"Kyoto Gion Matsuri" Yamahoko Junko (Float Procession) Paid Seating
"Kyoto Gion Matsuri" Yamahoko Junko (Float Procession) Paid Seating
What to expect
Registered as a UNESCO heritage, Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri has over 1,000 years of history. Its highlight, the Yamahoko Junko float procession, is a grand summer tradition. Experience its power from reserved seats on Oike-dori Street!
Packages (4)
- Starting at
- 09:00
Schedule
- —Check-in at Oike-dori Venue
- —(9:00 AM: Reception opens)*The first float is scheduled to arrive around 10:30 AM. Please arrive at the reception at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled arrival time of the first float.
- —Yamahoko JunkoOn July 17th, a procession of 23 floats takes place, led by the Naginata Hoko. Highlights include the powerful "Tsujimawashi," where massive floats dynamically turn at intersections, enchanting Gion-bayashi music, and dazzling decorative textiles.
- —Dismissal on site
- Starting at
- 09:00
Schedule
- —Check-in at Oike-dori Venue
- —(9:00 AM: Reception opens)*The first float is scheduled to arrive around 10:30 AM. Please arrive at the reception at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled arrival time of the first float.
- —Yamahoko JunkoOn July 17th, a procession of 23 floats takes place, led by the Naginata Hoko. Highlights include the powerful "Tsujimawashi," where massive floats dynamically turn at intersections, enchanting Gion-bayashi music, and dazzling decorative textiles.
- —Dismissal on site
- Starting at
- 08:30
Schedule
- —Check-in at Oike-dori Venue
- —(8:30 AM: Reception opens)*The first float is scheduled to arrive around 9:50 AM. Please arrive at the reception at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled arrival time of the first float.
- —Yamahoko JunkoOn July 24th, 11 floats join the procession. A key highlight is the "Kuji-aratame" (lottery inspection ceremony). Since the parade order is drawn in advance, the Mayor of Kyoto performs a ritual during the event to verify that all floats are in their correct positions.
- —Dismissal on site
- Starting at
- 08:30
Schedule
- —Check-in at Oike-dori Venue
- —(8:30 AM: Reception opens)*The first float is scheduled to arrive around 9:50 AM. Please arrive at the reception at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled arrival time of the first float.
- —Yamahoko JunkoOn July 24th, 11 floats join the procession. A key highlight is the "Kuji-aratame" (lottery inspection ceremony). Since the parade order is drawn in advance, the Mayor of Kyoto performs a ritual during the event to verify that all floats are in their correct positions.
- —Dismissal on site
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