The Jidai Matsuri Festival’s paid viewing seat tickets are now officially available for reservations!
Two types of paid viewing seats can be chosen this year:
- General seats, allowing for a comfortable viewing experience.
- Special seats, including live English and Japanese commentary given by expert guides.
*You can reserve the front-row seats for both types of seats.
Jidai Matsuri Festival Procession details and seat reservations
What is the Jidai Matsuri Festival?
One of Kyoto’s three greatest festivals, the Jidai Matsuri has been held since 1895 to commemorate the 1,100th anniversary of Heian-kyo’s (old name for Kyoto) founding. This spectacular procession features 2,000 participants in authentic historical costumes representing different periods of Japanese history, starting from Meiji period (1868 – 1912) and finishing at the Enryaku period (782 – 806). Horsen, oxen, and elaborate ceremonial items will also make an appearance during the procession.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity of seeing this striking procession if you are in Kyoto this autumn!
Procession of the Tokugawa Shogun’s Deputies / Edo Period (1603 – 1868)
