Kita Kannon Yama feels more like a neighborhood gathering than a showpiece—it’s a hushed, traditional corner of Gion Matsuri that still welcomes local members to view its treasures. At its heart is a gender-fluid Kannon statue—a unique twist on Japanese Hachiman-style divine imagery and spiritual ceremony.
Kita Kannon Yama: Kyoto’s Quiet Guardian of Compassion at Gion Festival
Kita Kannon Yama feels more like a neighborhood gathering than a showpiece—it’s a hushed, traditional corner of Gion Matsuri that still welcomes local members to view its treasures. At its heart is a gender-fluid Kannon statue—a unique twist on Japanese Hachiman-style divine imagery and spiritual ceremony. See more at https://www.gionfestival.org/yamaboko-floats/ato-matsuri/kita-kannon-yama/
