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[July 13th–16th Only!] First-time Gion Matsuri 100-minute Tour ~Easy explanations for Beginners~

[July 13th–16th Only!] First-time Gion Matsuri 100-minute Tour ~Easy explanations for Beginners~
[July 13th–16th Only!] First-time Gion Matsuri 100-minute Tour ~Easy explanations for Beginners~ plan image1
[July 13th–16th Only!] First-time Gion Matsuri 100-minute Tour ~Easy explanations for Beginners~ plan image2
[July 13th–16th Only!] First-time Gion Matsuri 100-minute Tour ~Easy explanations for Beginners~ plan image3
[July 13th–16th Only!] First-time Gion Matsuri 100-minute Tour ~Easy explanations for Beginners~ plan image1 [July 13th–16th Only!] First-time Gion Matsuri 100-minute Tour ~Easy explanations for Beginners~ plan image2 [July 13th–16th Only!] First-time Gion Matsuri 100-minute Tour ~Easy explanations for Beginners~ plan image3

Point 1

Guide provides easy explanations about various aspects of the Gion Matsuri!

Point 2

Watch the Yamahoko floats that you cannot never missed!

Point 3

See nine "Yama" and "Hoko" floats: Naginata, Kanko, Kikusui, Tori, Hakurakuten, Iwato, Fune, Ayakasa, and Tsuki!

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Tour Features

Gion Matsuri is more interesting if you know more! Learn how to enjoy the festival♪

Gion Matsuri is one of Kyoto's three major festivals and one of Japan's three major festivals.
But why is it so famous? What is Gion Matsuri in the first place?
If you join this tour, you will fully understand "What is Gion Matsuri!"
Of course, those who are not visiting for the first time are also very welcome!

"Yamahoko" floats are one of the main attractions of Gion Matsuri.
You can enjoy the festival even more just by knowing the unique characteristics and meanings of each float's shape.
Gion Matsuri is not just busy and fun!
Night stalls with delicious food are great, but we will show you how to enjoy Gion Matsuri during the day, which is different from the night!

If you know how to enjoy it, July in Kyoto will be even more fun!

Tour Schedule

00 min: Meet up
↓    What kind of festival is the "Gion Matsuri"?
↓    "Naginata-boko" and "Kanko-boko," the "Kuji-torazu" floats
↓    "Kikusui-boko"
↓    "Tori-hoko"
↓    "Hakurakuten-yama", classic "Kaki-yama" float!
↓    "Iwato-yama", explain difference from Kaki-yama! What is a "Hikiyama" float?
↓    "Fune-boko", ship-shaped float
↓    "Ayakasa-hoko", one of only two "Kasahoko" (umbrella floats)!
↓    "Tsuki-boko", the heaviest float!
100 min: Tour ends

Tour Details

Departure Date

Only 7/13-7/16

Departure Time 8:00・10:30・13:00・15:30
Duration 100 min
Language
(English guidance provided as much as possible)
Meeting Place North Gate of Shijo Station on the Subway Karasuma Line
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Minimum operation participants From 2 Person
Tour Conductor/Guide No Tour Conductor / Guide Accompanied
Price 4,950 JPY
* Free for children under 2 years old
* Please contact us if you wish to request a private tour
* Included: guide fee, insurance, consumption tax
What to bring/Clothes Light walking clothes and shoes
Notes
Depending on the number of participants, we may change the route for each group.
If you have made separate reservations but wish to be in the same group, please inform us at the time of booking.

Please note that visiting floats may change depending on the situation on the day of the tour.
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