Foreign tourists are all smiles after seeing maiko for the first time! Maiko from Gion Kobu performed a Setsubun dedication dance at Yasaka Shrine! It was so cute! Yasaka Shrine in Gion, Kyoto, Japan.
[4k video 60fps]Today, at Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto, maiko from Gion Kobu performed a Setsubun dedication dance. Many tourists gathered in the shrine grounds, and foreign tourists were particularly noticeable. Many of them seemed to have had the opportunity to see maiko up close for the first time, and they looked interested and held up their cameras, voicing their admiration.
The maiko appeared in colorful kimonos, with beautiful white makeup and gorgeous hair accessories. Then, they performed a supple and graceful dance to elegant music. The audience was captivated by their beautiful manners and flowing movements. Foreign tourists in particular seemed very happy to have been able to witness traditional Japanese culture, and all had brightened eyes and smiles on their faces.
After the dedication dance, the bean-throwing ceremony, unique to Setsubun, took place, and the maiko enthusiastically threw the beans, shouting "Fuku wa Uchi!" (Good luck is in!), drawing cheers from the audience. The sight of people trying to get the beans was also heartwarming, and the entire venue created a warm atmosphere as if enveloped in good fortune.
These moments, where you can experience the beauty of traditional Japanese culture, will surely have become special memories for tourists from Japan and abroad. Many people spent happy moments watching the adorable maiko dance and the lively atmosphere of Setsubun.