Jidai Matsuri

The festival of Kyoto's Yasaka Shrine and one of Japan's three great festivals. Spanning the entire month of July, its highlight is the magnificent Yamaboko float procession. Originating in 869 as a ritual to ward off plague, it boasts over 1,100 years of history. The yamaboko floats are a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, often called 'moving museums.'

The festival of Kyoto's Kamo shrines, held annually on May 15. Featuring processions of elegantly dressed participants in Heian period costumes parading through Kyoto's streets. Named for the hollyhock leaves that adorn the procession, it symbolizes Kyoto's classical traditions and refinement.

A festival held annually on October 22 in Kyoto featuring processions of people dressed in costumes from the Heian to Edo periods parading through Kyoto streets. Over 2000 participants express Kyoto's history and culture. Known as one of Japan's three major festivals.

The festival of Kyoto's Kamo shrines, held annually on May 15. Featuring processions of elegantly dressed participants in Heian period costumes parading through Kyoto's streets. Named for the hollyhock leaves that adorn the procession, it symbolizes Kyoto's classical traditions and refinement.

Kyoto's largest and oldest geisha district with traditions dating to the Edo period. Maiko and geisha perform, embodying the beauty of Japanese traditional culture. Streets lined with traditional machiya exemplify Kyoto's historic landscape. Functioning as the cultural heart of Kyoto.

Festival procession associated with Kamigamo and Shimogamo Shrines in Kyoto. Held annually on May 15th, participants dressed in Heian nobility attire parade elegantly through Kyoto. Designated as Japan's Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, it symbolizes Kyoto's traditional culture.

A traditional regional festival held annually in June in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, commemorating the entry of feudal lord Maeda Toshiie into the city. Characterized by elaborate historical processions featuring lion dances, drum and fife corps, and armor-clad samurai, the festival recreates Edo-period pageantry. It serves as a significant cultural event expressing Kanazawa's historic prosperity and civic pride.

One of Japan's three greatest festivals, held at Kyoto's Yasaka Shrine with over 1,100 years of history. Spanning the entire month of July, its highlight is the grand procession of ornate yamaboko floats. Inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, it draws vast numbers of visitors from Japan and abroad each year.