THE GIST OF THIS ARTICLE
- This page Breaking 2023, Schedule, What is Aoi Matsuri?
- Page 2 Saioh Dai 斎王代
- Page 3 Parade1: Chokushidai Retsu 勅使代行列
- Page 4 Parade2: Saiohdai Retsu 斎王代列
- Page 5 Shato no Gi 社頭の儀
- Page 6 Ceremonies prior to Aoi Matsuri
- Page 7 How to see the parade?
The following is the contents of this article.
Shedule of the parade
The itinerary of the parade
Kenreimon in Kyoto Imperial Palace
10：30 Alien
Sakaimachigomon in Kyoto Imperial Palace
10：50 Alien
Kawaramachi Imadegawa
11：15 Alien
Arrive at Shimogamo shrine
11：40 Alien
Start from Shimogamo shrine
14：20 Alien
Rakuhoku high school
14：40 Alien
Kitaoji bridge
14：55 Alien
Arrive at Kamigamo shrine
15：30 Alien
These are approximate time. It takes about 40 min. to see the whole parade.
Places to see Aoi matsuri festival?
概説
The lines map shows the route of the parade. A red Torii is Kyoto Imperial Palece. A green Torii is Shimogamo shrine. A blue Torii is Kmigamo shrine. IF you click aliens, you can see approximate time indicated in the last chapter. The following are places I recommend.
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Red lines are “Viewing seats”.
At blue Alien, the members of the parade wait for start.
You can have a good view of the parade.
At green alien, you can see the parade and traditional Japanense gate.
At red alien, you can see the parade and traditional Japanense wall.
Shimogamo shrine
At Shimogamo shrine, the parade passes through very narrow street in the Tadasuno mori forest. If you wanted to see the parade there, you would be better in the reserved seat.
Kamigamo shrine
Red lines are “Viewing seats (Reserved seat)”.
Honden sai
Hondensai is a ritual held before the parade arrives. It starts 13:30.
The parade of Aoi matsuri
The parede arrives at Kamigamo shrine around 15:30. I think this is the best place to see Aoi matsuri festival becaase you can see the parade so closely.
Access to viewing spot
Overview
If you took bus, You should be confused because bus routes are changed to avoid traffic jam.
In case of you would like to take bus and trains, read the following.
Kyoto Imperial Place
Take subway Karasuma Line. About five minuites walk from Karasuma station.
Shimogamo shrine
Take #17, 102, 201, 203, or other buses stops at Demachiyanagi Ekimae bus stop.
About five minuites walk from Demachiyanagi Ekimae bus stop.
Kamigamo shrine
Take subway Karasuma line and go to Subway Kitaoji station. At Kitaoji bus terminal adjacent to Subway Kitaoji station, take #37 bus and get off at Kamigamo misonobashi bus stop.
