Mar 21, 2013 - 1 min read

Kiyomori Festival on Miyajima 2027

A Heian scroll come to life at Itsukushima Shrine

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Everyone loves the Kiyomori Festival! (Photo: GetHiroshima)
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Kiyomori Festival on Miyajima 2027
Everyone loves the Kiyomori Festival! (Photo: GetHiroshima)

Venue

Itsukushima Shrine

When

Late March 2027


Notice: The dates for this event are not yet confirmed. This page will be updated once the official date(s) are announced by the event organizers. Please check the official event site for the latest info.

Every March local people dress up in medieval Heian costume to pay thanks to the powerful Heike clan leader, Taira no Kiyomori, responsible for turning the floating Itsukushima Shrine on the sacred island of Miyajima into the stunning piece of unique architecture that remains today.

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Find more info about Santuario de Itsukushima .

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Everyone loves the Kiyomori Festival! (Photo: <a href="http://www.gethiroshima.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">GetHiroshima</a>)
Banners and brass bands to kick things off. (Photo: <a href="http://www.gethiroshima.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">GetHiroshima</a>)
Cute kids in colorful costumes. (Photo: <a href="http://www.gethiroshima.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">GetHiroshima</a>)
Shirabyoshi court dancers and deer. (Photo: <a href="http://www.gethiroshima.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">GetHiroshima</a>)
Blind biwa houshi "lute priests" spread the epic tale of the rise and fall of the Heike clan throughout Japan. (Photo: <a href="http://www.gethiroshima.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">GetHiroshima</a>)
The main man - Taira no Kiyomori, the great leader of the Heike clan. (Photo: <a href="http://www.gethiroshima.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">GetHiroshima</a>)
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Miyajima Kiyomori Festival(宮島清盛まつり)

Late Mar 2027

Free

Itsukushima Shrine

1-1 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0588 (Map) (Directions)

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