Special Exhibition and Special Parade of the Ceremonial Horse-Drawn Carriages for the 20th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor


1  Special Exhibition for the 20th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor


(1)  Period: November 14th (Sat.) through 23rd (Mon.) (National Holiday), 2009   
(2)  Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Gates closed at 3:30 pm.)
(3)  Venue: The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
(4)  Entrance and Exit: Ote-mon Gate, Hirakawa-mon Gate, Kitahanebashi-mon Gate.
(5)  Exhibits:

1.Special Exhibition of the Ceremonial Robes and Other Ceremonial Items, commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor

Venue:Old Guards House (Hyakuninbansho)
Exhibits: The Ceremonial Robes used on the occasion of various ceremonies including the Ceremony of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor
Traditional Robe, Sokutai Kurohou (black) for male attendants (Gubuin),
The traditional Robe, Itsutsu Ginu, Kara Ginu and Mo for female attendants,
Traditional Robe, Sokutai Kurohou (black) for the ceremonial attendants (Iginomono),
Traditional Robe, Sokutai Akehou (Red) for the bearers of ceremonial items (Igimono Hojisha): Bow(Yumi),
Traditional Robe, Sokutai Hanadahou (Blue) for the bearers of ceremonial items (Igimono Hojisha): Halberd (Hoko)
Traditional Robe, Sokutai Hanadahou for (Blue) the Gatekeepers (Emon),
Garment for the maidservants (Uneme) (Setting and Clearing the Dining Table),
Special Garment, Fusan for the firekeepers (Hitaki),
Special Costume for the Kume dance (Kume Mai Shozoku),
Special Costume for the Five Stanzas Dance (Gosechi no Mai Hime)

The Ceremonial Items used on the occasion of various ceremonies including the Ceremony of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor
Sword (Tachi),
Arrow Case (Yanagui),
Shield (Tate)

2.Special Exhibition of the Ceremonial Banners and other items, commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor

Venue:Honmaru Site Square
Exhibits: Banzai Ban (A banner with "banzai" written on it), Nissho Toban (Imperial Banner bearing the sign of the sun), Gessho Toban (Imperial Banner bearing the sign of the moon), Kikkasho Daikinban (Large banner with the chrysanthemum crest of the Imperial House), Kikkasho Chukinban (Medium banner with the chrysanthemum crest of the Imperial House), Kikkasho Shokinban (Small banner with the chrysanthemum crest of the Imperial House), Hoko (halberd), Sho (gong), Ko (drum)

* May be cancelled in case of bad weather.

3.Special Exhibition of the Ceremonial Cars and Ceremonial Horse-Drawn Carriages, commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor

Venue:Foundation of the Main Donjon (Honmaru Tenshukaku Ato)
Exhibits:The Ceremonial Cars
   Rolls Royce used on the occasion of the Ceremonial Procession of Celebration
   Nissan Prince Royal used on the occasion of the ceremonial visit to the Ise Shrine after the Enthronement Ceremony of His Majesty the Emperor

The Ceremonial Horse-Drawn Carriages
   Type No.2 used by His Majesty the Emperor on the occasion of the ceremonial visit to the Ise Shrine after the Enthronement Ceremony of His Majesty the Emperor.
   Type No.3 used by Her Majesty the Empress on the occasion of the ceremonial visit to the Ise Shrine after the Enthronement Ceremony of His Majesty the Emperor.

4.Special Exhibition of Bonsai, commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor

Venue:Ninomaru Suwa Teahouse (Suwanochaya at Ninomaru)
Exhibits: Fourteen representative Bonsai displayed at the Imperial Palace on the occasion of welcoming state guests and other important events

5.Special Exhibition of Gagaku Instruments, commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor

Venue:Honmaru Rest House
Exhibits: Thirteen Gagaku Instruments including Pipes (Ryuuteki, Komabue, Kagurabue, Hichiriki, Shou), Strings (Sou, Wagon, Biwa) and Purcussion (Shouko, Taiko, Kakko, Sannotsuzumi, Shakubyoushi)

6.Film showing of the Great Ceremony of Heisei, commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor

Venue:Foundation of the Main Donjon (Honmaru Tenshukaku Ato)
Exhibits: Screening: The Ceremonial Procession of Celebration (Shukuga Onretsu no Gi), the ceremonial visit to the Ise Shrine after the Enthronement Ceremony of His Majesty the Emperor and the Daijo sai.


2  On the 20th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor, Special Parade of the Ceremonial Horse-Drawn Carriages will be held as follows:

(1)  Data: November 28th (Sat.) and 29th (Sun), 2009, 11:00 am and 2:00pm (twice a day)
(2)  Venue: The East Garden Court "Ninomaru" in The Imperial Palace
* It may be cancelled in case of bad weather.
(3)  Entrance and Exit: Ote-mon Gate, Hirakawa-mon Gate, Kitahanebashi-mon Gate.
(4)  Exhibits: Parade of the Ceremonial Horse-Drawn Carriages used by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress on the occasion of the ceremonial visit to the Ise Shrine after the Enthronement Ceremony of His Majesty the Emperor