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A geisha/geiko and maiko head to the theater to see the Kamogawa Odori. Notice the different obi sash on the back.2249 viewsA maiko is an apprentice geisha. Her obi sah on the back is long, as well as her sleeves.
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Also watch my Karuta hajime video here.1372 views
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Geiko and maiko in front of Pontocho Kaburenjo theater1082 views
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Video of our group photo exhibition at Kyoto International Community House during Nov. 16-20, 2011. Seven artists exhibited: Micah Gampel, Peter Macintosh, Motoyasu "Musashi" Matsutani. We talk about our work in this 25-min. vid.1068 views
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Court ladies called uneme. Their kimono have a blue wave design. 釆女1036 views釆女
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Shrine maiden on horseback called Munanori Onna.898 views
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"Nanohanaya"860 views
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Court ladies called myobu. 命婦846 views
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One of Kyoto's Big Three Festivals, the Kyoto Jidai Matsuri is a procession of over 2,000 people dressed in wardrobe reflecting Kyoto's historical periods from 794 to 1868 during which Kyoto was Japan's capital. Held annually on Oct. 22.787 views
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Court lady called myobu. 命婦775 views
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"Nanohanaya" (Rape blossoms) 菜の花や764 views
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These dance photos were taken in April 2002. Note that taking pictures and videos of the dance are no longer allowed.759 views
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Shrine maiden on horseback called Munanori Onna. 騎女752 views
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Finale: "Hana Utage" (Flower Banquet) 花うたげ723 views
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Finale: "Hana Utage" (Flower Banquet) 花うたげ714 viewsThis is a maiko.
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Maiko and geisha can often be seen in Gion.700 views
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Karyobinga 迦陵頻伽683 views
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Sakamoto Ryoma 坂本龍馬673 views
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Part 2: Passing of Spring in Kyoto, "Nanohanaya" (Rape blossoms) 菜の花や635 viewsPart 2 of the program consists of dance numbers.
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Maiko poses in front of the Naginata-boko float across the street in Kyoto611 views
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Finale: "Hana Utage" (Flower Banquet) 花うたげ601 views
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Finale: "Hana Utage" (Flower Banquet) 花うたげ591 views
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The Saio-dai Princess in 2005 was Saito Ayako, a 21-year-old Kyoto native and student at Doshisha Univ. Her 12-layer juni-hitoe kimono weighs 30 kg. 斎王代、齋藤彩子さん(21)586 viewsThe Saio-dai Princess is selected every year in April and a press conference is held to announce who was chosen. She is always a native of Kyoto, single, and in her early 20s. The Saio-dai was first incorporated in the festival in 1956. In 2005, she is the 50th Saio-dai.
Read more about here.
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She wears a juni-hitoe kimono and rides in a carriage called Oyoyo. 斎王代、齋藤彩子さん (21)520 views腰輿(およよ)
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Tofukuji Temple, Kyoto503 views
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From the Kyoto Imperial Palace, the procession proceeds on main roads to Heian Shrine.493 views
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Ninomaru Palace entrance, National Treasure. Open to the public, but photography inside is not allowed. 二之丸御殿486 views
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Finale: "Hana Utage" (Flower Banquet) 花うたげ479 views
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Shrine maiden on horseback called Munanori Onna.453 views騎女
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Entrance to the road leading to the Cherry Dance theater (Gion Kobu Kaburenjo) in the Gion district. The sign says "Miyako Odori."446 views
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Turning the hoko float at the Kyoto Gion Matsuri.422 views
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Kawaii!!421 views
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The Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyoto Gosho) was the emperor's residence from the 14th century to 19th century. This is the main path to the palace where major festivals such as the Aoi Matsuri and Jidai Matsuri are held.414 views
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Map and about the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.409 views
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One of Kyoto's Big Three Festivals held on May 15. The Aoi Matsuri's colorful procession of over 500 people in Heian-Period costumes start off at the Kyoto Gosho Imperial Palace and head for the Shimogamo and Kamigamo Shrines. 408 viewsKyoto Gosho Imperial Palace 京都御所: The first ox carriage waits for the procession to start. The ox carriage is called a gissha. 牛車
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The procession basically consists of two columns: The Hon-retsu which includes the procession's highest-ranking official called Chokushi. It consists of men. The second and longer column is the Saio-dai-retsu consisting of women.395 views
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Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is near this JR Inari Station on the Nara Line, a 5-min. train ride from Kyoto Station. Also near Fushimi-Inari Station on Keihan Line.394 views
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Cherry Dance, Kyoto.387 views
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The Saio-dai Retsu column begins. Consists of all women, highlighted by the Saio-dai Princess.385 views
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Saio-dai Princess procession. 斎王代361 views
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Miyako Odori, Kyoto355 views
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Approaching Nishi Hongwanji, the headquarters temple of the Jodo Shinshu Sect (Hongwanji school) in Kyoto. A short walk from Kyoto Station. This is New Year's Day, Jan 1, 2010.354 views
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Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto on Jan. 3, 2011. Still hordes of people going to worship for New Year's hatsumode.354 views
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Kyoto geiko and maiko at their best for the finale.340 views
