Gion Matsuri (祇園祭), the festival of Yasaka Shrine, is the most famous festival in Japan. It takes place over the entire month of July. There are many different events, but the grand procession …

The Gion Festival (祇園祭, Gion Matsuri) is one of the largest and most famous festivals in Japan, taking place annually during the month of July in Kyoto. [1] Many events take place in central …

Feb 16, 2017 · Enjoy centuries old traditions, lively parades, mouth-watering street food, and contagious fun at one of Japan’s most popular summertime festivals—Gion Matsuri in Kyoto. …

What is the Gion Matsuri Festival？ The Gion Matsuri in Kyoto is one of the three greatest festivals in Japan. The other two are the Kanda Matsuri in Tokyo and Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka. …

Feb 6, 2024 · The Gion Festival, or "Gion Matsuri," is a pinnacle of Kyoto's annual celebrations. Taking place in July, this month-long festivity has been woven into the fabric of Kyoto's culture …

The Gion Matsuri dates from 869 and is the country's biggest festival. The festival turns the city into a huge party, especially during the two periods in mid-July when elaborately-decorated …

Jun 25, 2024 · Enjoy the Gion Matsuri, most important festival in Kyoto and one of Japan's top 3 matsuri. Discover its history and how to get to the main locations to admire the Yamaboko …

May 23, 2024 · The magnificent Gion Matsuri, dating back to the Heian period, attracts visitors from all over Japan for the Yoi-yama and Yamaboko-junkō parades. The main draw of the …

Jul 18, 2019 · Gion Matsuri is one of Japan's three major festivals and is held by Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto's Gion area. Every year in July, the Kyoto city center is full of the sights and sounds of …

The Gion Matsuri has a history dating back all the way to 869, when the emperor dedicated 66 pikes and ordered prayers and festivities be carried out at Yasaka Shrine in order to appease …