When is the Gion Festival? Explaining the main period and history! [2025]
Gion Festival What is Kyoto ・ Yasaka Shrine Every year A month-long festival held from July 1st to July 31st is.
Japan's three major festivals Known as one of the festivals, many tourists visit during the Gion Festival.
Event information for 2025 (Reiwa 7) Gion Festival Dates and Schedule Since it is divided into details, I will explain it below!
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table of contents
- 1 What is the Gion Festival? What kind of festival is it?
- 2 Gion Festival When is the main event?
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Gion Festival Schedule/Schedule
- 3.1 Lucky sign: Ticket
- 3.2 Naginata Hokomachi Osendo: Naginata Boko Chosendo
- 3.3 Lottery type: lottery
- 3.4 Performance of the Naginata Hoko Children's Dance: Naginata Hokochi Gomaihiro (Dance of Peace)
- 3.5 Ayagasa hoko child shrine visitor: Ayagasahokochigosha
- 3.6 Sakimatsuri Yamahokotate
- 3.7 Welcome lanterns: welcome lanterns
- 3.8 Mikoshi Washing: Mikoshirai
- 3.9 Sakimatsuri hoko hikizome [Sakimatsuri]
- 3.10 Pilgrimage to the Naginata Hoko Shrine
- 3.11 Kuze Komagata Chigo Shrine Visitor: Kuzekomagatachigoshasan
- 3.12 Pre-festival folding screen festival: Sakimatsuri Byobu Festival
- 3.13 Sakimatsuri Yoiyama (first festival Yoiyama) [Yoiyoiyama (first festival) / Yoiyoiyama (first festival)]
- 3.14 Traditional Performing Arts Dedication: Dentougei no Honou
- 3.15 Ikebana Exhibition: Ikebana Ten
- 3.16 Kenchasai: Kenchasai
- 3.17 Dedication of Iwami Kagura: Iwami Kagura no Honou
- 3.18 Sakimatsuri Hiyori Kagura (Sakimatsuri Hiyori Kagura)
- 3.19 Sakimatsuri Yamahoko Junko
- 3.20 Shinko Festival Mikoshi Passing: Shinkosai Mikoshi and Gyo
- 3.21 Atomatsuri Yamahokotate: Atomatsuri Yamahokotate
- 3.22 Atomatsuri Hoko Hikizome: Atomatsuri Hoko Hikizome
- 3.23 Ato Matsuri Yoiyama (Evening Festival Yoiyama) [Evening Festival Yoiyoiyama (Yoiyoiyama) / Evening Festival Yoiyoiyama (Yoiyoiyama)]
- 3.24 Sencha Kenchasai: Senchakenchasai
- 3.25 Dedicating the Biwa: Biwa no Honou
- 3.26 Ato Matsuri Yamahoko Procession: Ato Matsuri Yamahoko Procession
- 3.27 Flower Umbrella Parade: Hanagasa Junko
- 3.28 Kankosai: Kankosai
- 3.29 Kyogen Dedication: Kyogen Hono
- 3.30 Mikoshi Washing: Mikoshirai
- 3.31 Celebration lanterns: Oiwai chochin
- 3.32 Shinjisai Hokokusai: Shinjisumihokokusai
- 3.33 Ekijinja Nagoshi Festival: Ekijinja Nagoshisai
- 3.34 Gion Festival Event Schedule/Calendar List
- 4 Recommended activities around the Gion Festival and Yasaka Shrine
- 5 Enjoy the Gion Festival
- 6 Editorial department recommended feature articles
What is the Gion Festival? What kind of festival is it?
The Gion Festival is so famous that many people may have heard of it at least once.
However, many people may not know about its history and origins.
Below,
Explanation of the Gion Festival so that even beginners can understand
To do!
Easy to understand explanation
Please rest assured that we will!
What is the Gion Festival?
The Gion Festival is a festival of Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto. . Various festivals are held throughout the month. .
The origin of the Gion Festival "Goryo-e" held in 869 (Jogan 11) in the early Heian period is. What is Goryokai? Ritual to appease the soul of the deceased and ward off evil About.
