When is the Gion Festival? Explain the main period and history! [2023]
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Gion Festival What is A month-long festival held every year from July 1st to 31st at Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto. is.
Japan's three major festivals Known as one of the festivals, many tourists visit during the Gion Festival.
2023 (Reiwa 5) event information is the schedule and schedule of the Gion Festival Since it is divided into details, I will explain it below!
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＜夏の風物詩から、噂のグルメまで！食いしん坊ガイドがご案内します♪＞7月の1ヶ月間行われる祇園祭.長期間のお祭りだからこそ、楽しみ方は多岐にわたります.このコースは祇園祭の「食”に焦点を当てた、美味しい祇園祭をご紹介To do.今回ご紹介する食べ物は全てこの祇園祭の、さらにさらに限られた期間だけお楽しみ
< regardless of age and sex! Participate in the Yamahoko Hikizome to ward off evil for the year♪＞The Gion Festival is not just about the Yamaboko procession and various night stalls. Why don't you participate in this year's Gion Festival while visiting the stamps of Yamaboko? Each Yamaboko, which is famous for Yamahoko Junko, has different benefits, and each has its own original goshuin.
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<Your guide will show you a different side of Kyoto just by changing the time of day♪> The Gion Festival is held in July for a month. The floats floating in the dark at night and the night stalls crowded with people are nice, but we also recommend an early morning walk where you can thoroughly see the floats! The Yamaboko area, which is bustling with tourists during the daytime, is sparsely populated in the early morning.
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<老舗呉服店が運営する浴衣プランなので安心！> 仕立て上がり浴衣を種類豊富に揃えております.浴衣・帯・下駄をあなた好みでお選びいただける夏の期間中大人気のプランis.返却timeも気にする事もなく、夏のKyotoを1日ゆっくり満喫♪☆祇園祭・川床・鵜飼など夏の風物詩を楽しみに出掛けましょう.手ぶらでご来店OKで
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" One of Japan's three major Hikiyama festivals, featuring dashi floats Also known as
<If you know, the Gion Festival will be more interesting!> How to enjoy the Gion Matsuri guided by a Gion Matsuri-loving guide♪＞The Gion Matsuri is one of the three major festivals in Kyoto and Japan. But why are you so famous? What is the Gion Festival? I will answer such questions! Of course, those who are new to the Gion Festival are also welcome! The main characters of the Gion Festival are the floats and mountains. Each
<You seem to know, but you don't! ? A long day to learn the secrets of the Gion Festival♪＞The Gion Festival has a history of over 1100 years. Yamahoko Junko is the most famous event, but that's not the only event held during the month of July. In this course, everyone will see a Shinto ritual that can only be seen on one day in July during the Gion Festival. tour thailand
<Your guide will show you a different side of Kyoto just by changing the time of day♪> The Gion Festival is held in July for a month. The floats floating in the dark at night and the night stalls crowded with people are nice, but we also recommend an early morning walk where you can thoroughly see the floats! The Yamaboko area, which is bustling with tourists during the daytime, is sparsely populated in the early morning.
< regardless of age and sex! Participate in the Yamahoko Hikizome to ward off evil for the year♪＞The Gion Festival is not just about the Yamaboko procession and various night stalls. Why don't you participate in this year's Gion Festival while visiting the stamps of Yamaboko? Each Yamaboko, which is famous for Yamahoko Junko, has different benefits, and each has its own original goshuin.
<Limited time only for the Gion Festival!> Let's learn more about the Gion Festival while enjoying the benefits of each float♪＞There are more ways to enjoy the Gion Festival than just the yamaboko procession and various night stalls. Why don't you participate in this year's Gion Festival while visiting the stamps of Yamaboko? Yamaboko, which is famous for Yamahoko Junko, has different benefits, and each has its own original.
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.
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 18th |
|---|---|
| place | Each Yamaboko *Not available for viewing |
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 |
|---|---|
| place | Yasaka Shrine *Tours not possible |
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 |
|---|---|
| place | Kyoto City Hall *Visit not possible (lottery after advance application) |
Lucky sign insertion ~ Naginata hoko child dance performance: Naginatahokochigomaihiro (Dai of Taihei: Taihei no Mai)
At 3:15 p.m., the Naginata Hoko Chigo Mai (Taihei no Mai) will be performed. Young children hold drumsticks in both hands and beat the drums as they dance gracefully.
| schedule | July 5th |
|---|---|
| time |
3:00 p.m. (*not available for tours) Naginatahoko child dance performance 15:15~ |
| 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
Hoko and Hikiyama (decorated floats) are assembled.
| schedule | July 10-14 |
|---|---|
| place | Each hoko 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 | 16:30-21:00 |
| place | Yasaka Shrine → Kawaramachi Shijo → City Hall → Teramachi Street → Higashioji Street → Shinkomichi → Yasaka Shrine |
Mikoshi Washing: Mikoshirai
A ceremony is held to exorcise and purify the mikoshi and prepare to enshrine the god of Yasaka Shrine. Around 20:30, they return to Yasaka Shrine and decorate the three portable shrines in preparation for the portable shrine 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 hoko town |
< regardless of age and sex! Participate in the Yamaboko Hikizome to ward off evil for the year♪> The Gion Festival in July brings color to Kyoto. Did you know that some of the yamahoko floats that were originally used in Shinto rituals are still prohibited for women, and that only men can ride or pull the floats? but! Hikizome, a trial float, is an event open to everyone, not just women! further
Chigosha San: Mr. Chigosha
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 | Around 11:00~, around 18:00~ |
| place | Machiya Townhouses of Volunteers in Yamaboko Town (Entire area of Nakagyo Ward) |
Pre-festival Yoiyama: Sakimatsuri Yoiyoiyama [Yoiyoiyama: Yoi Yoiyama]
The Komagata lanterns hanging from 23 floats are lit, and the festival becomes lively with the Gion music. Stalls are lined up and many people visit every year.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 18:30～ |
| 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 21:00 |
| 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 18:00 |
| 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 | Atomatsuri Yamaboko 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 | Atomatsuri Yamaboko Town |
Atomatsuri Yoiyama: Atomatsuri Yoiyama
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.
| schedule | July 21st to July 23rd |
|---|---|
| place | Atomatsuri Hokomachi |
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 |
Atomatsuri Yamahoko Junko: Atomatsuri Festival Yamahoko Junko
Depart from Karasuma Oike on the opposite route from the previous festival. The lottery is held in front of the city hall. Eleven floats depart in the order determined by lottery, heading west along Oike-dori, Kawaramachi-dori, and Shijo-dori.
| 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 | 10:00 to 12:00 |
| place | Under the stone steps → Shijo Teramachi → Teramachi Oike → Kawaramachi Oike → Shijo Kawaramachi → Yasaka Shrine |
Kankosai: Kankosai
It is a Shinto ritual to return the three portable shrines carried to Shijo Otabisho to the shrine and the enshrined deity 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 |
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 |
I have compiled a list of events for the Gion Festival. Please download and use it!
Enjoy the Gion Festival
The Gion Festival is a big event that colors the summer in Kyoto.
It is amazing that it has continued since the early Heian period. You will be amazed by the depth and scale of the history that has continued since the early Heian period, and the enthusiasm of the people.
Many people think, "I want to see it once in my life."
祇園祭では、さまざまな祭事・神事が開催されるので、今回の記事を参考に、参加してみてはいかがでしょう.
※本記事の内容は2023年7月現在の情報is.
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