Oka-sai Cherry Blossom Festival (Hirano Shrine)
Medium crowdKansaiKyoto, Kyoto
Date
April 10
Region
Kansai
About this festival
Oka-sai is held every year on April 10 at Hirano Shrine in Kita-ku, Kyoto. The shrine's schedule lists the rite at 10:00, a visit to the Emperor Kazan Mausoleum at 11:00 and the procession departure rite at 12:00, with a return rite at about 15:00. A historical procession of about 200 people moves through the shrine's parish area.
Highlights
- โHistorical procession of about 200 people through the parish area
- โProcession groups including Senshoku, Kyokusui and Orihime
- โOka-sai rite at 10:00 and a visit to the Emperor Kazan Mausoleum at 11:00
- โAbout 400 cherry trees of about 60 varieties on the shrine grounds
Getting There
About 7 minutes on foot north from Kitano-Hakubaicho Station (Keifuku Kitano Line), or 3 minutes north on foot from the Kinugasa Koumae bus stop.
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