Kyoto Gion Festival Tour/Travel 2026
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Kyoto 3 Great Festivals: Kyoto Gozan Okuribi
What is the Gion Festival?
Event period: Every Jul.
祇園祭・山鉾巡行 (イメージ)©京都市観光協会
「祇園祭」は八坂神社のお祭りで、今からおよそ1100余年前、日本全国の国の数に準じて66本の矛を立てて、疫病退散のために御霊会を行ったのが始まりと伝えられています。
祇園祭は、 7月1日の「吉符入」にはじまり、31日の「疫神社夏越祭」まで、1ヶ月間にわたり各種の神事・行事がくり広げられます。
<How to enjoy the Gion Festival>
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A specialty of the Gion Festival: "Chimaki"
It is said that if you display it at your front door, you will be protected from misfortune and disaster for a year and be granted the blessings of each float. -
The town becomes a museum during the Byobu Festival (first festival: Jul. 14th to 16th / second festival: Jul. 21st to 23rd)
The Byobu Festival is a festival during the Yoiyama period where art furnishings owned by long-established businesses and families in the city are open to the public, allowing visitors to experience the traditional culture passed down by the people of Kyoto and the lifestyle of the people who have supported the Gion Festival to this day. -
A gorgeous and spectacular Yamahoko procession called a "moving art museum" (first festival: Jul. 17th / second festival: Jul. 24th)
The 34 floats in all are known as "moving art museums," and the splendor of their decorations, including gorgeous metalwork, beautiful embroidery, and imported textiles, is a sight to behold. -
The powerful "Tsujimawashi"
"Tsujimawashi" is a spectacular performance in which a 10-ton float is turned around to change direction.
Gion Festival Tour
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Relaxed Adult Getaway
A gentle trip that even Ages 75 and over members can participate with peace of mind. We offer a small group of 10~28 people per bus, allowing you to enjoy a relaxed itinerary using short-distance tourist spots and transportation.
