Photos of Aoi-matsuri
The first Aoi-matsuri, Hollyhock festival, was held in 544 AD. This is the festival of Kamigamo-jinja and Shimogamo-jinja. Main event of the festival is a procession of people dressed in ancient costume.
Click HERE for the route map of Aoi-matsuri procession.
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Aoi-matsuri procession in Kyoto Gyoen park
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Aoi-matsuri procession on Kamo-kaido highway
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