"Festival of the Ages" - Jidai Matsuri Japan

Attention, festival lovers: get ready for what is known to be one of the top 3 of Kyoto’s biggest and most exciting festivals alongside Aoi Festival and Gion Festival. 

Think the most exciting fusion of a costume show and a history lesson, Jidi-Matsuri Festival is an incredible celebration of Kyoto’s fascinating past. 

The festival procession sees several hundred marchers dressed in exquisite costumes from the various periods of Kyoto history winding their way from the Old Imperial Palace to Heian-jingu Shrine.

When: 22 October 2018, departure at 12pm
Where: Route: Kyoto Imperial Palace, Karasuma Oike, Heian Jingu Shrine
Admission Fee: ¥ 2,600

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