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JIDAI Matsuri began in 1895, on the 1100th anniversary of the transference
of the capital to Kyoto. The festival features a huge spectacular parade
with over 2000 costumed marchers. The procession depicts Japan's history
and culture from the Meiji era back through the ages to the Heian era.
The parade leaves the Kyoto Imperial Palace at noon and takes about three
hours to reach the Heian shrine.
JIDAI Matsuri parade
JIDAI Matsuri parade
JIDAI Matsuri parade
JIDAI Matsuri parade(Kyoto Gyoen Kenrei-Mon)
JIDAI Matsuri parade(Murasaki Shikibu & Sei Syo-nagon)
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