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These men are descendants of the original archers who protected Emperor Kammu. 弓箭組列340 views
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Model of Kyoto Imperial Palace.340 views
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Yoshino Tayu, a high-ranking geiko entertainer. 吉野太夫336 views
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Naginata Hoko and chigo child 稚児333 views長刀鉾
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Scale model of the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.329 views
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Flower umbrella324 views
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Nijo-jo castle was built on the order of Tokugawa Ieyasu to serve as the Kyoto residence for the Tokugawa shoguns. Although it does not have a castle tower, Nijo-jo Castle is Japan's best preserved and most magnificent castle palace.323 viewsSeinan-sumi (Southwest corner) Turret is the first castle building you see when you walk from the station. Important Cultural Property 西南隅櫓
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Path to Kiyomizu-dera is a slope lined with souvenir shops, a tourist trap.321 views
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These portraits come from a larger exhibition at the Oyako Gallery in JR Maibara Station in northern Shiga Prefecture until March 2012.314 views
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Hiunkaku Pavilion is a National Treasure. Unfortunately, it is not open for public viewing. One of Kyoto's Three Best Pavilions along with Kinkakuji and Ginkakuji Pavilions. 飛雲閣308 views
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3D map of Kyoto Imperial Palace and the route we were allowed to take. For this special occasion of Emperor Akihito's 20th anniversary, we were also allowed to tour the northern palace quarters which is normally closed to the public.303 views
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Flower umbrella called furyu-gasa. 風流傘301 viewsFlowers are artificial.
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We were right near the hanamichi where the geisha performed.298 views
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PR poster for the Kamogawa Odori geisha dance held during May 1-24 in Pontocho.297 views
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"Miyako Odori" poster in English.291 views
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On July 16, the night before the Gion Matsuri Yamaboko Junko parade of floats, the Yoiyama display of floats lit up at night attract huge crowds in central Kyoto. You can also enter some of the grand floats.282 views
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Inside the theater, waiting for the start of the 168th Kamogawa Odori (in 2005) to start.274 views
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High-ranking lady of the court272 views
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A hanamichi is also on the left side of the theater.271 views
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Pontocho Kaburenjo theater269 views
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Flower umbrella267 viewsThese flower umbrellas are mainly for decorative purposes, to add more color to the procession.
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Line at the bus stop. The buses did not come so frequently. So I just walked back to the nearest subway station.265 views
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The eighth and last corkboard panel showed photos of various rowing clubs rowing around Lake Biwa. Imazu Jr. High Rowing Club, Kyoto University Rowing Club, and a FISA tour.264 views
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Entrance to Pontocho Kaburenjo theater. You can buy tickets for the day's performance.263 views
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Karamon Gate, Important Cultural Property. 唐門261 views
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The wooden wheels creak like they did centuries ago.261 views
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Part 1 Monogusa Soshi: Taro's Shack. Lazy Taro does nothing but compose poems all day in his shack. 物ぐさ草紙 太郎の小屋261 viewsThe first half is a musical play with a storyline.
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Castle map260 views
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Taro's Shack259 views
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Geisha in my midst, in a taxi instead of a rickshaw.257 views
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Pontocho Kaburenjo theater as seen from Kamogawa River.256 views
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Pulling a float at the Kyoto Gion Matsuri.255 views
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Otsukaiban is a Meiji government administrator serving as an inspector. 御使番254 views
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Ox carriage with plum blossoms dangling from the roof.252 views
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End of show, see you next year in May!250 views
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Gion Matsuri is one of Japan's grandest festivals. Held annually in July, the festival's climax is on the 17th and 24th when giant, wooden-wheeled floats are pulled through the streets.249 viewsThis is at the starting point of the Yamahoko Junko procession on July 17.
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Way to Kyoto Ebisu Shrine during Toka Ebisu as seen from Shijo.249 views
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Juni-hitoe kimono worn by the empress.248 views
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Ninomaru Garden247 views
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Note that taking pictures and videos are not allowed.245 views
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More signposts reading "Miyako Odori." "Miyako" means capital (Kyoto was once Japan's capital city), and "Odori" means dance.243 views
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Pontocho Kaburenjo theater, venue for Kamogawa Odori.241 views
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Honmaru Palace as seen from the castle tower foundation240 viewsImportant Cultural Property
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Kamogawa River next to the theater.240 views
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Kiyomizu-dera temple on wooden stilts. Kiyomizu-dera belongs to its own independent Buddhist sect.239 views
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Palace entrance roof234 views
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Norijiri horseman leads the procession. 乗尻234 viewsThe procession, called Roto-no-Gi (路頭の儀), is actually one of three rites performed during the festival.
