亮点

  • The ancient Tsuina-shiki demon-expelling rite on Feb 2 evening
  • The Karo-sai bonfire of old amulets late on Feb 3
  • Around 800 food and market stalls filling the precinct

由来与背景

Famed for the court-style Tsuina-shiki in which the masked Hoso-shi drives off three demons with shield and spear, it is one of Kyoto's most renowned Setsubun observances.

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
About a 20-minute walk from Keihan Demachiyanagi Station, beside Kyoto University.　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, solo-goers

温馨提示

Come on the evening of Feb 2 for the demon rite, then browse the stalls; nights are bitterly cold, so dress warm.

交通

Yoshida Shrine — Yoshida-Kaguraoka-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

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