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I want to go this summer! Summer festivals and traditional events in Kyoto

[2023] I want to go this summer! Summer festivals and traditional events in Kyoto

We will introduce carefully selected festivals and traditional events held in Kyoto and Shiga from the end of June to August 2023. Enjoy summer to the fullest in Kyoto and Shiga!

11. [End] "Kanrenkai" / Hokongo-in to see the scenery like Gokuraku Jodo

At [Hokongo-in Temple], which is known as a famous spot for lotuses, an early morning viewing will be held from July 8, 2023 (Saturday) according to the flowering season. About 90 kinds of lotus are in full bloom in the Jodo-style garden, a special scenic spot of the country, which was created in the image of the Pure Land during the Heian period. I want to get up early and enjoy the beautiful flowers in the fresh air.

Lotus viewing party

Period: Saturday, July 8, 2023 to Sunday, July 30, 2023
Time/7:30-12:30 (Last entry/12:00)

Lotus viewing party

  • Kanren
  • Hokongo-in Temple (49 Hanazono Ouginocho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture)
  • 5 minute walk from JR Hanazono Station
  • Tel.075-461-9428 (reception until 12:00)

12. [End] Shrine maiden's Kagura and exorcism "Cool Kagura" / Jonangu

Every year on July 20th, the "Oryomi Kagura" is dedicated from the evening to coincide with the annual festival "Oryomi". On the front stage of the Kaguraden, a shrine maiden with a lucky bamboo in her hand performs kagura and is awarded a lucky bamboo. In addition, in front of the main shrine, there are two icicles that contain wooden tags for ``Hojo Anzen'' and ``Healthy Health'' and sakaki trees, so worshipers can touch the icicles and pray for heat relief and health and safety. .

Oryomi Kagura at Jonan Shrine

Schedule: Thursday, July 20, 2023
Time / 18:00-20:00 (every 15 minutes)
Fee: free to view (1,000 yen for the first harvest of the lucky bamboo special award)

Cool Kagura

  • Osuzumi Kagura
  • Jonangu Shrine (7 Nakajima Toba Rikyucho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture)
  • Short walk from Jonangu bus stop
    15-minute walk from Kintetsu/Subway Takeda Station
  • Tel.075-623-0846

13. [Finished] "Mitarai Festival" to pray for good health with foot-making rituals / Shimogamo Shrine

Kyoto's oldest power spot [Shimogamo Shrine]. Every year around the Midsummer Day of the Ox, a ritual is held to pray for good health by dipping your feet up to your knees in the spring water of Mitarai Pond in the precincts and offering lanterns.

Mitarashi Festival at Shimogamo Shrine

Period: July 21st (Friday) to 30th (Sunday), 2023
Time / 9:00-20:00

Mitarai Festival

  • Mitara Festival
  • Shimogamo Shrine (59 Shimogamo Izumigawa-cho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture)
  • 6 minutes walk from Keihan "Demachiyanagi Station"
    A short walk from the bus stop "Shimogamo Jinja-mae" and "Tadasunomori-mae"
  • Tel.075-781-0010

14. [End] "Thousand Day Pilgrimage" / Atago Shrine, which is said to have the benefit of 1,000 days worth of fire protection and fire prevention

Known as a shrine with miraculous powers for firefighting and prevention, there are about 900 Atago shrines nationwide [Atago Shrine]. Tens of thousands of worshipers visit the Sennichi-mairi every year, and it is said that if you visit the shrine from the night of July 31st to the early morning of August 1st, you will receive a thousand days' worth of firefighting and fire prevention benefits. It is said that if you visit the shrine before the age of three, you will be safe from fires for the rest of your life, and many children come with them.

Atago Shrine

Period: July 23rd (Sun) to August 1st (Tue), 2023
time/
・Sennichi Tokasai 7/23 (Sun) 9:00
・Sennichi Tsuyasai From the evening of July 31 (Mon) to the early morning of August 1 (Tue)
*Worship is possible through the night. Except for this day, there is no presentation of bills at night or early morning, and no reception at the head of the shrine.
Detailed scheduleherecheck. The Goma-taki ritual is canceled.

Sennichi-mairi

  • Sennichi Mairi
  • Atago Shrine (1 Saga Atagocho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture)
  • About 2 hours on foot from the bus stop "Kiyotaki"
  • Tel.075-861-0658

15. [End] Grand festival "Yoimiya Festival/Hongu Festival" to give thanks to the gods every day / Fushimi Inari Taisha

The main shrine festival is a grand festival in which worshipers from all over the country who enshrine the spirit of Inari Okami visit the main shrine [Fushimi Inari Taisha] and thank the gods for their daily blessings. During the Yoimiya Festival on the previous day, the Manto Shinji ritual is held, and stone lanterns and thousands of dedicated lanterns are lit up on Mt. Inari and throughout the precincts. In addition, there will be an exhibition of approximately 400 andonga paintings that have been dedicated, as well as various events to celebrate the gods.

Fushimi-Inari Taisha

Period: July 22nd (Sat) to 23rd (Sun), 2023
Time: Yoimiya Festival July 22nd (Sat) 18:00-, Hongu Festival July 23rd (Sun) 9:00-

Yoimiya Festival/Main Shrine Festival

  • Yoimiyasai/Motomiyasai
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine (68 Yabunouchi-cho, Fukakusa, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture)
  • Short walk from JR Inari Station
    7 minutes on foot from the bus stop "Inari Taisha Mae"
  • Tel.075-641-7331
The information is subject to change. Please contact each store or facility directly for the latest information.
All prices include tax.
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