit up by 50\,000  floating LED light balls\, the Okawa river promises to be a breathtaking sight.Visitors can also take part in the celebrations by writing wishes on strips of paper and releasing them with prayer stars into the river. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 1 Tenmabashikyōmachi\, Chuo Ward\, Osaka\, 540-0032 \n\n\n\nAccess : A short walk from Tenmabashi station at the Keihan line and the subway tanimachi-line \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/the-legend-of-amanogawa-osaka/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250705T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250831T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20191107T065905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T110010Z
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SUMMARY:The Summer Festa Minoo Park / Osaka
DESCRIPTION:Minoo Waterfalls will be lit up for the Summer Festa. \n\n\n\nThe Summer Festa Minoo Park is the annual event of the summer. 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMinoo Park（箕面公園）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLit-up : Sunset to 21:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free \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\nWeb Site : https://minohkankou.net/
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/the-summer-festa-minoo-park/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250701T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250930T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20191110T100053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T085417Z
UID:13963-1751328000-1759276799@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Ofusa Kannon Wind Chime Festival
DESCRIPTION:Over 2\,500 wind chimes\, one of the features of Japanese summer are hung throughout Ofusa Kannon temple’s grounds. Their gentle sound with a summer breeze make you forget summer heat. It allows visitors to enjoy a pleasantly cool atmosphere.  You can purchase the wind chimes around the country. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOfusa Kannon Temple\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 6-22 Ousacho\, Kashihara\, Nara \n\n\n\nHours : 7:00 to 17:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free \n\n\n\nAccess : 10-minute walk from Unebi station on the JR Sakurai line or 25-minute walk from Yamato-Yagi station on the Kintetsu Osaka line
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/ofusa-kannon-wind-chime-festival/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250701T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250923T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20191108T012917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T105910Z
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SUMMARY:Ukai Cormorant Fishing in Arashiyama
DESCRIPTION:Ukai is a traditional fishing method in which trained cormorants (large diving birds) are used to catch fish such as sweet fish (Ayu).This type of fishing has history over 1300 years across Japan.Visitors can watch the event in Arashiyama\, either from the river banks or get a seat on a boat. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n19:00 to 20:00 (SEP 18:30 to 19:30) \n\n\n\n20:00 to 21:00 (SEP 19;30 to 20:30) \n\n\n\nThey might be cancelled in the case of bad weather. \n\n\n\nAdmission : 3000 yen
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/ukai-cormorant-fishing-in-arashiyama/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250701T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250817T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
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SUMMARY:Rurikoin Summer Special Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Rurikoin is open to visitors only during special viewing periods in spring\, summer\, and autumn. \n\n\n\nRurikoin Temple is famous for its iconic scenery from the second floor of the Shoin building. It displays colourful autumn leaves from the open window. The autumn leaves scenery reflects on a large lacquered black table in the room and creates a breathtaking scenery. The fresh green maple leaves in spring are also amazing. This view of the reflected leaves is called “Yuka Momiji” (Yuka means floor and Momiji means maple in Japanese). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRurikoin（瑠璃光院）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 55 Kamitakano Higashiyama\, Sakyō-ku\, Kyōto-shi\, Kyōto-fu 601-1255 \n\n\n\nAccess : A short walk from Yase-Hieizan-guchi station on the Eizan main line. \n\n\n\nFrom Osaka Take the Keihan Main Line to Demachi-yanagi Station and then transfer to the Eizan Main Line. \n\n\n\nHours : 10:00 to 17:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 2\,000 yen (Students 1\,000 yen\, Children under 12 years old are free)
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/rurikoin-summer-special-viewing/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250701T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250815T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20191108T013445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T105836Z
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SUMMARY:Tanabata illumination at Kibune Shrine
