Category: Kyoto shrines (Page 8 of 28)

Hatsumode in pics

Every year Green Shinto likes to visit our local shrine of Shimogamo Jinja, here in Kyoto.  It’s a World Heritage shrine known for its green surrounds featuring streams running through the Tadasu no mori wood.  Every year the shrine seems … Read the rest

Gion Parade (Eve)

The month long Gion Festival is reaching a climax tonight and tomorrow morning.  The evening of the 16th is the so-called Yoiyama, the night before the big parade when floats are dressed in all their finery with last minute entertainment … Read the rest

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