In conjunction with the Double Ninth Festival (September 9th), Jonangu Shrine in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, is dedicating its annual "Kiku no Miko Kagura" dance. Shrine maidens with chrysanthemum flowers in their crowns dance gracefully in the worship hall, captivating worshippers.
At Jonangu Shrine, shrine maidens holding seasonal flowers such as plum, wisteria, and chrysanthemum perform Kagura dances to pray for the fulfillment of wishes and good health.
In addition to the dance on the 9th in September 2024, the dance will also be performed every Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday at 10 am and 3 pm. Starting this year, fresh chrysanthemum flowers have been decorated in the worship hall, adding color to the atmosphere. In addition, the "flower charm" that is awarded to those who request it is inscribed with a poem that Murasaki Shikibu composed when she was given "chrysanthemum cotton" by Minamoto Noriko, the wife of Fujiwara no Michinaga. 1,000 yen.
