The traditional ancient ritual of cutting bamboo, which resembles a giant snake, took place at Kurama Temple in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City on June 20, 2024. A local resident dressed as a warrior monk wearing a Benkei hat swung down a mountain knife with great force.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
