On Tuesday, August 18, a press conference was held to announce the detailed route for the Kan’ei Gyoko Procession Reenactment, as well as related initiatives and new projects.
Regarding the procession route,
- Depart from Kyoto Gyoen National Garden (in front of Kenreimon Gate) [around 12:30 p.m.] ⇒
- Pass through Nakadachiuri Gate of Kyoto Gyoen National Garden ⇒
- Proceed south along Karasuma-dori, then turn right onto Shimochojamachi-dori ⇒
- Proceed west along Shimochojamachi-dori, then turn left onto Higashihorikawa-dori ⇒
- Proceed south along Higashihorikawa-dori, then turn right onto Nijo-dori ⇒
- Arrive at Nijo Castle (Higashi Otemon Gate) [around 3:00 p.m.]
The route was announced as outlined above. Further details will be provided on the Kan’ei Gyoko Procession Reenactment event page.
In addition, a new project will launch on August 20. Four hundred years ago, Tokugawa Iemitsu traveled from Edo to Kyoto for the Kan’ei Gyoko. Now, four centuries later, a plush figure inspired by Iemitsu’s “yuru-e” (informal, freely drawn portrait) will retrace his journey to Kyoto along the route he once traveled.
We hope you will look forward to this project as well!
