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Japan's biggest festival, the Gion Matsuri in Kyoto has been held yearly since 869. The parades, floats, food and reverie turn the city into a massive party.
Jan 20, 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 for centuries. It highlights Japan's rich history and traditions and immerses visitors in a dynamic and spirited atmosphere.
Gion Matsuri is one of the most important festivals of Yasaka Jinja Shrine with a tradition of more than 1150 years and takes place over the entire month of July. The month-long Gion Matsuri is a festival to prevent epidemics.
Jul 1, 2015 · Gion Matsuri: Kyoto’s Biggest Festival. The Gion Matsuri (Gion Festival) is Kyoto’s biggest annual festival. It’s a multiday event that is equal parts religious observance and raucous street festival. Here, I’ll explain the best way to enjoy the festival. Gion Matsuri – image © Jeffrey Friedl.
Jun 16, 2023 · Gion Matsuri (Gion Festival) is an annual festival held in Kyoto in July. The main parades and events are on July 14-16, July 17, and July 24. If you're in Kyoto, enjoy these exciting parades that boast a history of more than a thousand years! Latest update : 2023.06.16. MATCHA.
Summary. July in Kyoto is completely dominated by the Gion Festival, one of the most famous festivals in all of Japan. From the very first days of the month when local neighborhoods begin organizing to the very last day's closing ceremony and purification, those who come to Kyoto during this period would be hard pressed not to find themselves ...
Apr 8, 2018 · The Gion Matsuri (祇園祭) which takes place every year in July is one of the largest and most historical festivals in Japan. Most of the events are held near Kyoto’s Gion district which is also where the festival got its name from. It has a long history and the floats used in the parade are breathtaking.
