The Jidai Matsuri ,the Festival of the Ages,is a traditional Japanese festival held annually on October 22 in Kyoto, Japan.
\nIn 2019, the procession of the Jidai Festival will be exceptionally be held on October 26 because the enthronement ceremony of the new Emperor takes place on October 22.<\/p>\n
It is a festival enjoyed by people of all ages, participating in its historical reenactment parade dressed in authentic costumes representing various periods, and characters in Japanese feudal history.<\/p>\n
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\nJidai Matsuri traces its roots to the relocation of the Japanese capital from Kyoto to Tokyo during the Meiji Restoration in 1868 as well as 1,100th anniversary of the relocation of Japan\u2019s capital to Kyoto in 794.
\nIt has been held on October 22, which is the same day that Emperor Kanmu relocated the capital, now known as the day as the Birthday of Kyoto.<\/p>\n
The five-hour, two-kilometer costume procession begins in the afternoon, with approximately 2,000 performers dressed as not only famous lords and princesses but warriors, priests, politicians, merchants and commoners.
\nWith that many characters, the Jidai Matsuri gives a very comprehensive look into the garment appearance of Japanese past.<\/p>\n
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\n7:00~
\nSome Shinto rituals are held at Heian Jingu Shrine.<\/p>\n
8:00~
\nJinkosai ritual is held.
\nThe spirits of Emperor Kanmu and Komei are transferred to two portable shrines each by one.<\/p>\n
9:00~
\nProcession heads to the Imperial palace.<\/p>\n
10:30
\nThe foods and flowers for gods are dedicated in front of the gate of Imperial palace.<\/p>\n
12:00
\nProcession begins from Imperial palace.
\nThe dances are performed at Oiketeramachi at around 13:00, at Heianjingu at around 15:00.<\/p>\n
16:00
\nKankosai ritual is held at Heianjigu.<\/p>\n
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\n9:30~10:00
\n\uff1cNear Imperial palace on Marutamachi street\uff1e You can see the procesion well.
\nAround 12:00
\n \uff1cThe south exit at Imperial palace\uff1eYou can take a dramatic photo that the parade comes out from the gate.
\nAround 13:30
\n \uff1cThe east side of Kamogawa river on Sanjo street\uff1eThe less crowds.<\/p>\n
Date & Time:
\nOctober 26, 2019 \/ 7:00~16:00
\n*Postponed if it rains
\nAccess:
\n\u30fb5-minute walk from \u201cOkazaki koen mae\u30fbHeianjingu mae\u201d(\u5ca1\u5d0e\u516c\u5712 \u7f8e\u8853\u9928\uff65\u5e73\u5b89\u795e\u5bae\u524d\uff09on the Kyoto Bus #5, or Raku Bus #100,110 at Kyoto Station.
\n\u30fb10-minute walk from \u201cHigashiyama\u201d on the Tozai Subway line.
\nAdmission fee:
\nFree
\n*Except paid seat<\/p>\n
You should receive such local information of Kyoto by an application “KoI APP”.
\nWith this application, even if you don\u2019t have Wi-Fi, you can find nearby stores and so on.
\nYou can install the application from the following URL.<\/p>\n