Tuesday, 16 February 2016

Baika-sai – The Plum Festival heralding the start of Spring- 25 Feb 2016

To commemorate the memorial day of Michizane Sugawara, a Heian-period court officer who loved plum flower very much, a special ceremony is held to console his spirit.

On this day, a large scale outdoor tea ceremony party is held here. Geiko and maiko from the nearby Kamishichiken district serve bowls of tea for visitors. Baika-sai heralds the beginning of spring to Kyoto.

This Shrine's treasury is also open to the public on this day as well as a huge monthly market.

Date: 25 Feb Tea ceremony held 10:00-15:00
Access: Kyoto City Bus #50 "Kitano Tenmangu-mae"
Tickets: 1,500 yen including tea ceremony

Have you considered planning an incentive trip in the cultural heart of Japan?

Kyoto offers endless opportunities to gain meaningful hands-on experience of rich Kyoto culture through Tea Ceremony, sake brewing, kimono wearing, swordsmanship, and more. With unique and traditional function venues and superb accommodation options Kyoto is an ideal choice for a high end incentive trip.

Japan is renowned for its safety and the compactness of Kyoto makes for wonderful strolling during free time. From the moment your guests arrive they will be treated to the famous omotenashi (hospitality) and refined service of Kyoto.

The Kyoto Convention Bureau is here to help. Please contact our local office or visit our website.

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