Gion Festival
A month-long Kyoto festival centered on Yasaka Jinja Shrine features sacred rituals, food stalls, illuminated floats, and culminates in a grand procession and parade.
1–31 Jul 2026Kyoto · KansaiUNESCO World Heritage Sites
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