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, there are illuminations from July to mid-August at Kibune Shrine in Kyoto. \n\n\n\nTanabata is a mythical tale of literal star-crossed lovers take place all over Japan. Orihime and Hikoboshi – the lovers – were separated by the Milky Way but are allowed to reunite on July 7th. \n\n\n\nThe shrine and the area\, Tanabata wishes on their bamboo stands are brilliantly lit up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKibune Shrine\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 180 Kuramakibunecho\, Sakyo Ward\, Kyoto \n\n\n\nLit-up : Sunset to 20:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free \n\n\n\nAccess : 30-minute walk from Kibune-guchi station on the Eizan Dentetsu Eizan Line
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/tanabata-illumination-at-kibune-shrine/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250701T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250731T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20191110T095554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T105800Z
UID:13962-1751328000-1754006399@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Kyoto Gion-matsuri Festival
DESCRIPTION: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 ago during a famine\, purification ceremonies called “gouy-e” came into practice. Traditional spears were gathered from all over Japan as well as portable mikoshi (shrines) and offered to pay respect to the gods. One of the first of these ceremonies\, Gion Matsuri\, was held in the early Heian period at a time of devastating plagues. \n\n\n\nThe highlight of the modern festival is the “Yamaboko Junko” parade. The Yamaboko\, or giant wooden floats\, are assembled without nails in the traditional Japanese way. These towering floats are so massive that they require more than 40 men to pull them through the narrow\, winding streets of Kyoto. Each float is considered to be a moveable museum of history. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGion Matsuri Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 1 : Opening\n\n\n\nJuly 10 : Omukae Chochin (lantern ceremony)\n\n\n\nJuly 10 and 28 : Mikoshi Arai (mikoshi shrine purification)\n\n\n\nJuly 14-16 : Yoiyama festival\n\n\n\nJuly 14-16 : Byobu Matsuri (folding screen festival)\n\n\n\nJuly 16 : Kencha Matsuri (tea ceremony festival)\n\n\n\nJuly 17 : Yamaboko Junko parade\n\n\n\nJuly 24 : Hanagasa Junko (flower umbrella and latter yamaboko parade)\n\n\n\nJuly 25 : Kyogen Performance (comic theatrical show)\n\n\n\nJuly 31 : Nagoshi-sai (summer purification ceremony and closing)\n\n\n\n\nAccess : Shijo-Karasuma area (the nearest station is Kyoto subway Shijo station.) \n\n\n\nWeb site : http://www.gionmatsuri.or.jp/foreign/en/
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/kyoto-gion-matsuri-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250630T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250702T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20191110T100614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T092808Z
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SUMMARY:Aizen-Matsuri Festival at Aizen-do Temple
DESCRIPTION:The Aizen Festival prepares for the hot summer ahead with a parade of women wearing cool and attractive yukata.\n\n\n\n　 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Aizen-Matsuri 「愛染祭り」is Osaka’s first summer festival of the year. This festival is believed to have originated when women wearing yukata(summer kimono) from the entertainment quarter visited the temple on a palanquin called kago. \n\n\n\nEvery year on the first day of the festival\, 12 chosen aizen musume girls in yukata are carried through the street on a decorated palanquin called hoekago in a festive atmosphere toward Aizen-do Temple. \n\n\n\nAizen Myouo\, the temple’s statue of the Buddhist deity of love will be exhibited to the public during the New Year season and this festival only. \n\n\n\nThere also will be about 300 food stalls during the festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAizen-do Temple\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 5-36 Yuhigaokacho\, Tennoji Ward\, Osaka \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free \n\n\n\nHours : 10:00 to 21:00 \n\n\n\nParade : from near JR Tennoji station to the Temple from 13:00 to 15:00 on June 30th
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/aizen-matsuri-festival-at-aizen-do-temple/
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250607T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250706T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20191108T014510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T093513Z
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SUMMARY:Ajisai (hydrangea) Festival at Sanzen-in Temple
DESCRIPTION:You can see over 1000 various kinds of ajisai hydrangeas beautifully bloom from mid-June to mid-July at Sanzen-in Temple with a beautiful carpet of green moss and the vivid green of mountain maples. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSanzen-in Temple\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 540 Ohararaikoincho\, Sakyo Ward\, Kyoto \n\n\n\nHours : 9:00 to 17:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 700 yen \n\n\n\nAccess : From JR Kyoto station\, Bus No.17 to Ohara Stop
