Introduction of The Festival
| Jidai Matsuri | Kyoto City・Kyoto Pref |
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Having started in 1895 to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital to Heian-kyo, Kyoto, Jidai Matsuri is one of the three greatest festivals in Kyoto. A pageant of 2000 participants in traditional costumes reflecting each historical scene march in a 2-kilometer line. They start from Kyoto Gosho (Imperial Palace) at noon and march to Heian Jingu shrine through Karasuma Oike, Kyoto City Hall and Sanjo Keihan Station.
Category |
Parade |
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Location(s) |
Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City Kyoto Imperial Palace |
Date(s) of Matsuri |
October 22 |
Contact |
Heian Kosha (075-761-0221) |
Access |
Five minutes walk from Subway Imadegawa Station |
URL |
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Conservation Group |
Heian Kosha |
Note |
Intangible folk cultural assets designated by the city |