［2024] Summer Festivals and Traditional Events in Kyoto and Shiga Summer Festivals and Traditional Events in Kyoto and Shiga

Leaf KYOTO ［2024] Summer Festivals and Traditional Events in Kyoto and Shiga Summer Festivals and Traditional Events in Kyoto and Shiga

2024.6.25

［2024] Summer Festivals and Traditional Events in Kyoto and Shiga Summer Festivals and Traditional Events in Kyoto and Shiga

Selected festivals and traditional events to be held in Kyoto and Shiga from the end of June to August 2024.
Enjoy summer to the fullest in Kyoto and Shiga!

Contents of this article

1.: Manto Matsuri," a festival of over 10,000 lights / Taga-taisha Shrine (Shiga)

2.: Traditional event of Obon "Kyoto Gozan Okuribi" / various places in Kyoto city

3.: Cool down in the evening under the lights of the Tanabata bamboo grass decorations "Light up the Tanabata bamboo branches" at Kibune Shrine (Kyoto)

4.: Cool off in the summer at the "Fu-ring Festival" / Shoju-in Temple (Kyoto)

5.: Cormorant fishing, a summer tradition in Arashiyama / Arashiyama (Kyoto)

6.: Summer to be fully enjoyed through art experiences "NAKED Summer Festival 2024 World Heritage Nijo Castle" / Nijo Castle (Kyoto)

7.: Enjoy the world of yokai and ghosts at the "Night Parade of One Hundred Demons Exhibition" / Kodaiji Temple, Kyoto

8.: Feast Festival", a ceremony to remember the Otsu Palace in the past / Omi Jingu Shrine (Shiga)

9.: Miko (shrine maiden) Kagura and purification "Oryomi Kagura" / Jonan Shrine (Kyoto)

10.: Mitarashi Festival" to pray for good health in the Ashitsuke ritual / Shimogamo Jinja Shrine (Kyoto)

11.: Sennichimairi (pilgrimage for a thousand days), which is said to bring blessings of fire prevention for a thousand days / Atago Shrine (Kyoto)

12.: Yoimiya Festival and Hongu Festival, a large festival to thank the gods for their daily blessings / Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine (Kyoto)

13.: Noryo Funakosai," a festival on the water that colors the summer night / Kenbe Taisha (Shiga)

14.: Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine Summer Festival" (Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto)

15.: Kiyomizu-dera Temple: "1,000-day Pilgrimage to the Inner Sanctuary of the Main Hall," which is usually closed to the public / Kiyomizu-dera Temple (Kyoto)

16.: Tanabata Festival" for an elegant summer day / Shiramine Jingu Shrine (Kyoto)

17.: Fantastic lights up "Kitano Matsuri Tanabata Ritual" / Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (Kyoto)

18.: Tanabata Sky Lantern Festival" looking up at lanterns floating in the summer night sky / Joyo Gori-Gori-no-oka Kyoto Prefectural Kizugawa Sports Park

19.: Hiwatari Festival" where red flames light up the main hall / Raccudanizan Fudoin Temple, Kyoto, Japan

20.: Kamigamo Water Festival" to thank for the blessings of water / Kamigamo Shrine (Kyoto)

21.: World Cultural Heritage Site is enveloped in ethereal light at "Daigoji Mando-e" / Daigoji Temple (Kyoto)

22.: About 800,000 unique books gathered! Shimogamo Noryo Used Book Festival" / Shimogamo Shrine, Tadasunomori (Kyoto)

23.: The power of the flames will overwhelm you at "Joya no Age-taimatsu" / Amabiki-jinja Shrine (Kyoto)

1. Manto Matsuri," a festival of over 10,000 lights / Taga-taisha Shrine (Shiga)

［The Manto Festival at Taga Taisha Shrine (Inukami-gun, Shiga Prefecture) is a festival to offer thanks to the deity who protects the spirits of ancestors in the Land of Hades.
After sunset on August 3 each year, the sacred fire is cut in accordance with the ancient ceremony at Sugisaka Mountain and carried to the head office, where more than 10,000 lanterns dedicated from all over Japan are lit. During the festival, lanterns are lit from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. every day, and various other festive events are held.

Period / August 3 (Sat.) to 5 (Mon.), 2024
Hours: 19:00-21:30

Manto Festival

Mantosai
Taga Taisha Shrine (604 Taga, Taga Town, Inukami District, Shiga Prefecture)
10 minutes drive from Meishin "Hikone IC
10-minute walk from Ohmi Railway "Tagataisha-mae Station"
Tel.0749-48-1101
http://www.tagataisya.or.jp/

3. Traditional event of Obon "Kyoto Gozan Okuribi" / various places in Kyoto city

The Gozan Okuribi (Bonfire Festival) will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2024, at various locations in Kyoto City. On the day of the event, fires will be lit in the order of Daimonji, followed by Myoho, Funagata, Left Daimonji, and Torii, in five-minute intervals. This is a traditional Obon event to send off the spirits who have returned from the other world. Let's think of our ancestors as we enjoy watching the festival and wondering where to start.

Date/Time: Friday, August 16, 2024, from 20:00
Scheduled ignition time / Daimonji from 20:00, Myoho from 20:05, Funagata from 20:10, Left Daimonji from 20:15, Torii from 20:20

Kyoto Gozan Okuribi Festival (May 5th)

Departure from Kyoto
Various places in Kyoto city
https://www.gozan-okuribi.com/2022/ja/top.html

4. Cool down in the evening under the lights of the Tanabata bamboo grass decorations "Light up the Tanabata bamboo branches" at Kibune Shrine (Kyoto)

Kibune Shrine (Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture), a popular summer tourist spot, will hold an evening lighting event from Monday, July 1 to Thursday, August 15. The refreshing sound of bamboo branches will make you feel cooler from your ears as well. If you have not yet written your wishes for Tanabata, there is still time to do so here.

Tanabata bamboo decorations light up at Kibune Shrine

Period / July 1 (Monday) to August 15 (Thursday), 2024
Time/sunset to 20:00 (gates closed)

Tanabata bamboo decoration light up

Tanabata Sasakazari Light-up
Kifune Shrine (180 Kurama Kifunecho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture)
5 minutes on foot from "Kifune" bus stop
Tel.075-741-2016 (Kifune Shrine)
https://kifunejinja.jp/

5. Cool off in the summer at the "Fu-ring Festival" / Shoju-in Temple (Kyoto)

The cool sound of wind chimes relieves the heat of summer. The wind chimes at Shojuin Temple (Tsuduki-gun, Kyoto Prefecture), also known as "Fu-ring Temple," are all pleasing to the eye. The spectacle of local wind chimes from all over the country and wind chimes with summer flowers trapped in them filling the air above you is breathtaking. Grab your camera and let's go!

Period: During the exhibition - Monday, September 30
Time/9:00-16:30 (Last entry/16:15)

Wind Chime Festival

Furin Festival
Shojuin Temple (149 Okuyamada Kawakami, Ujitawara-cho, Tsuzuki-gun, Kyoto)
17 min. walk from bus stop "Okuyamada Shojuin-guchi".
Tel.0774-88-3601
https://shoujuin.boo.jp/

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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