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Choyo Shinji and Karasu Sumo

Name: Choyo Shinji and Karasu Sumo
Start: 2026-09-09
End: 2026-09-09
Location: 上賀茂神社［賀茂別雷神社］

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Experience the tradition of Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto.

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September 9, 2026

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The Choyo Shinji is a traditional ritual held at the historic Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto to celebrate the Choyo Festival (the Double Ninth Festival).

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Traditional Shinto RitualsKamigamo ShrineChoyo Festival

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About Choyo Shinji and Karasu Sumo

Experience the profound traditions of Japan through the solemn rituals held at Kamigamo Shrine.
Celebrate the Choyo Festival (Double Ninth Festival) with a special ceremony at a historic shrine.
Deepen your understanding of Japanese spiritual culture through these historically significant rituals.

Weather forecast

Thu

9/17

29°/21°

37%

Fri

9/18

28°/22°

25%

Sat

9/19

26°/22°

40%

Sun

9/20

31°/22°

26%

Mon

9/21

28°/22°

29%

Tue

9/22

27°/20°

10%

Wed

9/23

27°/17°

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Event Date
September 9, 2026
Venue
Kamigamo Shrine
Category
Shrines & Traditional Events

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