Ôka Matsuri at the Hirano jinja, Kyoto

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The Hirano shrine has been the site of a cherry blossom festival  (Ôka Matsuri) annually since 985. The long history of festivals at the Shrine began during the reign of Emperor Kazan, and it has become the oldest regularly held festival in Kyoto. Each year, the festival begins in the morning with a ceremony at the mausoleum of former Emperor Kazan. In the afternoon, a procession travels from the shrine into the neighboring area and back.

It’s a great opportunity to have a good time and see beautiful historic costumes — The Öka Matsuri or Cherry festival at the Hirano Shrine, Kyoto

The Öka Matsuri or Cherry festival at the Hirano Shrine, Kyoto
The Öka Matsuri or Cherry festival at the Hirano Shrine, Kyoto
The Öka Matsuri or Cherry festival at the Hirano Shrine, Kyoto

 

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