The Jidai Matsuri (Festival of the Ages) 時代祭り2026

Yesterday, October 22nd, was the day of the Jidai Matsuri (Festival of the Ages).
The Jidai Matsuri is one of Kyoto’s three major festivals, featuring a grand historical pageant that unfolds along the city’s main thoroughfares.
Many visitors from abroad were also among those watching the procession.

Location

Oubai-in Temple (黄梅院)

Oubai-in, a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji—a head temple of the Rinzai school—is currently open to the public for a special autumn viewing.
The temple features many highlights, including the “Jikichu-tei” (Jikichu Garden), which is said to have been designed by Sen no Rikyu at the behest of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

Location