Around that time
Kyoto
There was an epidemic, and many people died as disasters occurred in quick succession. Therefore,
A halberd that was thought to have the power to absorb bad things.
(Hoko) will be used to hold a goryokai.
At that time, 66 floats, the number of nations in Heian-kyo, were set up in Shinsen-en (the Emperor's garden), and a portable shrine (mikoshi) was sent from Gion Shrine (Yasaka Shrine) to Shinsen-en, the Emperor's garden, and a Goryokai was held. I went to the birthplace of the Gion Festival
It has been with.
As time progresses, In order to purify the city of bad things, parishioners (local residents) carried a float and began to patrol the city. Prototype of Yamaboko Junko It is said.
The Gion Festival has expanded in scale since the middle of the Heian period. In the Muromachi period, Yamaboko became huge and gorgeous, Tokyo "Kanda Festival" of Osaka Along with the "Tenjin Festival" Japan's three major festivals became known as one of the
Gifu "Takayama Festival", Saitama Along with the "Chichibu Night Festival" The floats are distinctive One of Japan's three major float festivals Also known as
Gion Festival When is the main event?
The main event of the Gion Festival is the Yamahoko Junko is. The purpose of the Yamaboko Junko is to purify the path that the Mikoshi will travel on in advance. . " dew ” has the meaning.
Yamahoko Junko Pre-festival (Sakimatsuri) )and, Atomatsuri (Atomatsuri) will be carried out twice.
Maematsuri is the act of leading the deity to an otabisho such as a mikoshi (portable shrine).
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At the yamaboko parade of the previous festival, "
moving museum
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The highlight is the gorgeous 23 floats that are said to parade through the streets of Kyoto.
. A chigo (a boy considered to be a messenger of the gods) riding a ``Naginatahoko'' cuts off the shimenawa ropes stretched in Shijo Fuyacho with a sword.
Shimenawa-kiri
” is also not to be missed.
For large ones, a yamaboko weighing over 12 tons is vigorously changed in direction.
Tsujimawashi
” is also impressive.
Atomatsuri is something that is performed for the gods to return home. The parade route will be the opposite of the previous festival.
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From 1966 (Showa 41) to 2013 (Heisei 25), the Sakimatsuri and Atomatsuri were held jointly.
However, in order to pass on the original Gion Matsuri to future generations, the Atomatsuri was revived in 2014 (Heisei 26) for the first time in 49 years.
Atomatsuri Yamaboko Junko: July 24
Gion Festival Schedule/Schedule
Below,
Gion Festival Schedule/Schedule
Introducing.
A simple and easy-to-understand explanation of each Shinto ritual of the Gion Festival
To do.
Reference sites:
Gion Festival Yamahoko Association, a Public Interest Incorporated Foundation
/
Yasaka Shrine
etc.
Lucky sign: Ticket
At the beginning of the Shinto ritual, the people involved in each Yamaboko town have a meeting about the Gion Festival and pray for the safety of the festival.
| schedule | July 1st to July 10th |
|---|---|
| place | Each Yamahoko town *Viewing is not permitted |
Naginata Hokomachi Osendo: Naginata Boko Chosendo
Everyone in the town of Naginata-boko-cho visits Yasaka Shrine together with the children riding the naginata-boko and Kamuro, who plays the role of assistant, to pray for the safety of the Shinto ritual.
| schedule | July 1 |
|---|---|
| time | 10 o'clock~ |
| place | Yasaka Shrine *Not open to the public |
Lottery type: lottery
Representatives from each Yamaboko Town gather to draw lots on the 17th (Sakimatsuri) and 24th (Atomatsuri) to determine the order of the Yamaboko Junko.
| schedule | July 2nd |
|---|---|
| time | 10 o'clock~ |
| place | Kyoto City Hall *Tours not available (lottery after advance application) |
Performance of the Naginata Hoko Children's Dance: Naginata Hokochi Gomaihiro (Dance of Peace)
The Nagatoboko Children's Dance (Dance of Peace) will be performed from around 3:30 p.m. Children dance gracefully, holding drumsticks in both hands and beating drums.
