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Setsubun
Getting rid of misfortune & spring welcome 
February 3rd, which is one day before Risshun (the first day of spring according to the lunar calendar), is called Setsubun in Japan. It's not a national holiday, but mame maki (bean throwing) ceremonies are performed on Setsubun. Traditionally, people throw roasted soy beans throughout their home, shouting "oni wa soto" (demons out) and "fuku wa uchi" (fortune in). These beans are called fuku mame (fortune beans). It is believed that people will be healthy and happy if they pick up and eat the number of fuku mame equal to their age. Eating fortune sushi rolls is another Japanese custom on Setsubun.
Bean throwing ceremonies are held at many temples and shrines around the country. People visit shrines and temples to pick up beans and thus obtain good fortune. Visit shrines and temples near you in Kyoto on Setsubun!
Feb. 2 & 3
Yasaka Shrine
The ceremony starts from 9:00. Auspicious soy bean scattering, sweet Japanese sake service and amulet offering. On these two days beautiful maiko from all four of Kyoto's flower towns will visit this shrine and scatter beans (dance from 13:00); Access: City Bus #206, get off at Gion; Tel: 075-561-6155; http://web.kyoto-inet.or.jp/org/yasaka/
Feb. 2 & 3
Shogo-in Temple
The temple's main Buddhist deity (Fudo Myo-o) will be open to the public only on this day. The ceremony begins from 13:00 on the 3rd; Access: Kyoto City Bus #206, get off at Kumano Jinja-mae; Tel: 075-771-1880.
Feb. 2 & 3
Senbon Enma-do Temple
Boiled konnyaku (made from taro yam starch; 400 yen) is sold to worshippers. Kyogen performance (from 19:30 on Feb. 3); Access: Kyoto City Bus #206, get off at Senbon Kuramaguchi; Tel: 075-462-3332.
Feb. 2-4
Mibu-dera Temple
Mibu Kyogen performances (from 13:00 on both days), a procession, goma prayer-stick burning fire ceremony, and prayer will be held at the temple on these days. People write their names and those of family members on a clay plate to wish for good fortune; Access: Kyoto City Bus #26, get off at Mibudera-michi; Tel: 075-841-3381; http://www.mibudera.com/
Feb. 2-4
Yoshida Shrine
This is the largest setsubun festival in the city. Attending is believed to be help in warding off misfortune. During the event people come to burn old amulets, papers and other personal possessions in a huge bonfire. A number of food stalls line up along the approach to the shrine and are open until very late. Setsubun ritual from 18:00 on the 2nd; Access: Kyoto City Bus #206, get off at Kyodai Seimon-mae; Tel: 075-771-3788; http://www5.ocn.ne.jp/~yosida/
Feb. 3
Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine
The Setsubun Festival in the Kagura-den Hall starts from 13:00. Kyogen by the Shigeyama Sengoro Family will be performed along with Japanese dance and auspicious bean scattering by maiko from Kamishichiken; Access: Kyoto City Bus #50, get off at Kitano Tenmangu-mae; Tel: 075-461-0005; http://www.kitanotenmangu.or.jp/
Feb. 3
Rozan-ji Temple
The temple's Setsubun ritual is known as Oni Odori (demon dance). Oni demon dance: from 15:00, and bean scattering from 16:00, old amulet burning from 17:00; Access: Kyoto City Bus #205, get off at Furitsu Idai Byoin-mae; Tel: 075-231-0355.
Feb. 3
Shimogamo Shrine
From 10:00, a special arrow shooting ritual is held. Main setsubun festival at the main hall and old amulet burning ceremony: from 11:00; bean and rice cake scattering: from 13:30; Access: Kyoto City Bus #205, get off at Shimogamo-jinja-mae; Tel: 075-781-0010; http://www.shimogamo-jinja.or.jp/
Feb. 3
Heian-jingu Shrine
Kyogen performance: 12:00-14:00; Setsubun Festival: from 13:00; auspicious bean scattering: from 15:00; setsubun fire burning: from 16:00; free sweet sake service (all day); Access: Kyoto City Bus #5, get off at Kyoto Kaikan Bijutsukan-mae; Tel: 075-761-0221; http://www.heianjingu.or.jp/
Feb. 8
Hatsu Uma Festival at Fushimi Inari-taisha 
This grand festival is held from 8:00. The festival is based on the legend that the shrine deity, Inari (protector of grains, especially rice, and thus wealth/business in general), descended from heaven to the top of Mt. Inari. On this day, people pray for good business and a healthy family life; Access: JR Inari Stn. or Keihan Fushimi Inari Stn.; Tel: 075-641-7331; http://inari.jp/
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