Sep. 15, 2023 UPDATE

Gokounomiya Shinkosai Festival

- 御香宮神幸祭 -
Traveler Friendly
Although English brochure or any information in foreign languages are unavailable, you will surely enjoy the festival atmosphere without any Japanese language.
Information
Japanese only
Languages spoken
Japanese only
PeriodSeptember 30th - October 8th, 2023
VenueGokounomiya Shrine
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Sep. 15, 2023 UPDATE

Gokounomiya Shinkosai Festival

- 御香宮神幸祭 -
Traveler Friendly
Although English brochure or any information in foreign languages are unavailable, you will surely enjoy the festival atmosphere without any Japanese language.
Information
Japanese only
Languages spoken
Japanese only
2208 15 --- 0 reviews
PeriodSeptember 30th - October 8th, 2023
VenueGokounomiya Shrine
Story & Recommendation
Dynamic Hanagasa parade and gorgeous Mikoshi in Fushimi
Gokounomiya Shrine, whose foundation date is unknown, is widely worshipped as Japan’s first guardian deity for easy delivery. The name of the shrine was originally different but changed after the fact that Emperor Seiwa found scented water in the well of the precinct. Therefore, the name of the shrine became "Gokounomiya Shrine", which literally means "the great scented shrine". At Gokounomiya Shrine, located in the Fushimi area in Kyoto, the "Gokounomiya Shinkosai Festival" is held in October. As this festival lasts for 9 days, a lot of people will visit to enjoy the festival’s atmosphere. During the Shinkosai festival, there will be children's Sumo wrestling and performances of court dance and music, as well as the Japanese vertical bamboo flute. One of the highlights is the “Hanagasa” (a type of conical hat adorned with flowers used in Japanese traditional performing arts) procession which will be held on the 1st and 8th days of the festival, called “Yoimiyasai Festival”. This procession will be going through the shopping district in a lively atmosphere. On the last day of the festival, there will be a gorgeous Mikoshi (portable shrine) procession. Please also enjoy more than 100 various stalls during the festival!
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Event time
September 30th (Sat) – October 8th (Sun) ・September 30th and October 7th: Hanagasa procession from 6 pm~ ・October 8th: Mikoshi procession from the early morning
Cancellations
No
Price range
It will cost if you order some food or play some games at the stalls.
Credit cards
Not accepted
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