Written by Lily Crossley-Baxter
Researched by Alexandra Ziminski
This festival celebrates the accession ceremony day of the temple’s deity, Emperor Kanmu in 781 in Nara.
What happens?
If you’re keen to see geiko (the geisha of Kyoto) and maiko, apprentice geiko, in action, put this event on your calendar.
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.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
Apr 15–Apr 16, 2026
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10:00am
Free
Official site
⚠️ 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)
