Kyoto Gion Matsuri 2012

back in the 8^th century. Now it becomes one of the most exciting summer festivities of Japan, attracts hundreds thousand of visitors each year.

Though the fest spans for all month long, the peak is around 14 - 17 July, the day of Yoiyama and Yamaboko Junko parades. During the times, streets of Kyoto will be transformed into festive avenue, lined up with street-side stalls selling traditional Japanese eateries, sweets, souvenir, and games. Exquisitely ornamented floats are pulled along the street – some of the floats have pointed wooden pole on the roofs that stunningly go up for about 20 metres. The main highlight among the floats is “Naginata Hoko” float which carrying a boy, the deity’s sacred page, fabulously dressed in golden and red robe, and adorned with golden Phoenix crown. You can also see women (and men) dressed in Japanese traditional summer cloth - yukata, walking around the area, carrying traditional purses and paper fans. Or you can even try wearing one!

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