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/ajisai-hydrangea-festival-at-sanzen-in-temple/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250531T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250706T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20191108T020302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T094102Z
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SUMMARY:Hydrangeas garden lit up at Mimuroto-ji
DESCRIPTION:Mimuroto-ji temple in Uji is a quiet place outside of Kyoto city – The main garden has 10\,000 hydrangeas in various pink\, purple\, blue and white hues and a path that snakes right through them. \n\n\n\nYou can also see beautiful hydrangeas lit up only here in the Kansai area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMimuroto-ji Temple\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : Shigatani-21 Todo\, Uji\, Kyoto  \n\n\n\nHours : 8:30 to 16:30 \n\n\n\nLit-up : 19:00 to 21:00 ( JUN 7 to 22 on Sat\, Sun only) \n\n\n\nAdmission : 1\,000 yen \n\n\n\nAccess : 15-minute walk from Mimurodo Station on the Keihan Uji line
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/hydrangeas-garden-lit-up-at-mimuroto-ji/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250515T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250630T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20191105T064250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T105824Z
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SUMMARY:Ofusa Kannon Spring Rose Festival
DESCRIPTION:In spring and autumn when the temple’s roses are in full bloom\, Visitors can enjoy about 2\,300 varieties of roses and smell their fragrances while strolling through Ofusa Kannon temple’s grounds. (Date : May 15 to June 30 and October 19 to November 30 every year) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOfusa Kannon Temple\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdress : 6-22 Ousacho\, Kashihara\, Nara  \n\n\n\nHours : 7:00 to 17:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free \n\n\n\nAccess : 10-minute walk from Unebi station on the JR Sakurai line or 25-minute walk from Yamato-Yagi station on the Kintetsu Osaka line.
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/ofusa-kannon-rose-festival-spring-nara/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250328T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250406T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20230204T084410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T104759Z
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SUMMARY:Uchiagegawa Park Cherry Blossom Lit Up
DESCRIPTION:About 200 cherry trees in Uchiagegawa Ryokuchi Park will be lit up with special LED to create a magical atmosphere. \n\n\n\nThose beautifuly lit up cherry blossom reflected on the surface of the pond is a breathtaking view.  It’s a good spot for admiring\, photography.   There are also some food stands during the event\, you can enjoy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Uchiagegawa Ryokuchi Park\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress: 25 Uzumasa Sakuragaoka\, Neyagawa\, Osaka 572-0840 \n\n\n\nAccess : 25-minute walk from Neyagawa station on the Keihan main line. \n\n\n\nBus : Take the Keihan bus #21 or 47B from Neyagawa station to Kannonbashi stop. \n\n\n\nLit-up : 18:00 to 20:30 \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free \n\n\n\nOfficial HP : 桜と光の舞い 2025
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/uchiagegawa-park-cherry-blossom-lit-up/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250322T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250413T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20230204T072514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T110723Z
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SUMMARY:Cherry Blossom Night Viewing at Osaka Castle
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy approx. 300 cherry trees in Nishinomaru garden at night with the illuminated Osaka Castle donjon.The scenery of the castle tower risen up over the cherry trees is truly beautiful. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOsaka Castle / Nishinomaru Garden\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 2 Osakajo\, Chuo Ward\, Osaka \n\n\n\nAccess : 10-minute walk from Osakajo-koen station on the JR loop line or Tanimachi-4chome station on the subway Tanimachi line and Chuo line \n\n\n\nHours : 9:00 to 17:00(Open untill 21:00 during the cherry blossom season) \n\n\n\nAdmission : 200yen (350yen during the cherry blossom season)
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/cherry-blossom-night-viewing-at-osaka-castle/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250320T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250413T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20230204T070651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T094612Z
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SUMMARY:Wakayama Castle Sakura Festival
