Highlights
- Historically accurate costumes from 8 eras
- 2,000+ marchers, oxen and horses
- Procession from the Imperial Palace
Background & story
Started in 1895 to mark the 1,100th anniversary of Kyoto becoming the capital and the founding of Heian Jingu Shrine.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Subway to Marutamachi Station (start) / Higashiyama Station (finish) Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- culture seekers, families, art lovers
Good to know
Reserve a paid grandstand seat at the Imperial Palace or Oike-dori for a comfortable view.
Getting there
Kyoto Imperial Palace to Heian Jingu Shrine — Kyoto Gyoen, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto