Gion Matsuri
LocationJapan (Kyoto)
WhenJuly
AttendanceMillions over the month
About Gion Matsuri
One of the three great festivals of Japan, dating to 869. Enormous yamaboko floats up to 25 meters roll through the streets. Processions run on July 17 and 24. The floats are lashed together without nails. A full month of events transforms Kyoto.
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