Held on July 16th. Guided tours in English and Chinese available. Be amazed by the gorgeous floats! Learn about the history and culture of Kyoto's Gion Festival.
The Gion Festival, one of the three major festivals in Japan, is a representative festival of Kyoto with a history of over 1,000 years. A variety of festivals are held over the course of a month, and the city of Kyoto is bustling with activity. In particular, many people visit the Yamahoko Junko and Yoiyama, and the city of Kyoto is filled with the excitement of the festival.
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Kintetsu Railway runs through Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Mie, and Aichi, and there are many attractive tourist spots along the line. In addition to tourist spots along the line, we will also provide information on recommended restaurants and hotels, as well as other useful information to have during your trip. The cover photo is of Ago Bay in Mie. We recommend a cruise around Ago Bay, the home of pearls.
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Duration: Approximately 3 hours
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On foot
[July 16th only] Experience the Kyoto Gion Festival at least once! A guide will show you around the festival on this tour!
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Karasumaoike Station
During the Gion Festival, you can see gorgeously decorated floats as you walk through the city center. Let's walk through the city with a guide. Your Toyotomi guide will explain about the Gion Festival as well as Kyoto's history and culture.
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Tsukihoko
Be sure to take a look at the decorations on the floats. The Gion Festival is also known as a "moving art museum," and the decorations and artwork on the floats give you a sense of history.
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Shijo Subway Station
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Kintetsu Railway runs through Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Mie, and Aichi, and there are many attractive tourist spots along the line. In addition to tourist spots along the line, we will also provide information on recommended restaurants and hotels, as well as other useful information to have during your trip. The cover photo is of Ago Bay in Mie. We recommend a cruise around Ago Bay, the home of pearls.
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