The Jidai Matsuri is a traditional Japanese festival held annually on October 22 in Kyoto, Japan. It is one of Kyoto's three major festivals, with the other two being the Aoi Matsuri, held annually on May 15, and the Gion Matsuri, which is held annually from 17 to July 24. It is a festival enjoyed by people of all ages, participating in its historical reenactment parade dressed in authentic costumes representing various periods, and characters in Japanese feudal history.
Jidai Matsuri (Kyoto, Japan)
On October 22, in the year 0, Jidai Matsuri (Kyoto, Japan). This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of October 22, one of 409 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on October 22, 0 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Holidays event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 24 June 2026.
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