Mikage Matsuri-Festival

Pre-festival ceremony of Aoi Matsuri to welcome the soul of the gods to Shimogamo shrine.

More than 100 Shinto priests visit to Mikage shrine in Yase. Bugaku dances are performed at Shimogamo shrine.

Date

12th May

Time Schedule

9:20 Ceremony @ Shimogomo shrine

10:30 Depart to Mikage shrine

12:00 Ceremony @ Mikage shrine

12:30 Leave from Mikage shrine

13:10 Dedication of Bugaku dance @ Akanomiya shrine

14:10 Leave from Akanomiya shrine

15:40 Arrive @ Shimogomo shrine

16:00 Dedication of Bugaku dance @ Shimogomo shrine

Bugaku Dance