| schedule | July 5th |
|---|---|
| time | Nagatoboko Children's Dance Performance: Around 3:30 p.m. |
| place | Naginata Hoko Preservation Society |
Ayagasa hoko child shrine visitor: Ayagasahokochigosha
Children of Ayagasa-hoko pray for the safety of the Shinto ritual together with town officials and visit Yasaka Shrine.
| schedule | July 7 |
|---|---|
| time | 14:30~ |
| place | Yasaka Shrine |
Sakimatsuri Yamahokotate
The hoko and hikiyama (decorated floats) are assembled using a traditional technique called rope entanglement, without the use of a single nail, using rough rope and other materials.
| schedule | July 10-14 |
|---|---|
| place | Each Yamahoko town |
Welcome lanterns: welcome lanterns
Volunteers of Manto members put up lanterns to welcome the Mikoshi of "Mikoshiarai" and parade around Yasaka Shrine.
| schedule | July 10 |
|---|---|
| time | From 16:30 to 21:00 |
| place | Yasaka Shrine → Kawaramachi Shijo → City Hall → Teramachi Street → Higashioji Street → Shinkomichi → Yasaka Shrine |
Mikoshi Washing: Mikoshirai
A ceremony is held to purify the mikoshi and prepare it for worshiping the god of Yasaka Shrine.
They return to Yasaka Shrine at around 8:30 p.m., where the three mikoshi (portable shrines) are decorated in preparation for the procession on the 17th.
| schedule | July 10 |
|---|---|
| time | From around 18:00 to around 20:30 |
| place | Yasaka Shrine - Shijo Bridge - Yasaka Shrine |
Sakimatsuri hoko hikizome [Sakimatsuri]
Six floats are pulled: lottery float No. 1, naginata float, lottery float 5, Hakoya float, moon float, chicken float, Kikusui float, and lottery float 21, hoshihoko.
| schedule | July 12th - July 13th |
|---|---|
| place | Each Yamahoko town |
Pilgrimage to the Naginata Hoko Shrine
Naginata Hoko Chigo will be given a rank at Yasaka Shrine on horseback. Children cannot step on the ground until the parade on the 17th.
A male gouriki carries a child on a horse, rides in front of the naginata hoko during the procession, and dances the Taihei dance.
| schedule | July 13th |
|---|---|
| time | 11:00~ |
| place | Yasaka Shrine |
Kuze Komagata Chigo Shrine Visitor: Kuzekomagatachigoshasan
Kuze Chigo (Komagata Chigo), who attend the Shinkosai and Kankosai, will visit the shrine.
| schedule | July 13th |
|---|---|
| time | 14:00~ |
| place | Yasaka Shrine |
Pre-festival folding screen festival: Sakimatsuri Byobu Festival
The latticework of the townhouse is removed, and the heirloom folding screens and tools are displayed so that they can be seen from the street.
| schedule | July 14th - July 16th |
|---|---|
| time | 11:00 to 18:00 (depending on the organizer) |
| place | Machiya Townhouses of Volunteers in Yamaboko Town (Entire area of Nakagyo Ward) |
Sakimatsuri Yoiyama (first festival Yoiyama) [Yoiyoiyama (first festival) / Yoiyoiyama (first festival)]
The komagata lanterns hung from the 23 floats are lit, and the festival reaches its peak with the music of Gion music.
On the 15th and 16th, stalls are set up and many people visit every year.
It is also during this period that you can purchase warding off evil spirits rice dumplings in Yamahoko Town.
| schedule | July 14th - July 16th |
|---|---|
| time | Pedestrian heaven will be open from 18:00 to 23:00 on the 15th and 16th (planned) |
| place | Between Yasaka Shrine and Horikawa on Shijo-dori, within each town (the area of Nakagyo Ward) |
Traditional Performing Arts Dedication: Dentougei no Honou
Various traditional performing arts such as Imayo, Shigin, Japanese dance, Sokyoku, Kenbu, and Biwa will be performed on the Noh stage next to the Maiden.
| schedule | July 15th |
|---|---|
| time | From 15:00 |
| place | Yasaka Shrine |
Ikebana Exhibition: Ikebana Ten
Ikebana will be displayed in the shop windows facing Shijo Street (from the stone steps of Yasaka Shrine to Shijo Karasuma).
