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Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto · Every May
Aoi Matsuri
Five hundred people in Heian court dress walk from the palace to the shrines, as they have for 1,400 years.
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We track every fare from your airport into Osaka for May 14 to 16, 2027, round trips of 3 to 6 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- If it rains the procession slips to the following day.
- Reserved seats at the palace and Shimogamo go on sale in early April through JTB and convenience stores.
- Kansai Airport to Kyoto is 75 minutes by Haruka express; the palace grounds are a short subway ride from Kyoto Station on the Karasuma line.
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