Published date: August 8, 2024
Staying in Kyoto to See the Setsubun Ritual
Room Type Stayed
Twin room
1 ~ 2 guest(s)
295 ~
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Experience of the stay
Since I couldn't participate in the 'Osanpo' at OMO5 Osaka and OMO5 Kyoto Gion, I asked to join this time.
In the 'Wagashi Shop Sanpo', I could enjoy matcha with sweets purchased from wagashi shops marked on the illustrated map displayed in the lobby.
In the 'Kyomachirannman Old Shop Sanpo', guided by OMO Rangers, I visited local old shops near the hotel.
At 'Sanjo Honke Misuyabari', I found a waiting pin similar to Jiji from 'Kiki's Delivery Service', and at 'Musubi Kyoto', a furoshiki that reveals a package and a cat.
I probably would have passed by these places if it weren't for this opportunity.
Experiences during the trip
On the night of Setsubun, I went to Yoshida Shrine's 'Oniyarai', where I received the customary 'fukumame' with a lottery ticket. I had a chance to admire a golden four-eyed male deity accompanied by children.
I was disappointed that the long-awaited 'Toshikoshi Soba' from Kawadaya was not available at the food stall.
On my return visit on the 3rd, I first visited Yamakage Shrine, which enshrines Fujiwara no Yamakage, the founder of Yoshida Shrine.
Then, I visited 'Dai Gen Gu', the main shrine of Yoshida Shinto.
At Rosanji, built on the site of Murasaki Shikibu's former residence, I enjoyed the 'Oni Odori' performed by red, blue, and black demons representing the three worldly desires, and relished the Setsubun festivities in Kyoto.Get Extra Bonus Coins! Sign up with this user's referral code now!