2010/06/25

Chinowa kuguri *Wish for the next half year*


The huge CHINOWA ring appears to every shrines in Kyoto for this special period of the year.
People walk through inside of this huge ring and write the age, name and wishes on a paper doll.

It's absolutely one of the best time to visit shrines and temples for the fresh shinny green maple leaves.
In the young and lively air, we let our foulness and wish good fortune for the coming half year.

June 25th to 30th
Jonangu shrine Kitanotenmangu shrine Shimogamo and Kamigamo shrine
Umemiya shrine Kibune shrine Shiramine shrine Jishu shrine Yoshida shrine
and almost all the shrines in Kyoto.(Bus and JR trains covers most of the shrines )
Most of the special ceremonies are held on the 30th June.


貴船神社・茅の輪くぐり

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