#JidaiMatsuri

Camellia Tea Ceremonycamelliakyoto
2025-10-23

a dragonfly
dressed in a red
festival robe
御祭の赤い出立の蜻蛉哉
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶 1763-1828).
Trans. Chris Drake.

More than 2000 performers parade for 5 hours along a 2km route for the Jidai Matsuri.More than 2000 performers parade for 5 hours along a 2km route for the Jidai Matsuri.More than 2000 performers parade for 5 hours along a 2km route for the Jidai Matsuri.More than 2000 performers parade for 5 hours along a 2km route for the Jidai Matsuri.
Camellia Tea Ceremonycamelliakyoto
2025-10-23

The Jidai Matsuri (時代祭 'Festival of the Ages') is 1 of Kyōto's '3 Great Festivals', along with the Aoi Matsuri (葵祭) in May and the Gion Matsuri (祇園祭) in July.

Nao-san at the Naginata-boko during the Gion Matsuri.The sacred page ('chigo') of the Naginata-boko float, performing during the Gion Matsuri.One of the decorated ox carriages, part of the Aoi Matsuri procession.An attendant, dressed in Heian period costume, parades during Aoi Matsuri.
Camellia Tea Ceremonycamelliakyoto
2025-10-23

👣FESTIVAL OF AGES⛩️

October 22nd is a busy day for festivals in Kyōto. Up in the mountains Kurama village readies to light 250 giant pine torches, while down in the city a parade featuring figures from 1000 years of Kyōto's history gets underway.

The Jidai Matsuri features costumes and historical figures from Kyoto's thousand year history in sprawling parade that winds through the city.The Jidai Matsuri features costumes and historical figures from Kyoto's thousand year history in sprawling parade that winds through the city.The Jidai Matsuri features costumes and historical figures from Kyoto's thousand year history in sprawling parade that winds through the city.The Jidai Matsuri features costumes and historical figures from Kyoto's thousand year history in sprawling parade that winds through the city.
JapanTripIdeasjapantripideas
2025-08-19

🎎🏮Experience the rich history and culture of Japan at Jidai Matsuri in Kyoto! 🇯🇵 Immerse yourself in a colorful parade of traditional costumes and ancient rituals. Don't miss this unforgettable event! japantripideas.com/en/kansai/k

JapanTripIdeasjapantripideas
2025-07-14

🎎🏮Experience the rich history and culture of Japan at Jidai Matsuri in Kyoto! 🇯🇵 Immerse yourself in a colorful parade of traditional costumes and ancient rituals. Don't miss this unforgettable event! japantripideas.com/en/kansai/k

Camellia Tea Ceremonycamelliakyoto
2024-10-22

a dragonfly
dressed in a red
festival robe
御祭の赤い出立の蜻蛉哉
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶 1763-1828).
Trans. Chris Drake.

Participants of the Jidai Matsuri dressing in costume for the parade.Participants of the Jidai Matsuri dressing in costume for the parade.Participants of the Jidai Matsuri dressing in costume for the parade.Participants of the Jidai Matsuri dressing in costume for the parade.
Camellia Tea Ceremonycamelliakyoto
2024-10-22

The Jidai Matsuri (時代祭) is no mere costume parade.
Outfits were meticulously researched and many were recreated using techniques now hundreds of years old.

The festival is a good chance to get up and close to historical clothing spanning a millennium.

The clothing created for the Jidai Matsuri was meticulously researched and recreated, using centuries old techniques.The clothing created for the Jidai Matsuri was meticulously researched and recreated, using centuries old techniques.The clothing created for the Jidai Matsuri was meticulously researched and recreated, using centuries old techniques.The clothing created for the Jidai Matsuri was meticulously researched and recreated, using centuries old techniques.
Camellia Tea Ceremonycamelliakyoto
2024-10-22

Commemorating the 1100th anniversary of the founding of Heian-kyō (平安京), the first Jidai Matsuri celebration in 1895 coincided with the opening of Heian Shrine (平安神宮), which enshrined the spirit of Kyoto's 'first' emperor, Kanmu (桓武天皇-Emperor Kōmei was added in 1940).

The festival begins in the morning with 2 sacred palanquins, carrying the spirits of emperors Kanmu and Kōmei, brought to the imperial palace so people can pay their respects.

Costumed participants in the Jidai Matsuri parade.Costumed participants in the Jidai Matsuri parade.Costumed participants in the Jidai Matsuri parade.Costumed participants in the Jidai Matsuri parade.
Camellia Tea Ceremonycamelliakyoto
2024-10-22

After the shock of losing both the emperor and its status of capital in 1868, Kyōto embarked on a series of prestige projects to help revive trade, tourism and its damaged ego.
Heian Jingū, the Lake Biwa Canal, the geisha dances and the Jidai Matsuri were all born at this time.

The Oten-mon gate of Heian Jingu. The shrine is home to the Jidai Matsuri, and like the festival was created in order to promote Kyoto after it lost its status of capital to Kyoto. Heian Jingu recreates Kyoto's Heian past, designed and built as part of a grand exhibition.The gardens of Heian Jingu shrine (one of Kyoto's most recent shrines to be founded).Tiny maiko dolls advertise sweets during the spring dances.The maiko and geisha district host dances during the springtime in Kyoto. This tradition was in part born out of a huge promotional campaign to reinvigorate Kyoto after the capital was moved to Tokyo.
Camellia Tea Ceremonycamelliakyoto
2024-10-22

👣FESTIVAL OF AGES⛩️

October 22nd is a busy day for festivals in Kyōto. Up in the mountains Kurama village is readying to light 250 giant pine torches, while down in the city a parade featuring figures from 1000 years of Kyōto's history will soon be underway.

The Jidai Matsuri (時代祭 'Festival of the Ages') is 1 of Kyōto's '3 Great Festivals', along with the Aoi Matsuri (葵祭) in May and the Gion Matsuri (祇園祭) in July.

Participants dress in period costumes for the Jidai Matsuri. The festival celebrates over a thousand years of Kyoto history. Actors play famous historical figures, and it is the perfect chance to see clothing worn from centuries past.Participants dress in period costumes for the Jidai Matsuri. The festival celebrates over a thousand years of Kyoto history. Actors play famous historical figures, and it is the perfect chance to see clothing worn from centuries past.Participants dress in period costumes for the Jidai Matsuri. The festival celebrates over a thousand years of Kyoto history. Actors play famous historical figures, and it is the perfect chance to see clothing worn from centuries past.Participants dress in period costumes for the Jidai Matsuri. The festival celebrates over a thousand years of Kyoto history. Actors play famous historical figures, and it is the perfect chance to see clothing worn from centuries past.

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