Shikayose – Deer Herding
January 22, 2020 5:16 pmFor some wild entertainment, check out shikayose – an event where hundreds of wild deer rush out to be fed […]
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Open Sake Cellar
January 22, 2020 5:07 pmTraditional sake brewer Kiku-Masamune will open its sake cellar to the public. Sample seasonal sake and other signature rice wines, […]
Kyogen Pantomimes
January 22, 2020 5:05 pmThis is a golden chance to see kyogen, one of Japan’s classical performing arts, where masked actors perform silent comedies. […]
First Day of the Horse Festival
January 22, 2020 5:00 pmKusumoto Inari Shrine, located within the precincts of Minatogawa Shrine holds this yearly event held on “the first day of […]
Minatogawa Shrine Bean-Throwing Festival
January 22, 2020 4:52 pmTo welcome the spring, this festival to eliminate disasters and welcome good fortune takes place. On the stage set up […]
Mochi Flower Festival
January 22, 2020 4:47 pmThe Saganaka area in southern Kyoto Prefecture refers to Feb 1 as the second New Year, and mochibana (a common […]
Hina Matsuri – Girls’ Day
January 22, 2020 4:30 pmIchihime-jinja holds this historic festival on Girls’ Day to keep evil spirits away. Each year, families all over Japan display […]
Yoshida Shrine Setsubun Festival
January 22, 2020 4:26 pmOne of the biggest celebrations for {Setsubun} or the day before spring will take place at Kyoto’s Yoshida Shrine. On […]
Setsubun Demon Dance
January 22, 2020 4:19 pmThree demons, a red demon with a sword, a blue demon with a large axe, and a black demon with […]
One World Festival
January 22, 2020 4:14 pmThis worldly festival brings together local NGOs, government institutions, and corporations working on international affairs. Enjoy world music, games, international […]