DESCRIPTION:Wakayama Castle\, a majestic symbol\, is located very close to Wakayama city center and surrounded by Wakayama-koen Park. From late March to early April\, roughly 600 cherry trees turn the park into a sea of light pink. \n\n\n\nThe trees at Wakayama Castle are lit up at night\, creating truly magical and exceptional scenery. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWakayama Castle（和歌山城）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 〒640-8146 Wakayama\, Ichibancho\, ３ \n\n\n\nAccess : 20-minute walk from JR Wakayama Station or a 10 minute walk from Nankai Wakayami-shi Station. There are buses from both places to Wakayama Castle Park entrance. \n\n\n\nLit-up : Sunset to 22:00
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/wakayama-castle-sakura-festival/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250225T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20230119T020001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T134940Z
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SUMMARY:Plum Festival at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
DESCRIPTION:Every year on February 25\, Kitano-Tenmangu Shrine hosts the Ume Matsuri\, also known as Baika-sai. Along with viewing the stunning plum blossoms\, one of the festival’s main attractions is the special outdoor tea ceremony\, Baikasai. \n\n\n\nVisitors can enjoy hot matcha tea and traditional Japanese sweets\, often served by Maiko\, making it a delightful cultural experience. The shrine grounds feature around 2\,000 plum trees\, which bloom from early February to mid-March. Strolling through the plum grove paths\, visitors are treated to the beautiful sight of colorful blossoms and the sweet fragrance of plum flowers in full bloom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKitano-Tenmangu（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
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/plum-festival-at-kitano-tenmangu-shrine/
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250202T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20200130T072726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T142359Z
UID:14815-1738483200-1738515600@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Heian Jingu Shrine Setsubun Festival
DESCRIPTION:Setsubun festivals is\, to drive away those evil spirits and celebrate the new spring season. Priests start a cleansing ritual around 13:00.  Priests and Geisha\, Maiko throw lucky beans to the visitors. You can catch them if you are lucky.  The impressive fire ritual takes place at the end of the festival. \n\n\n\n\n\nHeian Jingu（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. \n\n\n\nBus : Take a bus no.5 or no.100 from JR Kyoto station to Kyoto-Kaikan Bijyutukan. \n\n\n\nHours : Open through the year \n\n\n\nAdmission : 600yen
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/heian-jingu-shrine-setsubun-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250201T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250202T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20200130T064745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T142156Z
UID:14804-1738368000-1738540799@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Yasaka Shrine Setsubun Festival
DESCRIPTION:This Setsubun Festival is on at the one of Kyoto’s most famous shrine\, Yasaka-Jinja Shrine. On the first day\, Geisha will perform dance and bean-throwing ceremony from 13:00 to 16:00 and on the second day there also will be an additional Lion Dance performances taking place between 11:00 and 16:00.  \n\n\n\n\n\nYasaka Shrine（八坂神社）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 625 Kitagawa\, Gion-machi\, Higashiyama-ku\, Kyoto-shi\, Kyoto \n\n\n\nAccess : 10-minute walk from Gion Shijyo station on the Keihan line. \n\n\n\nBus : From JR Kyoto station\, Kyoto city bus No.100 and 206 to Gion Stop \n\n\n\nAdmission : Fee (Free in the shrine precincts)
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/yasaka-shrine-setsubun-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241115T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241201T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20221030T114219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T090641Z
UID:25227-1731628800-1733097599@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Daikaku-ji Autumn illumination/ Kyoto
DESCRIPTION:Autumn color illumination is held at Daikaku-ji Temple  in Arashiyama. The reflection of Shingyo Hoto pagoda and autumn leaves  on the Osawa-no-ike pond’s surface are so beautiful and creates a  fantastic atmosphere. \n\n\n\n\n\nDaikaku-ji（大覚寺）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 4 Saga-Osawa-cho\, Ukyo-ku\, Kyoto-shi\, Kyoto \n\n\n\nAccess : 15-minute walk from Saga-Arashiyama station on the JR Sagano Line  \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:30 to 20:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 900 yen
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/daikaku-ji-autumn-illumination-kyoto/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251107T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251124T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20191105T073706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T082319Z
