Celebrated annually on May 15, the Aoi Matsuri stands as one of Kyoto's three most prestigious traditional festivals. The centerpiece is an opulent grand parade where more than 500 participants, dressed in exquisite court garments from the Heian Period, march from the Imperial Palace to the sacred Kamo Shrines. Adorned with delicate hollyhock leaves that lend the festival its name, the procession features historic ox-drawn carriages and time-honored rituals. It offers travelers an unforgettable, living glimpse into the refined aesthetics and pageantry of classical imperial Japan.
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