'Kemari' is a soccer-like game, which had gained great popularity in Heian era among the aristocracy. This ancient game is played annually at Shimogamo Jinja Shrine. Their brightly colored court costumes and the voice they hang when kicking the ball will lead you to the time of elegant imperial period.
The 37th "Gafu-ten" (Bonsai exhibition)
at Miyako Messe
January 5 - 8, 2012 from 9:30 to 16:30
Where: Kyoto International Exhibition Hall "Miyako Messe"
About 1,200 "Bonsai" selected from all over Japan will be exhibited at this annual event.
"Toshiya" Hall Archery at Sanjusangen-do Temple
January 15, 2012 from 9:00 to15:30
This New Year event is called "Sanjusangen-do Toshiya", originally started in the 16th century, and it is a Japanese archery competition shooting arrows through a 60-meter corridor at the temple.
"Hatsu Kobo" at Toji
January 21, 2012: 8:00 - 16:00
"Hatsu Kobo", whichi means the first market of the year, will be held at Toji.
Many open stalls line up inside the temple, selling commodities, antiques, and more!