Kyoto Daily Photo

@KyotoDailyPhoto

京都デイリーフォト -Snapshots of one of Japan's most intriguing cities / I co-own & work at @dakkodakko / My hometown is Cardiff, UK / All photos & comments are my own.

Shimogamo-jinja (下鴨神社)-On the last day of Summer the Yatori-no Shinji (矢取り神事 'Taking the Arrow Ceremony') is held.

Views 149

85 days ago

Shimogamo-jinja (下鴨神社)-On the last day of Summer the Yatori-no Shinji (矢取り神事 'Taking the Arrow Ceremony') is held.

2 Comments

Realtime comments disabled

KyotoDailyPhoto 85 days ago

..(人形) into the waters, half-naked young men clamor to retrieve the Ikushi & the promise of good fortune/health.

KyotoDailyPhoto 85 days ago

50 'Ikushi' (斎串-arrow-like talismans) are floated on Mitarashi Pond (御手洗池). As priests toss purifying Hitogata..