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Shrine maiden on horseback called Munanori Onna. 騎女234 viewsThey escort the Saio-dai Princess.
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Pontocho is a narrow alley and known as a geisha district.234 views
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Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theater. Ticket office is on the right. Best to buy tickets at least a few days in advance.234 views
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Visitors watch and hum along with the Lake Biwa Rowing music video on an iPad.232 views
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Verse 4. From Imazu, the boys rowed across the lake and most likely took a break at Chikubushima island in the middle of northern Lake Biwa. It has been a sacred island for centuries with Hogonji Buddhist temple (宝厳寺) first built in 724.230 views
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Long line for the bus stop.228 views
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The cherry dance consists of several acts each with a different dance or play.228 views
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Ichiriki, a famous geisha tea house.226 views
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Kiyomizu-dera is the 16th temple in the Saigoku Western Japan pilgrimage circuit. The Hondo main hall dates from 1633.226 views
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Tonan-sumi Turret from the street224 views
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Everyone is dressed in Heian-Period (794-1185) costumes.224 views
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Minami-mon (South) Gate 南門223 views
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Hollyhock (aoi) leaves 葵221 views
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"Nanohanaya" (Rape blossoms) 菜の花や220 views
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East Bridge to Honmaru and Honmaru Yagura-mon Gate219 views
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No. 4 official of the old police force and court justice called Kebiishi-no-sakan 検非違使志219 views検非違使志
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Gate to Kobu Kaburenjo Theater. Four shows daily in April, lasting about 1 hour (too short). Ticket prices range from 1900 yen to 4300 yen.219 views
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Tonan-sumi (Southeast corner) Turret 東南隅櫓218 views
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The bull was mooing all the time and was very restless.218 viewsDo bulls moo or do they snort? This was making a loud noise.
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Tonan-sumi (Southeast corner) Turret 東南隅櫓215 views
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Ninomaru Higashi Otemon Gate (Main entrance), Important Cultural Property 二之丸東大手門215 views
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Ninomaru Kita Otemon Gate215 viewsImportant Cultural Property
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Court lady called myobu. 命婦213 views
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I visited Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine on Jan. 1, 2010. At the Kyoto City Tourist Info office, I asked which shrine was Kyoto's most popular on New Year's Day. They told me it was this shrine, so I came here.213 views
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Saio-dai Princess riding on a special palanquin called Oyoyo. 斎王代 腰輿(およよ)212 views腰輿(およよ)
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Norijiri horseman leads the procession. 乗尻212 views
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"Miyako Odori" sign post. Performed for over a century, the dance makes April a very special time in Kyoto. It helps to hone the dance and musical skills of the geiko and maiko who diligently practice for this annual dance.212 views
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Shrine maiden on horseback called Munanori Onna.211 views騎女
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All finish211 views
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Goeido Founder's Hall211 views
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Saio-dai Princess procession. 斎王代210 views
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Huge crowd210 views
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Honmaru Palace209 viewsImportant Cultural Property
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Ninomaru Palace, National Treasure 二之丸御殿208 views
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Honmaru Palace208 viewsImportant Cultural Property
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Over 500 people in the procession walk along the 8-kilometer route.208 viewsThere's a lunch break at around noon at Shimogamo Shrine.
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One of six court dancers called maibito. 舞人208 views
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"Miyako Odori" poster and paper lantern.208 views
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Ninomaru Palace side view facing the garden. National Treasure206 views
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Warehouse wall205 views
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The procession's highest-ranking official called Chokushi. An Imperial Messenger. The horse is highly decorated. 勅使205 views
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Shrine maiden on horseback called Munanori Onna. They escort the Saio-dai Princess.205 views騎女
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Tonan-sumi (Southeast corner) Turret, Important Cultural Property 東南隅櫓204 views
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The Heian Period was when Kyoto was the capital of Japan where the Emperor resided.204 views
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Mother scolds the daughter for the scuffle with Taro.204 views
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Musician called baiju. There are seven of them wearing the same wardrobe. 陪従204 views
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Site of Ryukoku Museum across from Nishi Hongwanji.204 views
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Tonan-sumi (Southeast corner) Turret 東南隅櫓203 views
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Moat between Ninomaru (left) and Honmaru (right)203 viewsEast Bridge in the distance.
