2022.07.27
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Walking around Kyoto (Mitarashi festival @ Shimogamo Shrine)
Hello welcome back to Risshisha
this is Maeda.
I went to Shimogamo Shrine
because there was held a Mitarashi festival.
this is Maeda.
I went to Shimogamo Shrine
because there was held a Mitarashi festival.
Mitarashi Festival is the
World heritage Shimogamo Shrine
Summer tradition.
World heritage Shimogamo Shrine
Summer tradition.
Enter with bare feet
in the cool pond water
and cleanse the dirt.
in the cool pond water
and cleanse the dirt.
This is the birthplace of Mitarashi dango.
From the area around this pond and the bottom of the river when it comes to midsummer,
Clear water will come out
the blistering water bubbles are likened to the shape of dumplings.
so it is called "Mitarashi dango" .
When you enter this pond with bare feet on the day of the Ox
It is said that it will be a plague seal.
Finally, get the sacred water and cleanse your mind and body.
From the area around this pond and the bottom of the river when it comes to midsummer,
Clear water will come out
the blistering water bubbles are likened to the shape of dumplings.
so it is called "Mitarashi dango" .
When you enter this pond with bare feet on the day of the Ox
It is said that it will be a plague seal.
Finally, get the sacred water and cleanse your mind and body.
The Mitarashi festival will be held until 31st July,
Please try to come to
this unique festival.
Please try to come to
this unique festival.
