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Jidai Matsuri
時代祭
Kyoto · Kansai
One of Kyoto's three great festivals, Jidai Matsuri dates to 1895 and features a five-hour procession representing nearly every era of Japanese history from the Meiji Restoration back to antiquity. It is a remarkable living pageant through the ages.
- Dates
- October 22Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Kyoto · Kansai
- Nearest station
- Higashiyama Station (10 min walk)
- Crowd level
- National attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
Happens every year
What to expect
The Jidai Matsuri offers a vivid journey through time with participants donning meticulously crafted costumes from various historical periods, parading from the Imperial Palace to Heian Shrine.
Best viewing tips
Secure a spot near the Imperial Palace for a close view of the procession's start. Bring a camera with a zoom lens to capture the intricate costume details.
How to get there
From Kyoto Station · ~5 min by car
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