Hachiman Yama: The Warrior God’s Golden Shrine at Gion Festival
Hachiman Yama brings the protector god of warriors—Hachiman—into the Ato-Matsuri spotlight via a glowing gold-leaf shrine carried on the float. This divine symb...
Hachiman Yama brings the protector god of warriors—Hachiman—into the Ato-Matsuri spotlight via a glowing gold-leaf shrine carried on the float. This divine symb...
Delve into the Gion Festival's rich art collection, featuring exquisite Japanese paintings, textiles, and crafts. Discover the intricate artistry of Kyoto's tra...
Join one of Japan’s most iconic traditions in the heart of Kyoto. Gion Matsuri blends vibrant yamaboko float processions, centuries-old rituals, and deep cultur...
Koi Yama, the bold Carp Warrior Float of Gion Festival’s Ato Matsuri, depicts a carp striving up the waterfall toward dragonhood. Adorned with 16th-century Belg...