About the event
Choose one viewing position and watch the eras change through clothing, equipment and ceremonial movement. The parade proceeds from more recent history toward older periods. The listed date is the main procession day, not the full cycle of shrine ceremonies.
Plan your visit
- Hours & closure days
- 22 Oct: procession departs Kyoto Gyoen at noon; leading arrival at Oike-dori around 13:20 and Jingu-michi around 14:20. The full procession takes about two hours to pass.
- Admission
- Reserved standard seats: ¥5,000, or ¥7,500 front row. Otenmon special seats with Japanese/English commentary: ¥13,500 or ¥15,500 front row. Booking fees may apply.
- Tickets & booking
- Buy reserved seats through the official ticket link; arrive at least 30 minutes before the leading procession. Rain postpones the parade to 23 Oct; if that day is also wet, it is cancelled. Check the morning announcement.
Location & access
Kyoto Gyoen, procession start
京都御苑 建礼門前
Kyoto Gyoen, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto
Choose your viewing area using the official route map; the procession starts near Kenreimon Gate.
Area map. Use the organiser’s programme for the exact venue or entrance.
Oike-dori viewing area
御池通 観覧エリア
Oike-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Use the seat location on your ticket; the leading procession is expected around 13:20.
Area map. Use the organiser’s programme for the exact venue or entrance.
Jingu-michi viewing area
神宮道 観覧エリア
Jingu-michi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
Consult the official route and seat map for your viewing position near Heian Jingu.
Area map. Use the organiser’s programme for the exact venue or entrance.