UID:13767-1762473600-1764028799@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Kibune Autumn leaves lantern Festa/ Kyoto
DESCRIPTION:Between Ichihara and Ninose station of Eizan Railway\, A 20-minute ride from Demachiyanagi station takes you to “Maple tunnel”. \n\n\n\nIt is an area with many maple trees. From the train windows\, you can see colorful leaves and they are lit up nightly. During the period Around Kibune Shrine is also lit up. In Kibune\, the autumn leaves are at their best earlier than in the city center. Lanterns along the approach to the shrine are also lit\, adding to the atmosphere. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKibune Shrine（貴船神社）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 601-1112 Kyoto Prefecture\, Kyoto\, Sakyo Ward\, Kuramakibunecho\, 180  \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free \n\n\n\nLit-up : sunset to 20:30 \n\n\n\nTrain fare :1-day pass 1\,000 yen (to fully enjoy tourists spots along the Eizan line\, available at Demachiyanagi station):  Demachiyanagi to Kibuneguchi 430 yen (One-way)
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/kibune-autumn-leaves-lantern-festa/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241101T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241105T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20191106T073316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T093423Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese Ceramics and Pottery market
DESCRIPTION:The annual Himeji Pottery Market gathers japanese traditional pottery and ceramics from across the country to display their wares for sale. You can find famous Japanese potteries cheaper than the market price\, such as Kiyomizu (Kyoto-style pottery)\, Arita\, Karatsu\, Shigaraki\, Imari and others at Otemachi-Park by Himeji Castle. \n\n\n\n\n\nOtemae Park\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 〒670-0012 Hyogo\, Himeji\, Honmachi\, 68 \n\n\n\nAccess : 10-minute walk from JR Himeji station \n\n\n\nHours : 10:00 to 17:00
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/japanese-ceramics-and-pottery-market/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241015T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20191107T021144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T082250Z
UID:13832-1728988200-1729008000@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Takasegawa boat festival
DESCRIPTION:The Takasegawa is an old canal running through the city\, almost parallel to the Kamogawa river. there are lots of little shows going on in the street. “Rakugo” Japanese funny stories\,  Samurai  show..etc.  Another attraction is the tea ceremony performed by Maiko and Geisha. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTakasegawa River（高瀬川）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : Nakagyo Ward\, Kyoto\, 604-0924 \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free \n\n\n\nAccess : 8 minute walk from Keihan Sanjo station or 3 minute walk from Kyoto-shiyakusyo mae station on the subway.
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/takasegawa-boat-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240917T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240920T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20191107T054750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T092334Z
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SUMMARY:Nagahama and Kita-Biwako Fireworks Festival
DESCRIPTION:The fireworks not only shoot up into the sky but also side to side above Lake Biwa. A gigantic\, golden willow firework will take your breath away. The fireworks mirrored in the lake is also beautiful. \n\n\n\n\n\nNagahama Castle（長浜城）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 1325 Koencho\, Nagahama\, Shiga  \n\n\n\nAccess : Nagahama Station on JR (10mins walk) \n\n\n\nHours : 20:30 to 20:50
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/nagahama-and-kita-biwako-fireworks-festival/
CATEGORIES:Fireworks
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240817T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240817T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20230728T032833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T102515Z
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SUMMARY:Inagawa Fireworks Festival
DESCRIPTION:Inagawa fireworks festival held together by Ikeda City\, Osaka Pref. and Kawanishi City\, Hyogo Pref.   A spectacular firework display launched between Osaka and Hyogo. \n\n\n\nA number of The largest diameter of fireworks : 130-m (Size-4) fireworks : 4\,000  \n\n\n\n\n\nInagawa Athletic Park\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 2 Chome-8-1782-3 Momozono\, Ikeda\, Osaka 563-0045\, Japan \n\n\n\nAccess : Ikeda station or Kawanishi Noseguchi station on Hankyu Railway (10mins walk)\, Kawanishi Ikeda station on JR (15mins walk)
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/inagawa-fireworks-festival/
CATEGORIES:Fireworks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240811T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240811T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20191107T052516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T102835Z
