Heian Jingū Reisai Festival

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The Heian Jingū Reisai Festival

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This is a festival celebrating the accesion ceremony day held in 781 of Emperor Kanmu of Nara who is the diety of the shrine.

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This festival is celebrated on April 15 and 16. The festival features an opportunity to see Geiko and Maiko with their apprentices.

What is the difference between Geisha and Geiko?

The only difference between them is where they come from.

They are called Geiko in Kyoto, whilst in Tokyo they are called Geisha.

The Maikos are apprentices of a Geiko.

How can you differentiate a Geiko from a Maiko?

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You will be able to differentiate them using this:

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What happens on April 15?

The related prayer ceremony is held on this day.

On April 16

Various ceremonies will be held including a traditional Japanese mini concert, dances by Maiko and Geiko from 4 Kagai districts and tea offering ceremony to the diety.

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Brief Information about the History of the Heian Shrine

Dating from only 1895 CE, The Shrine was built to commemorate the 1,100th anniversary of the founding of Kyoto.

It is also a replica of Japan's first Imperial Palace.

It diefies two Japanese Emperors:

Emperor Kanmu

(r. 781-806)

The founder of Kyoto

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Emperor Komei

(r. 1831-1866 CE)

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Schedule, ission, and Address

Prayer Ceremony

April 15. From 10:00

Dances, Traditional Concert, Tea Ceremonies, Koto gagaku music concerts.

April 16. From 10:00

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Free

Address

Heian Shrine, Okazaki Nishitennocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto Prefecture 606-8341

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A little tour of the Shrine

The shrine was built with a Heian period architectural style.

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Imagine getting to participate an event in such a site!

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It would be really fun to witness the event however the events are cancelled due to the widespread of Coronavirus.

But Hopefully this virus dies down as soon as possible o(≧o≦)o

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Aaand That's it, thank you for reaching this far^^ . Here's a Sanshoku Dango as a reward :dango:

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