This festival dates back to the 7th century.It is an origin to have sent the messenger to Kamo shrine by the emperor for suppress the epidemic. Main part is celebrated on May 15th. The people who wear the costume at the Heian era parade from The Imperial Palace to Kamigamao shine via the Simogamo shine.There are a lot of points of seeing,personaly we recommend at Tadasunomori at Shimogamo shine.You can see it in the shade of tree of vergin forest.
