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Speaking of summer in Kyoto, the Gion Festival is a seasonal event that takes place in a grand manner. But what exactly is the Gion Festival? I didn't really know much about it, so I googled it.

Hello everyone! I'm a photographer.Kanda!
FinallySummer productionThat's right (*'ω'*)
In Kyoto, one of the three major festivals in Japan,Gion Festival' has begun.
Or rather, we are already in the middle of the game.
Every year when the Gion Festival starts, I feel that summer has arrived!
In this blogWhat is the Gion Festival anyway?
I wanted to know more about it myself, so I searched the internet and learned the following:
I thought I'd share it with you all (laughs).
And just as I was writing this blogchild mikoshiIn front of the storeWasshoi! Wasshoi!"
"I was so excited to see the mikoshi being pulled.PhotosI will also post these.
A cute and lively voice rang out ( *´艸｀)
Wasshoi! Wasshoi!
This little kid is pounding the drums.
Just a little further to Yasaka Shrine! Keep it up!
Thank you for the healing time (laughs).
Now let's get down to business.
In Kyoto暑い夏The Gion Festival, which producesFebruary every yearThis is a festival held at Yasaka Shrine.
The year 869, early Heian period.
In Kyoto and other areasDisease Outbreakwas doing.
So the people welcomed the Gion gods, including Susanoo-no-Mikoto, to Shinsen-en.Three portable shrineswith66 spearsPut up
Goryeo-eIt is said that this custom began when people performed this ritual in hopes of having the gods calm the plague.
 Goryeo-eGoryoe is a ritual to appease the souls of those who have died unexpectedly, in order to prevent them from being cursed by the spirits of those who have died unexpectedly.
The Gion FestivalNovember 7th-November 1thUntil1 monthsIt will happen!
In particular, the mainThe first festival on the 17th and the second festival on the 24th .
It will be held on both days　Yamahoko parade(Yamaboko Junkyo) and　Mikoshi togyoThe mikoshi and gyo are the highlight of the Gion Festival.
Gion FestivalSightseeingIf you want to go, I recommend either of these days! (Although there will be a lot of people!)
And here is another recommended day!! ↓↓
The day when you can see Maiko-han♡
7 month 24 dayFlower Umbrella TourYes (*ﾉωﾉ)
Last yearIntense heatforCancelIt ended up being
This yearAll rightIsn't it?
This year4. Entertainment DistrictThe maikoStage DedicationIt seems like it will!
I'm looking forward to it!
Miyagawaof"Kontiki Dance" is so cute and I love it ♡
Who will dance this year?
not yetprofoundIt's the Gion Festival, so I'll tell you a little bit about it.StudyI tried it ♪
If you have any plans in July, you are in the right place!
Please come and see the Gion Festival in Kyoto.EnjoyPlease do.
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