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Omi Shrine Karuta Festival

Omi Shrine Karuta Festival

Event Overview

On the first day, the competition will be held in the Karuta Masters and Queen Place finals. On the next day, Magi, Torihime, Yomi and others perform the "Karuta Open no Yui", an ancient style style in the Dynasty costume, followed by the "Kokura Hyakunin Isshu Competition Karuta Takamatsugiya Memorial Cup Omi Shrine National Convention". * Master battle viewing requires advance application in principle. Image courtesy Omi Shrine

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Omi Shrine, Omi Kangakukan
  • Address:   
  • 1-1 Jingu-cho, Otsu, Shiga
  • PublicTransportation:   
Keihan Omijin Miyamae Station → 10-minute walk
  • CarAccess:   
10 minutes from Meishin Expressway Kyoto East IC via National Route 161 (Nishi-Otsu Bypass)
  • Phone Number:   
  • 077-522-3725 (Omi Shrine)
  • Parking Number:   
200 vehicles/free. Use public transportation as much as possible

Event Period

  • Saturday, January 11, 2025-January 13 (Monday, holiday)

Price

Free viewing (competition participation is paid)

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events


The Karate Bow
Omi Shrine

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