Gion festival "yoiyama" #7
祇園祭 宵山
Sorry for the flood of photos...
Gion Matsuri is a festival takes place in honor of Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto with over 30 events in July. The origin of this festival is a religious ritual to calm the plague that spread all over the country in 869. The highlight of the festival is "Yamaboko Junko" held on 17th (Saki-Matsuri) and 24th(Ato-matsuri). In this event decorated floats are pulled by people and parade around downtown Kyoto.
"Yoiyama" is a pre-night festival of "Yamaboko Junko". From 14th through 16th(Saki-Matsuri) and 21st through 23rd(Ato-Matsuri), floats are built on the streets and you can see the inside of the floats during that time. There are many roadside stands that sell snacks and sweets.
Gion festival "yoiyama" #7
祇園祭 宵山
Sorry for the flood of photos...
Gion Matsuri is a festival takes place in honor of Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto with over 30 events in July. The origin of this festival is a religious ritual to calm the plague that spread all over the country in 869. The highlight of the festival is "Yamaboko Junko" held on 17th (Saki-Matsuri) and 24th(Ato-matsuri). In this event decorated floats are pulled by people and parade around downtown Kyoto.
"Yoiyama" is a pre-night festival of "Yamaboko Junko". From 14th through 16th(Saki-Matsuri) and 21st through 23rd(Ato-Matsuri), floats are built on the streets and you can see the inside of the floats during that time. There are many roadside stands that sell snacks and sweets.