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    Gion Festival History: Kyoto’s Storied Summer Matsuri

    The Gion Matsuri in Kyoto began in 869 CE as a ritual to calm vengeful spirits amidst a deadly plague—evolving over centuries into the grand celebration of floa...

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    Saki Matsuri: Kyoto’s First Flourish of the Gion Festival in July

    Saki Matsuri kicks off Gion Matsuri each mid-July in Kyoto, parading 23 stunning Yamaboko floats—yama and hoko—as towering symbols of artistry and history. Stre...

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    Community: The Heartbeat of Kyoto’s Gion Festival

    The Gion Festival thrives through the collective spirit of its community—where multigenerational participation, traditional craftsmanship, and cultural heritage...

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    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 t...

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    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...

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    Exploring the Gion Festival Art Collection: Masterpieces of Japanese Cultur...

    Delve into the Gion Festival's rich art collection, featuring exquisite Japanese paintings, textiles, and crafts. Discover the intricate artistry of Kyoto's tra...

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    Experience Gion Matsuri – Kyoto’s Grand Festival of Floats & Rituals

    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...

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    Koi Yama – Carp Warrior Float | Gion Festival Ato Matsuri

    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...

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    Ashikari Yama – A Heartfelt Tale in Kyoto’s Gion Festival

    Ashikari Yama is a charming float from Kyoto’s Gion Festival, featured in the Saki Matsuri parade. It tells the heartfelt story of a man reunited with his wife...

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    The Gion Festival celebrates Kyoto’s rich heritage through art, tradition, and community. From intricate floats to sacred rituals, it offers a truly unforgettab...

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