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Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri is a festival filled with traditional flair that’s sure to please any visitor to Japan. Starting on July 1 every year, the festival runs for a full month. The rhythmic sound of the Kane bells being played by the Hayashi performers are one of the many memorable scenes that you can experience at Gion Matsuri. Starting with the highlights, like the Yamaboko-junkō parade during the “Saki-matsuri” on July 17, and the “Ato-matsuri” on July 24, crowds of people visit the variou Gion Matsuri, Matsuri Festival, July Events, Heian Period, Luxury Travel Destinations, Cultural Capital, Japan Travel Guide, Land Of The Rising Sun, How To Make Lanterns

Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri, a month-long festival starting July 1, features traditional performances and parades, transforming the city into an enchanting celebration hub. (This page may contain promotional content.)

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Gion Festival. Woodcut print by Lynita Shimizu born 1952. Japanese Festival Illustration, Gion Matsuri Festival, Gion Festival, Japanese Signs, Gion Matsuri, Gion Kyoto, Japan Festival, Matsuri Festival, Japanese Festival

Lynita Shimizu is a dedicated moku hanga artist who underwent four years of intensive study under the guidance of renowned mentors, Tomikichiro Tokuriki and Yoshisuke Funasaka. Her commitment to the traditional Japanese woodblock print technique reflects the influence and expertise of her esteemed teachers.

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