Unknown for its foundation year, Gokounomiya Shrine is worshipped as the deity of an easy delivery. The name of the shine was originally different but changed after the fact that an Emperor Seiwa found the scented water in the well of the precinct. Therefore, the name of the shrine became Gokounomiya Shrine which literally means the great scented shrine. In Gokounomiya Shrine where is located in Fushimi area in Kyoto, “Gokounomiya Shinkosai Festival” will be held in October. As this Shinkosai festival lasts for 9 days, a lot of people will visit to enjoy the festival atmosphere. During the Shinkosai festival, there will be the children Sumo wrestling and performance of court dance and music as well as the Japanese vertical bamboo flute. One of the highlights is 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 the 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!