Kita Kannon Yama enshrines Kannon, the Buddhist bodhisattva of mercy (Japanese version of Avalokiteśvara). This float is unique: its statue even shows light facial hair, hinting at older traditions of gender fluidity. As one of the more traditional floats in Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri, it maintains a personal, neighborhood character in contrast to the more touristic floats.
Kita Kannon Yama – The Northern Kannon Float of Compassion in Kyoto
Kita Kannon Yama enshrines Kannon, the Buddhist bodhisattva of mercy (Japanese version of Avalokiteśvara). This float is unique: its statue even shows light facial hair, hinting at older traditions of gender fluidity. As one of the more traditional floats in Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri, it maintains a personal, neighborhood character in contrast to the more touristic floats. Visit : https://www.gionfestival.org/yamaboko-floats/ato-matsuri/kita-kannon-yama/
