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Festival & ritual
Jidai Festival
A two-kilometre historical procession with around 2,000 participants and about 70 horses.
Official information checked: 2026-10-05
Official bookingKyoto Imperial Palace to Heian JinguNoon departure; Oike ~12:50 PM; Heian Jingu ~2:30 PM
Plan your visit
- Event dates
- Oct 22, 2026; postponed to Oct 23 in rain. Leaves Kyoto Palace at noon, Oike ~12:50 PM and Heian Jingu ~2:30 PM.
- Address
- Kyoto Imperial Palace to Heian Jingu
- Admission
- Reserved seats: general ¥5,600; learning ¥9,000; special ¥13,800. Check ticket page for inventory.
- Reservation
- Paid seats require tickets; general sales began Sep 8. No final cutoff is stated and current inventory was not confirmed.
What to know
Around 2,000 participants, 70 horses and a two-kilometre procession present costumes from Kyoto's successive eras.
The official page recommends paid seats; roadside admission terms are not specified, so do not promise guaranteed free viewing.
Highlights
Around 2,000 participants, 70 horses and a two-kilometre procession present costumes from Kyoto's successive eras.
Good for
For history, costume and street-photography fans.
Suggested stay
Suggested stay: 2–3 hours, depending on viewing point.