Hanatoro
The city of Kyoto started this event in 2003 to promote tourism in March
when Kyoto had much less visitors than the city expected. "Hanatouro"
or "Hanatoro" literally means "Flower and light road".
They place thousands of lanterns along selected paths in Higashiyama from
Sanjo to Gojo. They also exhibit flower arrangements in Maruyama-koen park.
Temples and a shrine in this area illuminates their buildings and trees.
The period of the event may vary each year, but it was from 12th to 21st,
March in 2004.
For Information on Higashiyama Hanatouro 2008 (March 14 thru March 23),
click HERE.
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| A road beside Yasaka-no-to March 14, 2004 |
San'nen-zaka March 14, 2004 |
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You can enjoy various kinds of performances and exhibitions throughout the ten-day period of Hanatoro. The following are examples of events held during Hanatouro.
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| Maiko riding in Jinrikisha, or ricksha March 14, 2004 |
Dancing Maiko March 14, 2004 |
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To see more photos of Maiko, click here.