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Ninomaru Garden201 views
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"Heian" comes from "Heian-kyo," the former name of Kyoto city.201 views
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Finale: "Hana Utage" (Flower Banquet) 花うたげ201 views
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PR posters and paper lanterns for the Miyako Odori are everywhere.201 views
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A real crowd pleaser. Thanks for posing!201 views
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Kiyomizu-dera Gate201 views
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Ninomaru Palace side view facing the garden.200 views
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Gate to Kobu Kaburenjo Theater. You can make ticket reservations by phone, or go directly to the theater ticket office and buy tickets.200 views
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Wedding attire of the empress wearing juni-hitoe kimono, and the emperor wearing sokutai. 200 views
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Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto. Inch by inch, we crept toward the main shrine on New Year's Day.200 views
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Guard house199 views
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Shrine maiden on horseback called Munanori Onna.199 views騎女
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A play199 views
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Kemari Hajime at Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto199 views
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Top of castle tower foundation198 views天守閣跡
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Magistrate's House197 views
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Inside the Goeido Hall. You have to take off your shoes to enter. This was on Jan. 1, 2010. 御影堂196 views
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Ceremony at Shimogamo Shrine. 下鴨神社195 viewsThe public is not allowed to see the ceremony within the shrine.
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"Irises" 菖蒲195 views
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No. 3 official of the old police force and court justice called Kebiishi-no-jo 検非違使尉194 views検非違使尉
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Naginata float at night194 views
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Whoa!192 views
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Gion Matsuri poster for 2004.192 views
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The Saio-dai Princess is the main figure of the procession. She represents the Imperial princess who worked at the Kamo Shrine and served in the Aoi Festival during the Heian Period.191 views腰輿(およよ)
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Main stage at front.191 views
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"Nanohanaya"190 views
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Climax with cherry blossom motif.190 views
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Sanjusangendo in Kyoto is famous for its numerous Kannon statues.190 views
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The Naginata Hoko is the only one with a live sacred child called "Chigo."189 views長刀鉾
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Tonan-sumi (Southeast corner) Turret 東南隅櫓188 views
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Foundation of castle tower188 views天守閣跡
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Top of castle tower foundation188 views天守閣跡
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10:30 am: Starting point at Kyoto Gosho Imperial Palace 京都御所 出発188 viewsThe procession is ready to depart.
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Starting at 9 am, the Naginata Hoko float always leads the procession. 長刀鉾188 views
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Gishumon Gate, the entrance to Kyoto Imperial Palace when it is open to the public in spring and fall. During Nov. 1-10, 2009, anyone could freely enter. Normally, you have to apply (send in a form) to be able to take a tour of the palace. 宜秋門188 views
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Maiko pose187 views
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Karuta Hajime on the Noh stage at Yasaka Jinja Shrine, Kyoto on Jan. 3, 2011187 views
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Next to the geisha photos was Philbert Ono's cove of photos introducing the Lake Biwa Rowing Song (Biwako Shuko no Uta).187 views
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Ryoanji temple in Kyoto has Japan's most famous rock garden. 187 views
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Naginata Hoko and chigo child 稚児186 views
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My favorite sight at Higashi Hongwanji in Kyoto is these giant ropes made of donated human hair. The ropes were used to reconstruct the temple during dire times.186 views
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Guard house and Ninomaru Higashi Otemon Gate (Main entrance) 二之丸東大手門185 views
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The Aoi Matsuri started in the early Heian Period in the 8th century as a national or state-sponsored event.185 views
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Even before evening comes, a large crowd stop to see the Naginata-boko float at Shijo-Karasuma.185 views
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Ninomaru Higashi Otemon Gate (Main entrance) 二之丸東大手門184 views
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Pagoda and maiko184 views
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Seishomon Gate was the exit. This is the gate normally used by the public. In the old days, it was the palace's "kitchen door" since it was used as a service entrance. It was also used by Imperial children. 清所門184 views
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National Treasure182 views
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Way to Shimogamo Shrine.182 views
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The Aoi Matsuri (Festival) used to be called Kamo-sai, after the name of the two shrines which hold the festival.180 views賀茂祭
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Taro has a scuffle with the daughter and breaks her koto instrument.180 views
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"Irises" 菖蒲 She rises from beneath the stage.180 views
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Kyoto Station180 views
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Shishinden Hall is the most important building at Kyoto Imperial Palace. In houses the emperor's throne called Takamikura looking like an alcove. The enthronement ceremony for Emperor Taisho and Showa were held here.180 views
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Castle tower foundation179 views天守閣跡
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Following the Saio-dai Princess are more high-ranking ladies of the court.179 views
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Barrels of sake next to the theater.179 views
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Autumn179 views
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Naginata float at night179 views
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Shishinden Hall, the most important building at Kyoto Imperial Palace. It faces a plaza of grooved, white gravel. 紫宸殿179 views
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Kemari Hajime at Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto178 views
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Tonan-sumi (Southeast corner) Turret 東南隅櫓177 views
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