Written by JC Team
The Blue Dragon is a guardian deity thought to protect the eastern part of Kyoto. At the Seiryu-e Festival at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, witness a spirited procession celebrating this mythical beast.
What happens?
The Seiryu-e Dragon Festival takes place at the beautiful Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
A massive dragon puppet is carried through the temple grounds at 2 p.m., accompanied by monks, traditional attendants, and taiko drummers. The dragon, hailed as a guardian deity, is believed to drink from the Otowa Waterfall, located beneath the temple’s main hall.
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2:00pm – 3:30pm
青龍会
- 1.5 km from Keage Station Tōzai Line (T9)
- 1.5 km from Kiyomizu-Gojō Station Keihan Main Line (KH38)
- 1.5 km from Misasagi Station Tōzai Line (T8)
