Jizō Bon is primarily a child based festival that is centered on Kyoto. It signifies the end of summer vacation and the coming of autumn. It really isn’t a touristy thing, but if you are in Kyoto at this time, by all means buy some flowers, have some sweets, take some photos, and just take it all in and have fun.
New Year’s First Game of Kemari In Kyoto : Kemari Hajime 蹴鞠始め(京都)
Hacky Sack of the Gods! his is the New Year’s first game of Kemari held at Shimagamo shrine in Kyoto. Kemari is an ancient game from China that is basically …
Okeramairi : New Year’s Eve Visit to Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto をけら詣り
Okeramairi is a Kyoto tradtion dating back to the Heian era. People go to Yasaka shrine to bring home a burning rope for good luck the coming year.