In the foreground is a drum player providing rhythm for the procession, the group of guys carrying the shrine. As they pass bystanders shower them with water--not bad work for a hot summer day.
Visible on the right is a throw of water. On the left is someone holding an empty bowl after having thrown water. Ground behind the procession is soaked.
Clothing looks a little wet...
The kids were taking particular delight in doing their part.
Incoming stream on the right...
Good action photo of enthusiastic participant.
Not to be outdone: an adult applies a bucketful.
Unfortunately, while waiting in line for the ninja show, I missed the stunt performance involving this tower and guys on the ground.
One building contained a series of indoor depictions of important times in the Edo period. Here, well, the beheadings speak for themselves.
Look who's receiving the royal treatment!
Seemingly a not-too-optimistic embrace of the year 1868...
Never a wrong time for a smartphone...
Doesn't look too comfortable...
Lots of Japanese to tell this story--but no English...
Not quite sure what to make of this...
Traditional period boat shuttles visitors from one end of the park to the other.