July 1st (Tue) ~ August 15th(Fri)
Tanabata Illumination
You might come across the small bamboo trees with paper decorations, on which Japanese people write their wishes, during your stay in the beginning of July. This is a symbol of Tanabata festival. On these days, Kibune Shrine locatied on the northern area of Kyoto city, welcomes you with beautiful light-up, and traditional bamboo decorations. Kifune Water Festival is held on July 7th (Mon). You can see several ceremonies and traditional Shinto dance.
- Sunset ~ 20:00 (~21:00 on weekends)
- Kifune Shrine (get off at Kifune on Eiden line from Demachiyanagi.)
- Free
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