Kyoto Gion-matsuri Festival
The highlight of Gion matsuri is the "Yamaboko Junko" parade. The Yamaboko, or giant wooden floats, are assembled without nails in the traditional Japanese way.
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Mitarashi Festival at Shimogamo Shrine
During the Mitarashi Festival, people soak their feet up to the knees in the Mitarashi Pond in Shimogamo Shrine, light candles, and pray for good health.
Tenjin-Matsuri Festival
Tenjin-Matsuri Festival is held to show the prosperity of Osaka and for the people to pray for business prosperity and their health at Osaka Tenmangu Shrine.
Sumiyoshi Festival at Sumiyoshi Taisha
A highlight of Sumiyoshi Festival is the nagoshi-harai-shinji ritual. Women and children in the Muromachi period costume go through a large straw ring.