亮点
- Saio-dai princess in twelve-layered junihitoe robes
- Ox-carts and horses decked with hollyhock leaves
- 8km procession from Imperial Palace to two shrines
由来与背景
One of Kyoto's three great festivals, dating to the 6th century when prayers were offered to the Kamo deities to halt storms and famine; celebrated annually on May 15.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Subway Karasuma Line to Marutamachi or Imadegawa Station, short walk to the Imperial Palace. 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, date night
温馨提示
Stake out a spot along Kyoto Gyoen by mid-morning; the procession leaves the palace around 10:30.
交通
Kyoto Imperial Palace to Shimogamo & Kamigamo Shrines — Kyoto Gyoen, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto