Apr 15
~
Apr 16 2021

Heian Jingu Reisai Festival

10:00am
Free
Kyoto

Celebrating the accession ceremony day of the temple’s deity – Emperor Kanmu in 781 in Nara, this annual festival features an opportunity to see Geiko (the geisha of Kyoto) and Maiko, their apprentices. The prayer ceremony takes place on the 15th and on the 16th there will be musical performances, a tea ceremony and dances performed by Maiko and Geiko from four districts.

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15th Apr–16th Apr, 2021
10:00am
Heian-jingu Shrine
Free
http://www.heianjingu.or.j... ⚠️ Link in Japanese
  • 0.8 km from Higashiyama Station Tōzai Line (T10)
  • 1.0 km from Jingū-Marutamachi Station Keihan Main Line (KH41)
  • 1.1 km from Sanjō Keihan Station Tōzai Line (T11)
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