The Setsubun Festival at Yoshida-Jinja
Yoshida-jinja, on the west slope of Yoshida-yama is one of the famous place for Setsubun festival. People gather to throw beans at performers dressed as "Oni".
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Plum Festival at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Every year plum festival, at Kitano-Tenmangu is held on Feb 25th. One of the main events along with viewing plum blossoms is the special outdoor tea ceremony ".
Aoi Matsuri Festival
Aoi Matsuri Festival is the most important annual rituals for both Shimogamo Jinja shrine and Kamigamo Jinja shrine. A festival with a 1400 years of…
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…