Traditional events (Kyoto city)

This is a unique dance performed in memory of the soul of the enshrined deity, Akimoto Tajima-no-Kami Takatomo. Also called the "Lantern Dance," the dancers, who are young boys, wear facetted lanterns atop their heads as they dance. One of the most remarkable festivals in northern Kyoto, the dance has been designated as an intangible cultural asset.

Date :

Second Sunday in October

Place :

Akimoto - jinja Shrine

Access :

A 2-minute walk from the Furusato-mae stop on the Kyoto Bus line.

Information :

Akimoto - jinja Shrine 075-781-2715