Gion Festival
A month of Kyoto summer brought to life by yamahoko floats and Gion music
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A month of Kyoto summer brought to life by yamahoko floats and Gion music
A traditional summer festival in Kokuryō, where lights and prayers reflect on the Takeda River
Commemorative fireworks and a grand cascade illuminating the night sky and waters of the Kokuo River
A Heian-era scene unfolds on Miyajima as the gozasen glides across the water to the sound of gagaku
A Bon Odori festival where live Kawachi Ondo brings the night in Kinshicho to life
A moment of marine fireworks lighting up the night sky and waters of Takeno Beach
A festival where faces painted on bellies dance through Furano’s summer
A summer Gion festival connecting Takada and Naoetsu with mikoshi and dashi
A summer festival bringing Zuizenji’s traditions and Inami’s craftsmanship to life