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Saiohdai Gyokei no Gi 2026 at Shimogamo shrine: The most famous ritual prior to Aoi matsuri festival in Kyoto

Saiohdai Gyokei no Gi 2026 is one of the most important rituals held prior to Aoi matsuri festival. In this article, we learn about Gyokei no Gi in historical point of view and who is Saioh/Saiohdai.

2019.04.30

Aoi Matsuri FestivalEnthronement/即位For International Readersおすすめ記事京都観光　洛北エリア

Ashizoroeshiki of Kamokurabeuma, the ritual prior to Aoi matutsuri festival 2022

This is the absolute guide of Ashizoroeshiki of Kamokurebeuma 2022 held at Kamigamo shrine. It is an important ritual of Aoi matsuri festival in Kyoto.

2019.04.29

Aoi Matsuri FestivalFor International Readers京都観光　洛北エリア

Kamo Kyokusui/Gokusui no En 2024 at Kamigamo 賀茂曲水の宴英語で説明

Kamo Kyokusui no En is a party in which poets compose poem in an extraordinary beautiful music. It started as a ritual of the Imperial court. Let us learn about it.

2019.04.12

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Bodhisattva Kannon robot teaches The Heart Sutra at Kodaji temple

Kodaiji enshrines Bodhisattva Kannon robot. She reveals what The Heart Sutra and the way to Nirvana. This article is a special report of her preaching ad Kodaiji temple and an easy intruduction of The Heart Sutra.

2019.04.08

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Kiyomizu-dera renovation finished in 2020

Kiyomizudera consists of about 15 buildings and some of them were renovated in the name of "Heisei no Daikaisyu 2008-2020(Reconstruction in Heisei period). "

2019.03.06

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Higashiyama Hanatoro ENDS in 2022: 東山花灯路英語で解説

Higashiyama Hanatoro is expected to end in 2022. Enjoy the last one we had in the absolute guide of Higashiyama Hanatoro held in Kyoto every spring.

2019.03.04

For International ReadersNight Illumination

Haradanien garden 2025 : Cherry blossom supreme in Kyoto 原谷苑の桜英語で説明

Haradanien is a private garden only open to public in spring and autumn. It is little-known place but is the most popular destination among Kyoto-enthusiasts. Sakura matsuri 2023: 25/3/2022~23/4/2023

2019.02.28

For International ReadersSakkura/Cherry blossom京都観光　洛北エリア

Rengeji temple in Kyoto with a tranquil garden supreme

Rengeji is one of the most underrated Buddhist temple with extraordinary garden suitable for meditation. The garden stands for a paradise in Buddhism and has amazing autumn leaves.

2019.02.16

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Hinamatsuri in Kyoto 2025: Dolls and their history

Hinamatsuri is one of "Gosseku," the annual events, and held on March 3rd in Japan. Each family displays "Hina Nigyo", Hinamtsuri dolls with flowers for the purpose of praying for prosperous and healthy life for their daughters.

2019.02.08

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