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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.2248 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 theater1081 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.1067 views
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Court ladies called uneme. Their kimono have a blue wave design. 釆女1035 views釆女
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Shrine maiden on horseback called Munanori Onna.896 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. 22.786 views
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Court lady called myobu. 命婦775 views
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"Nanohanaya" (Rape blossoms) 菜の花や763 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.758 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722 views
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Finale: "Hana Utage" (Flower Banquet) 花うたげ713 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682 views
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Sakamoto Ryoma 坂本龍馬672 views
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Part 2: Passing of Spring in Kyoto, "Nanohanaya" (Rape blossoms) 菜の花や633 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 Kyoto610 views
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Finale: "Hana Utage" (Flower Banquet) 花うたげ600 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)585 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.
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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."445 views
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Kawaii!!421 views
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Turning the hoko float at the Kyoto Gion Matsuri.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.413 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. 406 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.394 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359 views
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Miyako Odori, Kyoto355 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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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, 2010.353 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335 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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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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Flower umbrella323 views
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Path to Kiyomizu-dera is a slope lined with souvenir shops, a tourist trap.320 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.302 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.295 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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High-ranking lady of the court272 views
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Inside the theater, waiting for the start of the 168th Kamogawa Odori (in 2005) to start.272 views
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A hanamichi is also on the left side of the theater.271 views
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Pontocho Kaburenjo theater268 views
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Flower umbrella266 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.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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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.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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Castle map260 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260 viewsThe first half is a musical play with a storyline.
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Taro's Shack257 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.254 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!249 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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Ninomaru Garden247 views
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Juni-hitoe kimono worn by the empress.247 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.242 views
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Honmaru Palace as seen from the castle tower foundation240 viewsImportant Cultural Property
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Pontocho Kaburenjo theater, venue for Kamogawa Odori.240 views
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Kamogawa River next to the theater.239 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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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.233 views
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Shrine maiden on horseback called Munanori Onna. 騎女232 viewsThey escort the Saio-dai Princess.
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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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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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斎王代225 views
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Ichiriki, a famous geisha tea house.225 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220 views
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"Nanohanaya" (Rape blossoms) 菜の花や219 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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East Bridge to Honmaru and Honmaru Yagura-mon Gate218 views
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Tonan-sumi (Southeast corner) Turret 東南隅櫓217 views
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The bull was mooing all the time and was very restless.217 viewsDo bulls moo or do they snort? This was making a loud noise.
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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
二之丸北大手門
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Tonan-sumi (Southeast corner) Turret 東南隅櫓214 views
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Court lady called myobu. 命婦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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Shrine maiden on horseback called Munanori Onna.211 views騎女
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Norijiri horseman leads the procession. 乗尻211 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.211 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
本丸御殿
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All finish209 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.209 views
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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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Goeido Founder's Hall208 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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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 procession's highest-ranking official called Chokushi. An Imperial Messenger. The horse is highly decorated. 勅使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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The Heian Period was when Kyoto was the capital of Japan where the Emperor resided.203 views
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Mother scolds the daughter for the scuffle with Taro.203 views
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Musician called baiju. There are seven of them wearing the same wardrobe. 陪従203 views
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Moat between Ninomaru (left) and Honmaru (right)202 viewsEast Bridge in the distance.
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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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Ninomaru Palace side view facing the garden.200 views
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"Heian" comes from "Heian-kyo," the former name of Kyoto city.200 views
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Finale: "Hana Utage" (Flower Banquet) 花うたげ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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Kiyomizu-dera Gate200 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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Ninomaru Garden199 views
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Shrine maiden on horseback called Munanori Onna.199 views騎女
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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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A play198 views
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Wedding attire of the empress wearing juni-hitoe kimono, and the emperor wearing sokutai. 198 views
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Magistrate's House197 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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Inside the Goeido Hall. You have to take off your shoes to enter. This was on Jan. 1, 2010. 御影堂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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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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Climax with cherry blossom motif.190 views
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"Nanohanaya"189 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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Sanjusangendo in Kyoto is famous for its numerous Kannon statues.189 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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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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10:30 am: Starting point at Kyoto Gosho Imperial Palace 京都御所 出発187 viewsThe procession is ready to depart.
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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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Tonan-sumi (Southeast corner) Turret 東南隅櫓186 views
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Naginata Hoko and chigo child 稚児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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Even before evening comes, a large crowd stop to see the Naginata-boko float at Shijo-Karasuma.185 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.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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The Aoi Matsuri started in the early Heian Period in the 8th century as a national or state-sponsored event.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183 views
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Way to Shimogamo Shrine.181 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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"Irises" 菖蒲 She rises from beneath the stage.180 views
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Kyoto Station180 views
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Following the Saio-dai Princess are more high-ranking ladies of the court.179 views
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Taro has a scuffle with the daughter and breaks her koto instrument.179 views
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Naginata float at night179 views
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Castle tower foundation178 views天守閣跡
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Barrels of sake next to the theater.178 views
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Autumn178 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.178 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178 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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