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INFORMATION of GION FESTIVAL

2014/07/01

Gion matsuri 1.jpgGion festival is the one of the biggest festivals in kyoto. The festival has been took place since 9th century, so it’s very traditional as u know. Gion festival starts 1th of july and lasts until end of July.

Main events of this festival is YOIYAMA(from 14th to 17th) and ATOMATSURI(24th).

YOIYAMA and ATOMATSURI

A lots of people wear the traditional and special clothes and prade on the street around Gion area. It’s worth seeing and absolutely amazing for foreign people! xD

They walk the street by carrying the MIKOSHI with Japanese national trajor and traditional valuable ornament.  Many people say that The MIKOSHI (the picture in below) seems like an art gallery because it’s poshly decolated with Japanese objects.B5C0B1E0BAD7A4EAA3B2.jpg

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If u wanna experience traditional japanese culture, don’t miss this Gion festival!

 I’m sure u will be sooooo excited and have awesome time even though Japanese festival is a bit unusual for foreign people! 😉

This Gion festival will absolutely surprise and satisfy u xp!!

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