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春季大祭（吉祥院六斎念仏）

春季大祭（吉祥院六斎念仏）

Event Overview

春と夏の年2回奉納される伝統行事。かつては京都における芸能として、六斎念仏の中心的位置を占め盛大に催された。獅子舞や祇園囃子などが笛、太鼓、鉦などで演奏され、境内は露店も出て夜遅くまで賑わう（20～21時過ぎ）。夏季大祭は2025年8月25日（月）開催予定。※2025年は状況により変更・中止の場合あり。

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • 吉祥院天満宮内
  • Address:   
  • 京都府京都市南区吉祥院政所町3（西大路十条西入北）
  • PublicTransportation:   
JR Nishioji Station → 15-minute walk
  • Phone Number:   
  • 075-691-5303（吉祥院天満宮）

Event Period

  • Friday, April 25, 2025

Price

Free

Event Category

Traditional performing arts and dances

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