Events & Festivals
Kyoto Summer Sightseeing

Kyoto

Summer festivals & Events

Gion Matsuri

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One of Japan's most famous festivals held in Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto with more than 1150 years of history.

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  With a long and storied history, Kyoto’s Yasaka Shrine is the head shrine of Yasaka Shrines and Gion Shrines across Japan. Enshrining a variety of high-ranking deities, it’s known as one of Kyoto’s most famous power spots, even in a city filled with temples and shrines. Beyond that, the grounds are packed with historically valuable architecture and plenty of highlights. To help you fully enjoy Yasaka Shrine and receive its many blessings, we’ll introduce the main must-sees, the best seasons to visit, and noteworthy events.
Kyoto

Summer festivals & Events

Kyoto Gozan Okuribi

Spiritual and ghastly fires illuminate the ancient city at night. A traditional event where spirits depart to the afterlife.

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  Japanese summers are notoriously hot and humid, which can make the days a bit harder to weather. Despite this, the locals of Japan have come up with a number of ways to enjoy the season since long ago. In Japan, the proverb “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” holds true here, meaning that adopting the same local customs may be the best way to enjoy the heat during your travels.

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