祭 · Traditional rite
Karuta Hajime Ceremony at Yasaka Shrine
八坂神社 かるた始め式
Yasaka Shrine's annual New Year karuta ceremony on January 3, where karuta princesses and attendants in junihitoe court dress play the first karuta match of the year.
Same day nearby
05:00
To-ji Garakuta-ichi Flea Market
Runs Nov 1 – Jan 3
Kobo's sibling: the same To-ji, a smaller market
06:00
Ohara Wai-Wai Morning Market
Runs Oct 18 – Jan 10
Farm direct: Ohara vegetables and food
Fushimi Inari Taisha Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
Runs Jan 1 – Jan 3
New Year visiting at Fushimi Inari Taisha over the first three days of the year…