| schedule | July 15th to July 17th |
|---|---|
| time | 10:00 to 19:00 (depends on the store) |
| place | Shijo Street/Gion Ishidanshita - Shijo Karasuma Volunteer Shop Association |
Kenchasai: Kenchasai
Tea made with well water in the precincts of Yasaka Shrine is offered to the altar.
| schedule | July 16th |
|---|---|
| time | 9:00~ |
| place | Yasaka Shrine |
Dedication of Iwami Kagura: Iwami Kagura no Honou
Yasaka Shrine's enshrined deity, Susanowo no Mikoto, will dedicate Iwami Kagura such as "Orochi" to exterminate Yamata no Orochi.
| schedule | July 16th |
|---|---|
| time | From 18:00 |
| place | Yasaka Shrine |
Sakimatsuri Hiyori Kagura (Sakimatsuri Hiyori Kagura)
The town of Yamaboko, where the musicians are located, heads to Shijo Otabisho while playing the Gion music, and dedicates the music to pray for fine weather.
| schedule | July 16th |
|---|---|
| time | From around 9pm (depending on each Yamahoko town) |
| place | Each Yamaboko Town - Shijo Otabisho - Each Yamaboko Town |
Sakimatsuri Yamahoko Junko
The main event of the Gion Festival. The spectacle of the floats, which are as tall as five to eight-story buildings, parading through the streets is truly a sight to behold.
| schedule | July 17th |
|---|---|
| time | 9:00~ |
| place | Within each town (Entire area of Nakagyo Ward) |
| cruise route | Shijo Karasuma - Shijo Kawaramachi - City Hall - Karasuma Oike - Shinmachi Oike |
Shinko Festival Mikoshi Passing: Shinkosai Mikoshi and Gyo
After being purified by the Yamahoko Junko, the Nakagoza Mikoshi, Higashigoza Mikoshi, and Nishigoza Mikoshi travel from Yasaka Shrine to the parishioners area on separate routes, and then to the Otabisho. going now.
| schedule | July 17th |
|---|---|
| time | From 16:00 |
| place | Yasaka Shrine → Under the stone steps → Shijo Otabisho |
Atomatsuri Yamahokotate: Atomatsuri Yamahokotate
We will assemble the 11 floats for the Atomatsuri.
| schedule | July 18th to July 21st |
|---|---|
| place | Each Yamahoko town |
Atomatsuri Hoko Hikizome: Atomatsuri Hoko Hikizome
Three of the 11 hoko floats with musical accompaniment stages (lottery number 2: Kita Kannonyama, lottery number 6: Minami Kannonyama, lottery number: Ofuna-hoko going to the end of the festival) are performed. will be split.
| schedule | July 20th |
|---|---|
| time | 15:00~ |
| place | Each Yamahoko town |
Ato Matsuri Yoiyama (Evening Festival Yoiyama) [Evening Festival Yoiyoiyama (Yoiyoiyama) / Evening Festival Yoiyoiyama (Yoiyoiyama)]
In the evening, 11 yamahoko floats are lit with Komagata lanterns, and Gion music is played on yamahoko floats with musicians such as Kita-Kannonyama, Minami-Kannonyama, and Ofuna-hoko.
Unlike the period leading up to the festival, there are no pedestrianised streets or outdoor stalls, but you can purchase warding off evil spirits rice dumplings in Yamahoko-cho.
| schedule | July 21st to July 23rd |
|---|---|
| place | Each Yamahoko town |
Sencha Kenchasai: Senchakenchasai
Six schools of Kyoto Sencha-do (Ogawa school, Tamagawa Enshu school, Kofu Sencha Reishiki, Ruifouan school, Taizan school, Baicha Honryu) make sencha and offer it to the altar.
| schedule | July 23rd |
|---|---|
| time | 9:00~ |
| place | Yasaka Shrine |
Dedicating the Biwa: Biwa no Honou
The Kyoto Biwa Association (Satsuma-ryu, Chikuzen-ryu, Kinshin-ryu, etc.) will present the biwa on the Noh stage.
| schedule | July 23rd |
|---|---|
| time | From 13:00 |
| place | Yasaka Shrine |
Ato Matsuri Yamahoko Procession: Ato Matsuri Yamahoko Procession
The parade departs from Karasumaoike on the opposite route to the previous festival. The lottery is decided in front of the city hall.
