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Comb Festival

The Comb Festival, also known as Kushi Matsuri, is an annual event held at Yasui Konpiragu Shrine in Kyoto to honor hair ornaments and preserve traditional hairdressing culture.

Date
Sep 29, 2026
Location
Kyoto
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Comb Festival
Date
Sep 29, 2026
Location
Kyoto
Shinto Traditional Festival Kyoto

Event summary

Highlights

  • Shinto ritual at the Kushizuka grave mound
  • Historical hairstyle show spanning the Kofun period to modern day
  • Gratitude ceremony for used combs and hairpins
The festival is organized by local beauticians to express gratitude for worn-out combs and hairpins. A central part of the event is a Shinto ritual held at the Kushizuka, a dedicated grave mound for combs located within the Yasui Konpiragu Shrine grounds.

Visitors can observe a hairstyle show featuring women who display various traditional styles. These historical looks span several centuries, representing the evolution of Japanese hair-styling from the ancient Kofun period through to the modern era.

Practical details

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Yasui Konpiragu Shrine
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Organizers, including local beauticians, hold the Comb Festival
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