Published date: August 8, 2024
Staying in Kyoto to See the Setsubun Ritual
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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.