Aoi Matsuri

Procession during the Aoi Matsuri. The festival is held on 15 May each year and is one of the 3 major festivals of Kyoto. The route begins at the Imperial Palace before heading through the city streets eventually ending up at Shimogamo shrine and finally the Kamigamo shrine. During both shrine visits, various rites are held.

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Procession during the Aoi Matsuri. The festival is held on 15 May each year and is one of the 3 major festivals of Kyoto. The route begins at the Imperial Palace before heading through the city streets eventually ending up at Shimogamo shrine and finally the Kamigamo shrine. During both shrine visits, various rites are held.