Kamo Matsuri – Ancient Horse Racing Festival
February 22, 2019 4:10 pmFeaturing the ancient horse-racing ceremony known as ashifusesome, both rider and horse are fully decked out in the colorful traditional […]
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Mifune Festival
February 22, 2019 4:08 pmSpectacular scenes of courtly boating from the early history of Japan will be enacted around Togetsukyo bridge. Elegant courtiers perform […]
Aoi Matsuri Festival
February 22, 2019 4:06 pmOne of the oldest festivals in Japan, Aoi Matsuri is said to have originated during the 6th century when Emperor […]
Kakeuma Shinji
February 22, 2019 4:03 pmDuring the five-day Fujinomori Festival happening from May 1st to 5th, the kakeuma shinji trick riding ritual takes place where […]
Janjaka Odori – Snake Dance
February 22, 2019 4:02 pmLegend has it that a girl named Kiyohime turned into a serpent and chased after her beloved, a monk known […]
Kemari Festival
February 22, 2019 4:00 pmAn elegant ball game that was popular among people of the court in early Japanese history takes place at the […]
Kawakami Festival (Sanyare Matsuri)
February 22, 2019 3:56 pmTwo Shinto shrines, Hioki-jinja and Tsuno-jinja host a large-scale religious festival praying for universal peace and a bountiful harvest. Shrine […]
Nagahama Hikiyama Festival
February 22, 2019 3:55 pmEnjoy the traditional art of kabuki being performed on hikiyama floats that are themselves works of art; beautifully decorated with […]
Tightrope Lion Dance
February 22, 2019 3:52 pmWith a backdrop of plum and cherry trees in full bloom, performers bravely dance on a tightrope crossing a 10-meter […]
Shoryoe – Memorial Service for Prince Shotoku
February 22, 2019 3:46 pmThis event is an excellent opportunity to appreciate bugaku, a great classical performing art. The performance commemorates the revered ancient […]