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Gion Matsuri 2025

Gion Matsuri 2025

Jul 1st - Jul 31st

Enjoy centuries old traditions, lively parades, mouth-watering street food, and contagious fun at one of Japan’s most popular summertime festivals—Gion

Kyoto 5 Free Entry
Gion Corner in Kyoto

Gion Corner in Kyoto

Gloria Ticconi

At Gion Corner in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, you can see a showcase of seven traditional Japanese performing arts.

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Kyoto's Gion District 13

Kyoto's Gion District

Komal Khiani

A short walk through the Gion district with a glimpse of traditional Japan and a visit to a teahouse should be on the top of your list when visiting

Kyoto
Yasaka Shrine Shijo Gion Kyoto 6

Yasaka Shrine Shijo Gion Kyoto

Bonson Lam

Emperor Ichijo loved Gion Shrine so much, that in the year 991 he added it to the Imperial list. The roof was built with stunning Japanese cypress.

Kyoto