UID:13853-1723404600-1723408200@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Kameoka Hozugawa Fireworks Festival
DESCRIPTION:Kameoka Hozugawa Fireworks Festival\, You can see very artistic fireworks\, such as ones with special commendations.  \n\n\n\nOnly paid seats are available to see fireworks.  \n\n\n\nA number of fireworks : 8\,000 \n\n\n\n\n\nKameoka（亀岡）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccess : Kameoka station on JR (15-minute walk) \n\n\n\nAddress : Tatsushinden Hozucho\, Kameoka\, Kyoto 621-0005\, Japan
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/kameoka-hozugawa-fireworks-festival/
CATEGORIES:Fireworks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240808T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240808T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20191107T054245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T102947Z
UID:13856-1723145400-1723149000@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Lake Biwa Big Fireworks Festival
DESCRIPTION:A festival that will be held at Lake Biwa\, the heart of Shiga Pref.  With 10\,000 fireworks and gigantic fireworks being the main attraction. \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\nLake Biwa Fireworks \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccess : Otsu station or Zeze station on the JR Biwako Line (15mins walk)\, Hamaotsu station on Keihan Railway (5mins walk) \,  Otsukyo station on the JR Kosei Line (10mins walk)
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/lake-biwa-big-fireworks-festival/
CATEGORIES:Fireworks
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240329T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240407T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20230204T090911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T101350Z
UID:25820-1711670400-1712534399@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Shogunzuka Seiryuden Special Lit-up in Spring
DESCRIPTION:Seiryuden\, a large wooden structure on the mountaintop of Higashiyama\, Kyoto offers spectacular panoramic views over the city of Kyoto below.  In spring\, visitors can enjoy a fantastic view of lit-up cherry blossom in the night. \n\n\n\n\n\nSeiryuden（青龍殿）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 28 Zushiokukachocho\, Yamashina Ward\, Kyoto\, 607-8456 \n\n\n\nAccess : Take a taxi (5-mins about 1\,000 yen) from Keage station on the subway Tozai line \n\n\n\nBus : The Keihan bus(no.70) is in service on Saturdays\, Sundays\, national holidays\, every day in November\, and during consecutive holidays in April and May. You can take bus no.70 from Sanjo Keihan\, Shijo Kawaramachi\, Gojo Keihan\, Gojozaka\, Jingu-do\, Keage \n\n\n\nAdmission : 500 yen \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:00 to 21:30
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/shogunzuka-seiryuden-special-lit-up-in-spring/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231231T223000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231231T235900
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20191110T083747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231224T232108Z
UID:13946-1704061800-1704067140@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:"Joya-no-kane" bell rings at Chion-in Temple
DESCRIPTION:At Chion-in Temple\, 17 monks work together to ring a massive\, three-meter tall\, about 70 tons great temple bell at 108 times on December 31st. This traditional ceremony has existed in Japan since ancient times. Visitors come to have a look at the powerful bell ringers and be purified for the new year. \n\n\n\n\n\nChion-in（知恩院）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 400 Rinka-cho\, Higashiyama-ku\, Kyoto-shi\, Kyoto \n\n\n\nAccess : 10-minute walk from Higashiyama station on the Kyoto subway Tozai-line. \n\n\n\nBus : Bus No.10 from JR Kyoto Station to Chion-in-mae Bus Stop. \n\n\n\nLink : chion-in.or.jp
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/joya-no-kane-bell-rings-at-chion-in-temple/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251115T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251210T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T221111
CREATED:20191105T073916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T101048Z
UID:13768-1763164800-1765411199@2ponderful.com
SUMMARY:Autumnal Night Visit at Eikan-do Temple/ Kyoto
DESCRIPTION:The tree colors of autumn are so prominent in Eikan-do Temple. There are some three thousand maples on the grounds\, which are lit up at night in fall. The temple grounds are on a mountain slope\, and one never tires of the expansive premises that can be enjoyed\, going up and down the walkways. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEikan-do（永観堂）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : Japan\, 〒606-8445 Kyōto-fu\, Kyōto-shi\, Sakyō-ku\, Eikandōchō 48  \n\n\n\nAccess : 15-minute walk from Keage station on the Kyoto subway Tozai line \n\n\n\nAdmission : 600 yen \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:30 to 21:00
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/autumnal-night-visit-at-eikan-do-temple/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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