At the Shinko Festival (July 17) and the Kanko Festival (July 24) of the Gion Festival, Kuze Komagata Chigo, who will lead the mikoshi (portable shrine) on horseback, has been decided. Kuze Kuze) announced on July 15, 2023. It has been canceled since 2020 due to the new coronavirus, and it is the first time in four years.

Mr. Kishida (right) and Ms. Tokura, who were selected as Kuze Komagata Chigo, at Ayato Kuninaka Shrine in Minami Ward, Kyoto on June 15.

There are two children, and Kaito Kishida (8 years old), a third-year student at Sakaidani Elementary School, is in charge of the Shinko Festival.

Kuze Komagata Chigo's staff receiving exorcism

Ritsumeikan Elementary School third-year student Hisateru Tokura (9 years old) from Minami Ward, Kyoto City will be in charge of the Kankosai.

Mr. Tokura, who was selected as Kuze Komagata Chigo, and dedicated sakaki