THE GIST OF THIS ARTICLE
- Page 1 Introduction, Why Gion Matsuri celebrated?, Must sees 1: General
- Page 2 Must-sees 2: Shiji (rituals), Must-sees 3: De facot Shinji, Must-sees4: Kami Nigiwai
- Page 3 Breaking 2024, Schedule of 2024 (Yamahoko Parade, Hokotate, Kaisho, How to get to Gion Matsuri?
- Page 4 Gion Matsuri schedule 1
- Page 5 Gion Matsuri schedule 2
- Page 6 Gion Matsuri schedule 3
- Page 7 Mikoshis
- Page 8 Saki Matsuri Yamahoko floats 1: Naginata Hoko, Kanko Hoko, Kikusui Hoko, Tuski Hoko, Niwatori Hoko, Hoka Hoko
- Page 9 Saki Matsuri Yamahoko floats 2: Iwato Yama , Hune Hoko , Yamabushi Yama, Moso Yama, Taishi Yama, Kakkyo Yama, Hosho Yama
- Page 10 Saki Matsuri Yamahoko floats 3: Abura Tenjin Yama, Shijo Kasa Hoko, Toro Yama, Hakuga Yama ,Tokusa Yama, Arare Tenjin Yama
- Page 11 Saki Matsuri Yamahoko floats 4: Hakurakuten Yama, Ashikari Yama, Urade Yama, Ayagasa Hoko
- Page 12 Ato Matsuri Yamahoko floats 1: Kita Kannon Yama, Minami Kannon Yama, Hashi Benkei Yama, En no Gyojya Yama , Koi Yama, Hachiman Yama
- Page 13 Ato Matsuri Yamahoko floats 2: Suzuka Yama, Kuronushi Yama, Jyomo Yama, Ohune Hoko, Taka Yama
- Page 14 Breaking 2023
- Page 15 Braking 2022, 2021, 2020, Bibliography
The following is the contents of this article.
Breaking 2023
7月18日
Now we can see Yaguras of Ofunehoko and Minamikannon Yama.
Takayama already has Shingi.
7月17日 Mikoshi and Yamaboko parade 神輿渡御・前祭巡行
7月15日 Yoi-yoi-Yama 宵々山
Early in the morning, the Imitakes were prapared.
The is prepared for the Shimenawa rope he cuts off.
7月14日 Yoi-yoi-yoi-Yama 宵々々山
At Shinsen-en, the place Gion Matsuri started some 1000 years ago, the abbot of Shinsen-en temple and the priest of Yaska shrine exchanged the sacred water.
In Japan, we use water for Harae. Check the post on Chinowa Kuguri.
7/13 Yoi-yoi-yoi-yoi Yama 宵々々々山
Yamahokos lit their Komagata Chochin lanters.
Near Naginata hoko, the trafic regulation is on.
This year, Kanko Hoko offers us 2 kinds of Goshuin stamp (300 yen each). Kanko Hoko prepares a tapis of Mont Saint-Michel for the Maekake. The special sheet for Goshuin is available for 200 yen. (the right)
Kikusui Hoko Tea Party started.
- 13th・・・13:00～21:00
- 14th・・・12:00～21:00
- 15th・・・13:00～21:00
- 16th・・・12:00～21:00
しっぽり
しっぽり(Shippori) means something wet physically or mentally.
7/12
Today, the musicians of Kikusui Hoko and Kanko Hoko plays Gion Bayashi music on each Hoko. At Kaisho of Kanoko Hoko, we can have Chimaki for 1000 yen.
7/11
Now Mikoshis are in Buden of Yasaka shrine. The priests will bring the sprits of the deities to them on 15th.
Today, Yamahoko-building started,
Check out.
The Ohayashi musicians of Ohfunehoko are practicing.
At Daimaru department store, we can see the figurehead of Ofune Hoko.
This year, the Samura armor exhibition of Yumiyacho takes place.
On 7/12, I found 2 armors. I’m sure some Samurais couldn’t afford to wait.
It is not a well-known event. Only few Gion Matsuri-enthusiasts know. DO NOT MISS it.
- Dates・・・7/15～17
- Opne hours・・・10:00～17:00
7月10日
Mikoshi Arai shiki and Omukae Chochin took place.
