The Mitarashi Festival, where people soak their feet in the water to pray for health and long life, began on July 18, 2025 at Shimogamo Shrine, a World Heritage Site in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City. Many worshippers came from the morning, wading up to their knees in the cool water of the pond and feeling a moment of coolness.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
