Mifune Festival (Kagoshima-Miyazaki-Fukuoka Festival, held annually on May 15)

PeriodSunday, May 21, 2023
areaKyoto (city)
LocationOigawa River” upstream of Wataritsukibashi Bridge, Arashiyama
Hours.13:00~15:00
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Just like a picture scroll! Recreate the boating experience of the Heian Period

This year is the first time in four years that this event is held as an extension of the Kurumazaki Shrine’s annual festival. The event is a reenactment of the boating rituals of the Heian period (794-1185), when Kiyohara no Yoriyoshi, the god of the shrine, was active, and is held on the Oigamigawa River in Arashiyama.

The traditional performing arts will be performed on board the boats.

*No procession from Kurumaori Shrine & Togetsu Bridge
Specific viewing locations will not be disclosed to prevent the concentration of visitors in certain areas.

Event Summary

10 minutes on foot from Arashiyama Station on the Hankyu Arashiyama Line and Keifuku Railway

LocationOigawa River” upstream of Watarigetsukyo Bridge, Arashiyama, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City
Holding periodSunday, May 21, 2023
Opening Hours13:00~15:00
Contact Us075-861-0039 (Kurumaori Shrine)
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