The procession was the beginning of one of the most beautiful festivals in Japan, the Kyoto Jidai Matsuri, which is today one of the three largest festivals of Kyoto. The parade stretches for several kilometers, having more than 2000 participants, all dressed in historically accurate costumes covering every historical period, from Heian (794 to 1185) to Meiji (1868 to 1912).
EXIF info:
Nikon D700
Lens: VR 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 300mm
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/100s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 500