Annual Events
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- April 1st - 30th
- "Miyako Odori" or Cherry Dance at the Gion Kaburenjo Theater.
- May 1st - 24th & Oct. 15th - Nov. 7th
- "Kamogawa Odori" dance at the Pontocho Kaburenjo Theater.
- May 15th
- "Aoi Matsuri" or Hollyhock Festival of Kamigamo
& Shimogamo Shrines.
- May, 3rd Sunday of
- "Mifune Matsuri" or Boat Festival on the Oi River.
- June 1st - 2nd
- "Takigi Noh" Performance at the Heian Shrine.
- July 16th - 17th
- "Gion Matsuri" of the Yasaka Shrine.
- August 16th
- "Daimonji" Bonfire on Mt. Daimonji.
- October 22nd
- "Jidai Matsuri" or Festival of the Ages of the Heian Shrine.
- December 31st
- "Okera Mairi" of the Yasaka Shrine.
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Japan National Tourist Organization
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