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Gion Matsuri in Photos: Part 1

Yama Hoko Grand Parade in Kyoto

It’s July in Japan and for the city of Kyoto, that means the Gion Matsuri. This year (2014) the event is split in two, the Saki Matsuri (July 17th: Yama Hoko Grand Parade) and the Ato Matsuri (July 24th: Yama Hoko Grand Parade & Hanagasa Flower Hat Procession).

The following floats are shown in this photo story:

  • Abura Tenjin Yama,
  • Arare Tenjinyama,
  • Ashikari-yama,
  • Ayagasa-hoko,
  • En-no-gyoja-yama,
  • Fune-hoko,
  • Hachiman-yama,
  • Hakurakuten-yama,
  • Hashi-Benkei-Yama,
  • Houka-hoko and
  • Houshou-yama.

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