It’s July in Japan and for the city of Kyoto, that means the Gion Matsuri. This year (2014) the event is split in two, the Saki Matsuri (July 17th: Yama Hoko Grand Parade) and the Ato Matsuri (July 24th: Yama Hoko Grand Parade & Hanagasa Flower Hat Procession).
The following floats are shown in this photo story:
- Abura Tenjin Yama,
- Arare Tenjinyama,
- Ashikari-yama,
- Ayagasa-hoko,
- En-no-gyoja-yama,
- Fune-hoko,
- Hachiman-yama,
- Hakurakuten-yama,
- Hashi-Benkei-Yama,
- Houka-hoko and
- Houshou-yama.
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