Description
This is a summer festival which is really representative of Japan and which boasts a 1100 year long historic tradition. A highlight is a festival float parade which includes 32 floats. These heavy 12 ton floats are controlled just by loud shouting as they pass through the streets of Gion City which has been decorated with one color just for the festival.
Date and time: July
The timing of events can change. Please contact the organizers directly for further details.
20 minutes from JR Kyoto Station on the City Bus route 206 to Higashiyama-dori Kitaoji Bus Terminal, closes to the Gion bus stop
Location Information
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- Address
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Yasaka Shrine and others, Kyoto Prefecture Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, 605-0000
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- Nearest Station
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Kyoto Station
･ JR Tokaido Line
･ JR Biwako Line
･ JR Tokaido Shinkansen
･ JR Kyoto Line
･ JR Sagano Line
･ JR San-in Line
･ JR Nara Line
･ Karasuma Line
･ Kintetsu-kyoto Line
20 minutes by bus
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- Phone Number
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075-561-6155Available languagesonly in Japanese
Original source: ©Shobunsha Publications Inc.
Recommended Spots in Area
- Visiting
- Eating
- Shopping
- Lodgings
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Hanamikoji StreetGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleHistorical Places -
Yasaka ShrineKyoto Station, To-ji TempleShrines -
The Yoshino Cherry Trees of the Philosopher’s WalkKyoto Station, To-ji TempleSpring -
Kodai-ji TempleGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleTemples -
Kyoto International Manga MuseumNijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial PalaceOther Museums -
Kyoto Gyoen National GardenNijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial PalaceGardens
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Kaden Kyoame Gion KoishiGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleOther Cafes and Sweets
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Kyoto Nama ChocolatGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleChocolate
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ashiyaKyoto Station, To-ji TempleTeppanyaki
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Gion Kinana HontenGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleOther Cafes and Sweets
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Gionjaya Tabanenoshi ShinkyogokuGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleOther Cafes and Sweets
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KikusuiGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleFrench Food
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JR KYOTO ISETANKyoto Station, To-ji TempleDepartment Stores
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Yoshida Gennojo-Roho Kyoto Buddhist AltarsNijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial PalaceGift Shops
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JIKKO Cutlery PontochoGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleHousehold Goods Stores
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MUSASHI JAPAN Kyoto Kiyomizu Knife ShopGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleHousehold Goods Stores
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Japan Culture & Character Shop Guf Kyoto storeGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleGift Shops
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MUSASHI JAPAN Kyoto Shijo Knife ShopGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleHousehold Goods Stores
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Guest house Connection Higashiyama ShirakawaGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleJapanese Guest Houses (Minshuku)
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Tawaraya RyokanNijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial PalaceRyokan
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Sumiya RyokanNijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial PalaceRyokan
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KIORI Exec GojoKyoto Station, To-ji TempleHotels
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Chion-In Wajun KaikanGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleEconomy Hotels
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Kyoto White HotelKyoto Station, To-ji TempleHotels
※ The above information was correct at the time of updating, but there may be changes to actual prices. Please confirm the current prices when visiting.
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