Lectures and exhibitions on imperial court culture will be held at Genpoin, the residence of Count Yamashina, which was built in 1920 by the Yamashina family, who have served the imperial court for generations and continue to practice the Yamashina school of clothing art as a noble family profession.

The Imperial Court Culture Lecture "Imperial Court Rites of Passage and the Tale of Genji" to be held on Saturday, November 11th will feature a reenactment of the "Kikyuhakama no Gi" and "Fukasogi no Gi" ceremonies, which are the origins of the modern Shichigosan and whose traditions continue in the Imperial Household. There will also be a lecture by Professor Ken Iwatsubo of the Faculty of Letters at Doshisha University.

The next exhibition, which begins on Sunday, November 11th, will comprehensively display the beauty that was cultivated during the Heian period. In addition to featuring picture scrolls, folding screens, art albums, and hanging scrolls related to The Tale of Genji, visitors will also be able to view ancient calligraphy and costumes, as well as the ritual ceremonies of the "Kikyu Hakama no Gi" and "Fukasogi no Gi."

Genpoin, the residence of the Count of Yamashina, celebrated its 2020th anniversary in 100 and has opened two buildings, the main house and a detached building with a private garden, as accommodation. The large hall regularly hosts lectures and exhibitions on court culture, passing on court culture to the present day.

Genpoin, the residence of the Count of Yamashina, retains its beautiful Sukiya-style architecture and has a solemn presence unlike any other. Why not experience the elegant imperial court culture at this historic residence, which celebrated its 2020th anniversary in 100?

◆Court Culture Lecture: "Court Rites of Passage and the Tale of Genji"
[Date and time] Saturday, November 2024, 11 9:15-00:17 (scheduled end time)
15:30～ Lecture by Professor Ken Iwatsubo of the Faculty of Letters, Doshisha University, "Imperial Court Rites of Passage and the Tale of Genji"
16:30 Hakama dressing ceremony
1645 Fukasogi Ceremony
[Fee] 13,000 yen

◆Exhibition "Imperial Court Rites of Passage and the Tale of Genji"
[Period] November 2024th (Sun) to 11th (Sun), 10
[Time] 11: 00 ~ 16: 00
[Venue] Genpoin, Count Yamashina's Residence (77 Okazaki Hoshoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City)

[Admission fee] 2,000 yen (includes tea and sweets)

【Inquiry】075-752-1110 or info@genhouin.co.jp