Private tour in Kyoto Eco H
up to 10 people
2 days
Public transportation
1
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The Jidai Matsuri (時代祭) is a festival held every year on October 22, the anniversary of the foundation of Kyoto. It consists of a large parade that travels from the Imperial Palace to Heian Shrine. Jidai Matsuri is Japanese for "Festival of Ages", and the participants are dressed in accurate costumes from almost every period of Japanese history, as well as famous historical figures. There are about 2000 participants, and it takes two hours to watch the entire procession pass by. This tour is highly recommended if you want to learn about Japan's general history. Detailed explanations of the differences in kimono and family crests will also be provided.
It is tailored to the preferences of the guests, but generally starts with the Palace. If guests book early, there is a possibility of reserving paid spectator seating. If not paid seating, the following is available Of course, we can discuss and adjust the schedule. 10:00 Tour start 11:00 Imperial Palace. 12:00 Parade starts 13:00 Lunch 14:00 Heian jingu (Parade ends) 15:00 Nijo castle, temples or shrines 16:00 Tour finished The tour includes an explanation of the Gosho (Imperial Palace) and Heian Jingu (Heian Shrine), where the parade starts and finishes, as well as an explanation of Japanese history.
Contact your local guide to know more!!
As this is a parade day, roads will be closed to traffic. Trains are more convenient than taxis, but expect congestion due to the festivities.
Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Pick-up from hotels in Kyoto is possible. Pick-up at the port is also possible for an extra fee.
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
2 days
Transportation:
Public transportation
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
2 days
Transportation:
Public transportation
1
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