\nTrained for many years in traditional Japanese arts, geiko is said to be a symbol of Kyoto culture.
\nIt\u2019s a quite rare opportunity to see geiko closely, even Kyoto residents find it\u2019s difficult.
\nIn 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\u2019s clothing are gems of Kyoto traditional crafts.
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\nPlace:<\/strong>
\nKyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts FUREAIKAN
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\nAddress:<\/strong>
\nB1F Miyakomesse, 9-1, Okazaki Seishoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, 606-8343
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\nAccess: <\/strong>
\nIn front of \u201cOkazakikouen park Museum\u30fbHeianjingumae\u201d bus stop
\n10-minute walk from \u201cHigashiyama\u201d station on Tozai subway line
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\nAdmission Fee: <\/strong>
\nFree
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\nDate:<\/strong>
\nFebruary 24th (14:00\/14:30\/15:00)*It takes about 15 minutes
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2.Winter Travels in Kyoto Promotion Special Opening at Chishaku-in<\/h5>\n
At Chishaku-in Temple; the headquarters for the Shingon Sect\u2019s Chisan School of Buddhism. Godai Rikison Ninno-e, as known as \u201cGodairiki-san\u201d and the largest event in Daigo-ji Temple, is held on February 23rd every year. You should receive such local information of Kyoto by an application \u201cKoI APP\u201d.
\nThis time, the temple open to show their National Treasures which are created by HASEGAWA Tohaku and his son HASEGAWA Kyuzo.
\nThe 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).
\nOf 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, \u201cmaple trees\u201d is the work of Tohaku to mourn for his son\u2019s death.
\nIt is said that these are masterpieces in their life.
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\nPlace:<\/strong>
\nChishaku-in Temple
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\nAddress:<\/strong>
\n964 Higashikaara-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City
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\nAccess:<\/strong>
\n5-minute walk from \u201cHigashiyama Shichijyo\u201d bus stop
\n10-minute walk from \u201cShichijyo\u201d station on Keihan Railway
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\nAdmission Fee:<\/strong>
\n800 yen (Adult), 400 yen (Child)
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\nDate:<\/strong>
\nuntil February 28th (9:00~16:00)
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\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kyonaka-gozan.kyoto\/media\/koi\/sites\/10\/20190212_2.jpg\")
\n <\/p>\n3. Godai Rikison Ninno-e<\/h5>\n
\nIt is held to pray for the immediate elimination of misfortunes and immediate creation of good fortune.
\nIn recent years, \u201cMochi age riki hono\u201d (dedication of power by lifting a rice cake) has been famous.
\nIn 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.
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\nPlace: <\/strong>
\nDaigo-ji Temple
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\nAddress: <\/strong>
\n22 Higashioji-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City
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\nAccess:<\/strong>
\n15-minute walk from \u201cDaigo\u201d station on Subway Tozai Line
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\nAdmission Fee:<\/strong>
\nFree (except the three paid areas)
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\nDate: <\/strong>
\nuntil February 23rd (9:00~17:00)
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\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kyonaka-gozan.kyoto\/media\/koi\/sites\/10\/20190212_3.jpg\")
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