In February, there are many events to go see. Don’t miss these special ones.
This time, we’d like to tell you about some events in Kyoto in February.
If you are looking for where to go, please check them out.
1. Geiko Performance
A geiko is a woman who keeps the traditional culture of Kyoto alive in our modern life.
Trained for many years in traditional Japanese arts, geiko is said to be a symbol of Kyoto culture.
It’s a quite rare opportunity to see geiko closely, even Kyoto residents find it’s difficult.
In this event, geiko will tell you a few anecdotes about her garments (kimono, obi sash, tabi socks, etc.) after playing shamisen (traditional musical instrument). All items of geiko’s clothing are gems of Kyoto traditional crafts.
Place:
Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts FUREAIKAN
Address:
B1F Miyakomesse, 9-1, Okazaki Seishoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, 606-8343
Access:
In front of “Okazakikouen park Museum・Heianjingumae” bus stop
10-minute walk from “Higashiyama” station on Tozai subway line
Admission Fee:
Free
Date:
February 24th (14:00/14:30/15:00)*It takes about 15 minutes
2.Winter Travels in Kyoto Promotion Special Opening at Chishaku-in
At Chishaku-in Temple; the headquarters for the Shingon Sect’s Chisan School of Buddhism.
This time, the temple open to show their National Treasures which are created by HASEGAWA Tohaku and his son HASEGAWA Kyuzo.
The National Treasure designated wall paintings created by them and owned by Chishaku-in Temple once adorned the walls of Shoun-ji Temple’s Kyaku-den (guest hall).
Of the images of ‘cherry blossoms and maple trees,’ ‘the cherry blossom paintings’ are the work of Tohaku’s son, Kyuzo, who died aged 26. The other one, “maple trees” is the work of Tohaku to mourn for his son’s death.
It is said that these are masterpieces in their life.
Place:
Chishaku-in Temple
Address:
964 Higashikaara-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City
Access:
5-minute walk from “Higashiyama Shichijyo” bus stop
10-minute walk from “Shichijyo” station on Keihan Railway
Admission Fee:
800 yen (Adult), 400 yen (Child)
Date:
until February 28th (9:00~16:00)
3. Godai Rikison Ninno-e
Godai Rikison Ninno-e, as known as “Godairiki-san” and the largest event in Daigo-ji Temple, is held on February 23rd every year.
It is held to pray for the immediate elimination of misfortunes and immediate creation of good fortune.
In recent years, “Mochi age riki hono” (dedication of power by lifting a rice cake) has been famous.
In this event, male participants try to lift a 150 kg piece of rice cake and female visitors try 90 kg to dedicate power and pray for their health and happiness. It starts around noon.
Place:
Daigo-ji Temple
Address:
22 Higashioji-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City
Access:
15-minute walk from “Daigo” station on Subway Tozai Line
Admission Fee:
Free (except the three paid areas)
Date:
until February 23rd (9:00~17:00)
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