The Setsubun Festival was held on February 2nd and February 3rd, 2024 at Yasaka Shrine in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City. There was bean-throwing by maiko, young men, and young women, and worshipers were reaching out with their hands desperately trying to grab good fortune.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.