In Shirakawa, which was also famous for its cherry blossoms, the head of the Regents' House held various events such as cherry blossom viewing parties, poetry parties, kemari (a ball kicking game), and horse races, some of which were attended by the Emperors.
白河は桜の名所としても知られており、摂関家当主はここで観桜の会や詩会・蹴鞠・競馬などの行事が行われて、天皇の行幸もしばしば行われた。