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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.

Ikutama Shrine Summer Festival

Visitors can enjoy some performance in the shrine and various food stalls around Ikutama shrine. Mikoshi, portable shrine procession start in the evening.

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.