Introduction of The Festival

Zuiki Matsuri Kyoto City・Kyoto Pref

Nishinokyo Zuiki Mikoshi

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On October 1, three Horen (sacred palanquins) leave Tenmangu Shrine for Otabisho (portable shrine resting place) where they are kept by the side of Zuiki Mikoshi (portable shrines made from vegetables) until October 4, when these palanquins return to the shrine.

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Category
Floats・Portable shrine・For a good harvest
Location(s)
Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Date(s) of Matsuri
October 1-4
Contact
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (075-461-0005)
Access
Five minutes walk from Kitanohakubaicho Station on Keifuku Electric Railroad
URL
Conservation Group
Note
Intangible folk cultural assets designated by the city