Event Introduction
SPECIAL EVENTS
MARCH
Kyoto Higashiyama Hanatouro 2009
Higashiyama, with its white walls and trees reflecting romantic lights, elegant flames coloring the temples and shops, and brimming with all the charms of Kyoto, will be the setting for the Higashiyama Hanatouro. From Shoren-in Temple in the north, past Yasaka Shrine, to Kiyomizu Temple in the south, 4.6km of walking paths will be adorned with ground lanterns and ikebana artwork. During this time there will be various events, with traditional arts on a special stage. The surrounding temples and shrines will hold special viewings and illumination events.
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Main Events
Hanatouro
Ikebana Promenade
Modern Ikebana Exhibition
Bamboo Lanterns, Ethereal Waters
Traditional Chinese Dancing
Taiko Drums
Rickshaw rides down flower paths
Details
Date: March 13 – 22, 2009
Time: 18:00-21:30
Place: Kyoto Higashiyama area
Access: City Bus 206, get off at Gion
Tozai subway line, get off at Higashiyama
Hina-Matsuri
HINA-MATSURI (DOLL FESTIVAL)-March 3.
During the Hina-matsuri (Doll Festival), families with young girls display a group of dolls representing the Heian court in their homes. They also serve special dishes including hina arare, grilled rice cake; hishimochi, stacked diamond-shaped rice cakes of white, green, and pink; and sushi. The public Hina-matsuri celebrations held at Ichihime-jinja Shrine and Hokyo-ji Temple are especially famous.
The 16th Annual Kyoto City Half Marathon
The purpose of the half marathon is not only to invite the participation of competitive and amateur runners from Japan and abroad and promote amateur and competitive sports, but also to widen the scope of citizen interaction, and advertise the attractiveness and vitality of Kyoto, “Japan’s Spiritual Hometown”, both to Japan and to all the world.
Type of event : Half marathon (21.0975 km)
Event date :
Sunday, March 8, 2009, will be held regardless of rain.
Start time : 8:45 a.m.
Competition (limit) time : 2:15 p.m. (there are five checkpoints)
Start, finish location : Okazaki Park, in front of Heiangu Shrine
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