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SUMMARY:Kyoto Gion-matsuri Festival
DESCRIPTION:Kyoto endured a long history of natural disasters and epidemics\, and in response\, purification rituals known as goryō-e were introduced over a thousand years ago to appease the spirits and seek protection from misfortune. During a severe famine in the early Heian period\, sacred spears were gathered from across Japan\, along with portable shrines (mikoshi)\, and offered in ceremonies to honor the deities and calm disease and unrest. One of the earliest and most significant of these rituals developed into the Gion Matsuri\, first held during a devastating plague in the Heian period. \n\n\n\nToday\, the festival’s highlight is the Yamaboko Junko parade. The towering yamaboko floats are built entirely without nails\, using traditional Japanese joinery techniques. So massive that they require more than 40 people to pull them through Kyoto’s narrow streets\, each float is often described as a “moving museum\,” showcasing centuries of craftsmanship\, art\, and 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/
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SUMMARY:Tanabata illumination at Kibune Shrine
DESCRIPTION:Every year from July to mid-August\, Kibune Shrine is beautifully illuminated\, creating a magical summer atmosphere. \n\n\n\nThe Tanabata Festival is based on a mythical tale of star-crossed lovers. According to legend\, Orihime and Hikoboshi are separated by the Milky Way and are allowed to reunite only once a year on July 7. \n\n\n\nDuring this period\, the shrine and surrounding area glow with enchanting lights\, while bamboo stands filled with Tanabata wishes are brilliantly illuminated\, adding a dreamlike charm to the evening scenery. \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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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 ayu (sweetfish). This centuries-old practice has a history of over 1\,300 years in Japan. \n\n\n\nIn Arashiyama\, visitors can watch the spectacular ukai demonstrations from the riverbanks or enjoy the experience from a viewing boat on the water. \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/
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SUMMARY:Mitarashi Festival at Shimogamo Shrine
DESCRIPTION:The Mitarashi Festival is held every year in midsummer at Shimogamo Shrine. The festival is believed to have originated in the Heian period\, when aristocrats performed misogiharae purification rituals to cleanse themselves of sins and impurities at seasonal turning points. \n\n\n\nDuring the festival\, participants wade knee-deep into the sacred Mitarashi Pond in front of the Mitarashi Shrine\, light candles\, and offer prayers for good health and well-being. Even in the height of summer\, the spring-fed water remains remarkably cool—staying below 20°C—providing a refreshing and memorable experience for visitors taking part in the ritual. \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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SUMMARY:Motomiya Festival / Fushimi Inari Shrine
DESCRIPTION:This lively two-day festival transforms the grounds of Fushimi Inari Taisha and Mount Inari with the glow of thousands of lanterns. Beginning on the evening of Yoimiya\, stone and wooden lanterns across the mountain are illuminated\, while donated lanterns line the pathways throughout the shrine\, creating a magical atmosphere. \n\n\n\nOver the course of the festival\, visitors can enjoy a variety of cultural performances\, including taiko drum concerts\, traditional dance exhibitions\, and other celebratory events. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFushimi Inari Taisha Shrine\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 19 : Yoimiya Festival\, 18:00~   \n\n\n\nJuly 20 : Motomiya Festival\, 09:00~\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho\, Fushimi Ward\, Kyoto \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free \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.
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/motomiya-festival/
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