🏮 Gion Matsuri
祇園祭
Kyoto (Yasaka Shrine and Kyoto City Area) · Every year, 14–24 July
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Gion Matsuri is a festival held over one month, from July 1 to 31, at Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto. Its main highlights are the yamaboko (festival float) processions of the Saki Matsuri (July 17) and Ato Matsuri (July 24). The floats are assembled without nails, and during Yoiyama the lanterns and screen displays can be enjoyed. It is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Getting there
The nearest stations include Subway Shijo Station, Hankyu Karasuma Station, and Keihan Sanjo Station. Walking or city buses can also be used.
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