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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.

Tanabata illumination at Kibune Shrine

Every summer, there are illuminations at Kibune Shrine in Kyoto. Tanabata is a mythical tale of literal star-crossed lovers take place all over Japan.

Rurikoin Summer Special Viewing

Rurikoin is open to visitors only during special viewing periods in spring, summer, and autumn. Visitors may enjoy its iconic scenery of reflected maple leaves.

Ukai Cormorant Fishing in Arashiyama

Ukai is a traditional fishing method in which trained cormorants are used to catch fish.This type of fishing has history over 1300 years across Japan.

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.

Gojo-zaka Pottery Festival

Gojo-zaka Toki Matsuri (Gojozaka Pottery Festival), the biggest pottery market in Kyoto is held on Gojo-dori street during summer.

Arashiyama Floating Lantern Event

You can see the sight of burning Chinese characters on the mountains and the sight of many lanterns floating mysteriously from here, Arashiyama.

Daimonji Gozan Okuribi

Daimonji Gozan Okuribi is the Buddhist festival of the feast of our ancestors. Known as the Bon festival, it is held on the evening of August 16th.