This festival in Nara prefecture traces its origin back to the 12th century.
What happens?
The name comes from the Wakamiya Shrine — a shrine within the ground of the larger Kasuga Taisha Shrine. This event is really a combination of different festivals which take place on subsequent days, including cermeonies, processions and sumo.
One of the highlights of the festival is the Jidai Gyoretsu (period procession) that takes place in the afternoon of the third day. 500 people will participate in the procession, each dressed in the manner of people from different eras from the Heian period (beginning in the 9th century) through to the late Edo period (19th century).
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
15th Dec–18th Dec, 2024
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⚠️ Link in Japanese
- 1.9 km from Kintetsu Nara Station Kintetsu Nara Line (A28)
- 2.7 km from Nara Station Yamatoji Line (Q36)Nara Line (D21)
