Green tour Kyoto | travel information in JAPAN » october 2011
This month's events
The temples and shrines in Kyoto have been keeping their rituals and events from the olden days.
They are traditional, sacred and a pleasant experience. We'd like to introduce them every month.
They are worth to visit during your stay.
october 2011 Highlight events in Kyoto
October 1st ~ 5th
Zuiki matsuri Festival
This is the festival giving thanks for the rich harvest of Kitano-Tenmengu Shrine which is famous for a every 25th flea market in autumn. Two portable shrines are made from the taro stalks.
October 8th ~ 10th
Mibu Kyogen
This is a unique kyogen which is famous throughout Japan. The performers wear masks, and perform silently but with exaggerated gestures. 5 performances are held every day.
October 10th
Nashinoki Shrine Autumn Festival
This is an annual festival of a rustic and tranquil shrine located near the east side of the Imperial Palace. You can see the traditional Shinto music and dance on the sacred Shinto stage.
October 15th ~ November 23rd
Nijo Castle Autumn Festival (Autumn Festa 2011)
October 15th, Maiko welcome the guests at the entrance of the castle. October 15th ~ 22nd, Castle tour while riding on Jinrikisha rickshaw (Limited to only 10 pairs on weekdays and 20 pairs on weekends) October 15th ~ November 13th, Display of chrysanthemum arrangements. October 24th ~ 27th, Seiryuen Garden special opening October 28th ~ [...]
October 16th
Kasakake Shinji Event (Archery on horseback)
You can see the bravery of traditional archery in the approach to the shrine. English explanation will be available.
October 16th
Saigu procession
In ancient time, the custom was to select one princess to serve the god of ise Shrine in Mie Prefecture where the first god of Japan had been born. This princess was called “Saigu“. She departed Kyoto from Nonomiya Shrine with followers and then purified herself at the Oi River on the way to Ise [...]
October 16th & 17th
Himukai-daijingu Shrine Festival
This shrine is connected to Ise jingu Shrine in Wakayama, located in the Higashiyama mountain area of “Kyoto Circuit Trail”. You can see a traditional Shinto ritual on these days in a countrified atmosphere. For more detail, see “Green Tours” page!
October 31st ~ November 6th
Imperial Palace open to public
It is a good chance in autumn to enter without a reservation or your passport. It’s free of charge.
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- Every 1st Sunday
- To-ji Temple
- 7:00-16:00
- Antique market.
- Every 2nd Saturday
- Toyokuni Shrine
- 10:00-15:00
- Small antique market.
- Every 2nd Sunday
- Bishamon-do in Kennin-ji Temple
- 10:00-16:00
- Known as Tora-ichi, artistic handicrafts & arts.
- Every 4th Sunday
- Kamigamo Shrine
- Handicraft market in peaceful and quiet grounds of the shrine.
- Every 15th
- Chion-ji Temple
- 8:00-16:00
- Kyoto's biggest monthly market of handmade goods and crafts.
- Every 21st
- To-ji Temple
- 7:00-16:30
- Known as Kobo-san, Kyoto's largest market for all kinds of antiques, tools and so on.
- Every 25th
- Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
- 7:00-16:30
- Known as Tenjin-san, a popular flea market at one of Kyoto's major shrines. Antiques, food, tools and so on.
