“Mitama Matsuri”

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The four days period from July 13-16, Yasukuni Shrine will be held “Mitama Matsuri”

Yasukuni Shrine is a place for honor the war dead.

“Mikoshi” and “Bon odori” is always held in the festival.

“Mikoshi” is a carriage for Gods, Japanese people walk carring the “Mikoshi”

“Bon odori” is the dance for holding a memorial service for the dead.

The place is displayed with many yellow paper lantern, This scenery is very amazing after dark.

 

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