** Kameoka Festival  亀岡祭り
Kameoka Event in October  亀岡１０月下旬イベント
This is a traditional autumn festival held in Kameoka City around the area used to be a castle town
Kameoka Festival is considered to be Gion Festival of Kameoka
n which various type of festival fleets march along the streets in the town.
It is annually held for three days between 23rd and 25th of October.
On 23rd and 24th streets are illuminated with lanterns along with festival fleets.
On 25th the main parade will be held with fleets elaborately decorated with traditional fabrics .
along the streets near the remain of Kameoka Castle
Kameoka Festival is designated as an intangible cultural asset of Kyoto prefecture
This tradition was passed on from generation to generation to this day with corporation of residents in the city.
With its main preparation stage until its closure the actual function of festival extends for 1 whole month.
It is a big performance event of folk culture in Kameoka City.
This festival is hosted by Kuwayama Shrine located in Kamiyata-cho in the city which is south of the station along route 6.
You can see the miniature models of Kameoka Festival displayed in Galleria Kameoka located along route 9.
The venue of the festival is little south of JR Kameoka Station.
You would start to feel the spirit of festivity as you walk toward south from the station.
It is very nice to stroll around this part of the town where there are a lot of traditional style of buildings are remaining
Be sure to get Kameoka strap upon your visit to this event.
This would surely be a great commemoration to the event.
Upon your visit to Kameoka for Kameoka Festival it is recommended that you also make your visit to Cosmos Park.  This park is open for flower season of Cosmos from late September until the end of October.
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Trans-word+ : TGM Kyoto Guide
