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Kemari Hajime at Shimogamo Jinja Shrine
(January 4, 2012 from 13:00 -) |
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'Kemari' is a soccer-like game, which had gained great popularity in Heian era among the aristocracy. This ancient game is played annually at Shimogamo Jinja Shrine. Their brightly colored court costumes and the voice they hang when kicking the ball will lead you to the time of elegant imperial period. |
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The 36th "Gafu-ten" (Bonsai exhibition)
at Miyako Messe (January 6 - 9, 2011 from 9:30 to 16:30)
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Fee: 800 yen
Where: Kyoto International Exhibition Hall "Miyako Messe"
About 1,200 "Bonsai" selected from all over Japan will be exhibited at this annual event. |
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"Toshiya" Hall Archery at Sanjusangen-do Temple
(January 16, 2011 from 9:00 to15:30) |
This New Year event is called "Sanjusangen-do Toshiya", originally started in the 16th century, and it is a Japanese archery competition shooting arrows through a 60-meter corridor at the temple.
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"Hatsu Kobo" at Toji
(January 21, 2011: 8:00 - 16:00) |
| "Hatsu Kobo", whichi means the first market of the year, will be held at Toji.
Many open stalls line up inside the temple, selling commodities, antiques, and more! |
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