The 11 floats set off in an order determined by drawing lots, heading west along Oike Street, Kawaramachi Street, and Shijo Street.
| schedule | July 24th |
|---|---|
| time | 9:30- |
| place | Karasuma Oike → Kawaramachi Oike → Shijo Kawaramachi → Shijo Karasuma |
Flower Umbrella Parade: Hanagasa Junko
A procession centered on flower umbrellas goes from Yasaka Shrine to the city hall, passes through Shijo Otabisho, etc., and then returns to Yasaka Shrine.
| schedule | July 24th |
|---|---|
| time | Around 9:30 |
| place | Shimogyo Junior High School Seitoku Campus (9:30) → Takatsuji Street East → Karasuma Street North → Shijo Street East → Otabisho (lottery change) → Shijo Street East → South of the stone steps → Shinkodo East → Yasaka Shrine (11:00) |
Kankosai: Kankosai
This is a Shinto ritual in which the three mikoshi that were brought to Shijo Otabisho are returned to the shrine and the enshrined deity is returned to Yasaka Shrine.
It is also called "Okaeri."
| schedule | July 24th |
|---|---|
| time | Around 17:00~ |
| place | Shijo Otabisho ~ Yasaka Shrine |
Kyogen Dedication: Kyogen Hono
Shigeyama Kyogen will be performed by Chuzaburo Shigeyama, a Kyogen Okura school, on the Noh stage within the grounds of Yasaka Shrine.
| schedule | July 25th |
|---|---|
| time | 11 o'clock~ |
| place | Yasaka Shrine |
Mikoshi Washing: Mikoshirai
Purify Shijo Ohashi with torches from Yasaka Shrine. Carry the Nakagoza Mikoshi from Yasaka Shrine to Shijo Ohashi Bridge, purify it with divine water, and return to Yasaka Shrine to store it in the Mikoshi Warehouse.
| schedule | July 28th |
|---|---|
| time | From around 18:00 to around 20:00 |
| place | Yasaka Shrine - Shijo Bridge - Yasaka Shrine |
Celebration lanterns: Oiwai chochin
Lanterns are hoisted along Shijo Street, where the mikoshi passes during the mikoshi-arai ritual, and a lantern procession parades through the Gion area in celebration of the mikoshi.
| schedule | July 28th |
|---|---|
| time | Around 6:30 p.m. |
| place | Shijo Street to Hanamikoji Street (Gion area) |
Shinjisai Hokokusai: Shinjisumihokokusai
A Shinto ritual to announce the end of the Gion Festival and to thank the gods for their kindness.
| schedule | July 29th |
|---|---|
| time | 16:00~ |
| place | Yasaka Shrine |
Ekijinja Nagoshi Festival: Ekijinja Nagoshisai
The last event to conclude the Gion Festival. At Yasaka Shrine's precincts' sub-shrine "Kokujinja", pass through the chinowa attached to the torii gate and receive the amulet.
| schedule | July 31st |
|---|---|
| time | 10 o'clock~ |
| place | Yasaka Shrine |
Gion Festival Event Schedule/Calendar List
I have compiled a list of events for the Gion Festival. Please download and use it!
Recommended activities around the Gion Festival and Yasaka Shrine
Recommended activities you can experience around the Gion Festival and around Yasaka Shrine Introducing To do.
In the vicinity
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Enjoy the Gion Festival
Gion Festival teeth Kyoto A major event that colors the summer .
It has been going on since the early Heian period.
That's amazing, isn't it?
You will be amazed by the depth and scale of its history, which dates back to the early Heian period, and the enthusiasm of its people.
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Many people think, "I want to see it once in my life."
At the Gion Festival, Various festivals and religious ceremonies are held So why not use this article as a reference and give it a try?
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