Kyoto
Mar 3

Shimogamo Shrine

In a ritual to pray for the wellbeing of children, hand-crafted paper Hina dolls placed on grass boats are released on the water by a couple dressed in kimono. This ceremony is the predecessor of the Hina Festival format where dolls are displayed on tiered pedestals seen today. Before the event, visitors have can observe the dressing of the twelve-layered kimono from 10:30am.

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Time: 11am
Admission: Free
Access: Keihan Line, Demachiyanagi Stn, 10-min walk
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Shimogamo Shrine