Legend has it that the Kannon of Kiyomizu-dera Temple transforms into a blue dragon and drinks from the waterfalls at night, so this event is held to honor the Yasha Goddess, and to pray for the people who come to worship. 
The dancing blue dragon parades from Okuno to the cobblestone streets around Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The blue dragon is believed to be one of the four great gods that protect the city of Kyoto. In addition to the blue dragon, there are men dressed in traditional samurai clothes, and the streets are filled with music and spectacular dancing. It's really magical! 
The Spring Festival is on March 14-15 and April 3. The Fall Festival is September 14-15, starting at 14:00 (2pm). 

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Although there are many people, the order of getting on the bus is still good. In summer, the small train is very hot without air conditioning. The scenery is like this. If you want to browse the attractions, get off at Busan Station and go all the way. You can go directly to the end to do JR.

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Kyoto is a famous &quot;thousand-year-old capital&quot; in Japan. Its urban landscape is full of Tang Dynasty style and charm. Many shrines, Buddhist pavilions and other historical sites are listed as World Cultural Heritage. Kiyomizu Temple is the oldest temple in Kyoto. It is surrounded by green trees. Standing on the Kiyomizu stage and looking far into the distance, the modern outline of Kyoto Tower and the thousand-year-old temple complement each other.

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Near Kyoto Station|Gion/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto

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Near Arashiyama|Arashiyama/Sagano/Takao, Kyoto

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Fushimi Inari Taisha

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The Fushimi Inari Taisha path is an excellent small outdoor adventure for people who want a break from city walking and the bustle of cars and cyclists. The hike up Mount Inari is simple and family-friendly; however, be aware that during certain times of the year it might be crowded and the humid summer weather may complicate the hike significantly. I also recommend visiting during early morning hours, whilst there are few people on the trail, especially on the upper part. Aside from the obvious shrines and hiking trail, there are many shops at the base of the site, which sell all types of fun memorabilia.

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Mountain climbing

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Originally prepared to take a ride from Shanghai and then turn back, I overheard other tourists preparing to take the subway directly to Guigang and only take the return bus. I found that this way to experience and save time. The weather is hot but the overall situation in the scenic area is good. I also ate milky ice cream and fruit popsicles handmade by the grandfather of Huawei watches in Busan, which is full of emotional value. Then return to Kyoto city, so that you can basically walk several major attractions once a day!

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Gion: Geisha phantom and capital meat grinder, Kyoto&#39;s most dangerous Ukiyo-e Is it worth going? If you want to dissect the dark fairy tale of Japanese aesthetics, it&#39;s worth it! But under the stone slabs of each flower-viewing path are tourists&#39; IQ taxes - this is the Disneyland of geisha culture, and you are a human ATM. 
Hard-core truth: blood and gold on the shamisen strings 
Chemical war on the back of the neck of the maiko: under the white powder is not the legendary &quot;swan neck&quot;, but the scar of collodion burns - traditional geishas need to use glue to straighten the neck lines. The young girl kneels in front of the mirror at 3 a.m. and uses a bone brush knife to smooth the skin texture, just for a 0.5-second glimpse in your lens at dusk. 
The indulgence system of Ichiriki Tea House: The private banquet behind the door curtain costs ￥300,000 per night, and what they drink is not wine but class sacrifice. But when you open the tatami secret compartment, the contract signed by the prostitutes in the Meiji period sleeps with this morning&#39;s credit card bill - a century of exploitation has never evolved, only the payment method has changed. 
The physical scam of Yasaka Tower: Internet celebrity photographers will not say: The best camera position is on top of the power distribution box in the back alley of Tatsumi Daimyojin. What&#39;s even darker is that the tower lighting is sponsored by Sharp, and the LED color temperature is adjusted according to the new mobile phone products of the season - faith has long been adjusted by capital. 
The cyber torture device of Shirakawa Tsutsumi: pressure sensors are installed on the stone steps, and hidden spray devices (officially called &quot;moisturizing system&quot;) are triggered when the crowd is overloaded. The &quot;poetic scene&quot; of your kimono being wetted by water mist is actually a sewer strategy of big data to disperse the flow of people. 

Anti-harvest survival guide (more important than booking Kaiseki) 
Morning attack on ghost theater: 
5:00 squatting at the back door of Gion Kobu dance practice hall**, watching the geisha with bruises on her eyes after removing her makeup ride a shared bicycle home 
6:30 rush into the **Kenninji** abbot garden, the sand sound of monks sweeping fallen leaves is the real &quot;Kyoto sound&quot; 
Unlocking the midnight secret path: 
- 22:00 climb into the **Shimbashi Shirakawa** restricted area in the dark (Google Map 33.995&deg;N, 135.768&deg;E), the century-old chimney is reflected in the water like a giant harp 
- Every Friday on garbage day, throw away the sake lees in the back alley of Inoue Brewery, and dig out the yeast that brewed the geisha&#39;s lip balm with bare hands 
Fatal peak staggering technique: 
-Standing at Yasaka Shrine with a transparent umbrella on a rainy night, watching the red lanterns turn into blood mist in the rain curtain 
- On the 10th of every month, on Geisha Emblem Day, follow the kimono delivery truck to the Nishijin weaving workshop and pick up the gold thread scraps from the tailor&#39;s knife 

Magical realism attack 
When you scoop up matcha shaved ice in the tea house, the &quot;geisha&quot; outside the window suddenly takes off her wig - that&#39;s a part-time cross-dressing job for a Ukrainian student earning ￥1,500 per hour. Even more absurd is the Hanamikoji vending machine: put in ￥5,000 to get a &quot;Geisha Breathing Air Can&quot;, scan the code to display the ingredients list

Time:	2025年3月14日–9月15日 (UTC+9)
Location:	1-294 Shimizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture

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