As part of the Kan’ei Gyoko 400th Anniversary Commemoration, a reenactment procession recreating the Kan’ei Gyoko—one of the largest-scale events of the Edo period—is scheduled to take place on December 6, 2026.
In advance of this event, a “Briefing Session on the Reenactment Procession of the Kan’ei Gyoko” will be held to provide detailed information on the procession’s content and participation procedures.
The briefing will begin with an explanation of the historical background of the Kan’ei Gyoko itself, followed by an overview of the procession route, its structure, and the ceremonial costumes, as well as guidance on how to participate.
The session is designed not only for those interested in joining the procession or considering participation, but also for anyone with a general interest in history and culture.
We warmly invite you to attend.
[Event Overview]
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
① From 1:00 p.m. (Doors open at 12:30 p.m. / Walking tour from 2:00 p.m.)
② From 3:00 p.m. (Doors open at 2:30 p.m. / Walking tour from 4:00 p.m.)
For both sessions, participants will disperse in front of Nijo Castle after the walking tour.
Please note that the walking tour will be cancelled in the event of rain.
Venue: Kyō-Washin-an
— A Hub for Cultural and Historical Exchange —
429 Nijōjō-chō, Nishi-iru, Horikawa, Nijō-dōri, Kamigyō Ward, Kyoto City
Participation Fee: ¥500 (tax included)
Capacity: Approximately 20 participants per session (advance registration required; first come, first served)
Registration: Advance registration via Peatix
▶︎ [Click here to register]
〈Inquiries Regarding This Event〉
Email:info@kaneigyoko400.jp
Tel: +81-80-9923-4252
(Executive Committee Secretariat; closed on weekends and public holidays / 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)
Organized by: Kan’ei Gyoko 400th Anniversary Commemoration Executive Committee
(within the Agency for Cultural Affairs Collaborative Platform)
Co-organized by: Living History KYOTO
Details and the latest updates regarding the event will be shared regularly on the official website and through social media channels.
We kindly invite you to stay tuned.
