Aoi Festival (Aoi Matsuri) — Kyoto’s Heian-period procession Aoi festival Aoi Matsuri is an annual Shinto festival held in Kyoto on May 15. Known for its Heian-period costumes and a large parade to the Kamo Shrines, it is one of the city’s three major tr…
Chiriku Hachiman-gū (Chiriku Hachiman Shrine) Chiriku Hachiman-gū Chiriku Hachiman-gū is a Shinto shrine in Miyaki, Saga Prefecture, dedicated to Hachiman. It serves as a local religious, cultural, and community center with traditional architectu…
