Uneme Matsuri

(采女祭)

Date

FROM 2019.09.12
TO 2019.09.13

Description

A festival at Uneme Shrine dedicated to an Emperor's mistress (uneme) who committed suicide by throwing herself into Sarusawa pond. Ceremonial Kangen boat carrying a Hanaogi (large fan made up of flowers) cruise the pond before the Hanaogi is set afloat to calm the deceased spirit.

Location

Nara City
Nara

Access Map (アクセスと地図)