THE GIST OF THIS ARTICLE
- Page 1 Introduction, Breaking 2023
- Page 2 Breaking 2022, 2021, and 2020
- Page 3 Why cerebrated? What to see, Access 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 Yamahoko floats 1
- Page 9 Yamahoko floats 2
- Page 10 Yamahoko floats 3
- Page 11 Yamahoko floats 4
- Page 12 Yamahoko floats 5
- Page 13 Yamahoko floats 6
The following is the contents of this article.
Gion Matsuri 2022
Introduction
EXCLUSIVE!!! Takayama came back to Yamahoko Parade for the 1st time in 196 years!!!
CONGRATULATIONS and WELCOME BAAAAAHCK!!!
We can enjoy ALL OF THEM for the 1st time in 3 years.
In addition to them, Takayama is to come back to the parade for the 1st time in 196 years!!! Welcome baaaaahck!!!!!Check the link below.
This Darticle is the most precise guide on Gion matsuri festival in Kyoto; its schedule, history, the reason why it is celebrated, the routes of Yamahoko parade, Yoiyama, souvenirs, and other must-sees.
In 2019, we commemorated the new Imperial era and
the 1150th anniversarry of Gion matsuri!
We had many events we didn’t have in any other year!
On June 23, Yasaka shrine and Yamahoko Rengo Kai (Yamahoko float association) held a press conference prior to Gion Matsuri 2022 and a chief priest of Yasaka Shrine pointed out:
- Yasaka shrine emphasizes the authentic aim of Gion Matsuri: To get rid of epidemics.
- The Deities visit on Mikoshis and stay at Otabisho .
- In 2022, the doors of the main hall was opened at a ritual for the fist time in 60 years. At the rituals held in Gion Matsuri, the doors will be opened up for us.
- At Sakimatsuri Yoiyama (7/15) and Yoiyoiyama(7/16), around 600 food, game, and souvenir stands will be available.
- Takayama is to come back to Yamahoko Parade for the first time in 196 years.
1 The authentic aim Gion Matsuri
In 869, Gion Matsuri started as Goryoe for the purpose of getting rid of Ekijin. People believed that Ekijin is a deity who causes epidemics and natural disasters.
These years, the word “Gion Matsuri” often reminds people, especially tourists, of Yamahok Parade. Only the denizens and Gion Matsuri-enthusiasts know the aim though the peculiar thing to Gion Matsuri is to get rid of epidemics.
Check out the link below.
In addition to it, the priest referred to the meaning of water as purifier in Shinto. In Shinto, we believe water is purifier because deities purify themselves in Japanese mythology. Under the main hall of Yasaka shrine, there is a well capped with a plaster rid.
It is possible to think that Yasaka shrine puryfies Kyoto through ground water. In ancient times, Shoshoi Mikoshi used to rest over a well of Shosoi Otabisho for the same effect.
2 Deities and Mikoshis
In Gion Matsuri, we invite the Deities of Ysaka shrine to the downtown to get rid of the cause of epidemics. This is the most important thing.
The last two years, they visit there on the Himorogis on the horse back. (Himorogi is a plant where deities descend to) Himorogi is an abbreviated way. This year they are visit us in the authentic way.
3 The doors opened up to us
The main hall is a place for deities, not for us. The doors are always closed even in rituals because the main hall is a sacred place. This year, to get rid of the epidemics, they will be open.
4 Yoiyamas
Yoiyama is a night on the eve of the Deities’ visit. It is one of the most exciting moments of Gion Matsuri. The last two years, it was canceled or abbreviated. In 2022, we can enjoy it as usual year.
5 Takayama comeback special 2022
Takayama is one of the long-lost Yamahoko floats. In 1826, Takayama paraded in a typhoon and wrecked. Two years later, a huge fire burned it out except Goshintai figurines and other parts. In 2022, a brand-new Takayama joins to the parade.
Breaking News 2022年最新情報
7/31
Today, Gion Mtsuri 2022 was completed. I extend my deepest gratitude and respect for every single person engaged in the festival and all the reades. 合掌
7/24
7/20
The souvenirs of Takayama are available.
7/19
7/17
7/15 Yoi Yoi Yama 宵々山
Yoi Miya Sai宵宮祭
Now the Deities are on Mikoshis and ready for outing.
Yoi Yoi Yama 宵々山
ぎやあああああああ！！！！！
Yoiyama area is so crowded as usual year.
Tomorrow, オニのようにCROWDED.
There were a few Food stands.
7/14 Yoi Yoi Yoi Yama 宵々々山
Breaking report, 合掌
- NO traffic regulations are in effect but lots of police officer are there.
- We cannot stay around Naginata Hoko, and Kanko Hoko.
- At 19:00, Chimaki of Naginata Hoko are sold out.
- We can get 4 Goshuin stamps at Kanko Hoko.
- At Yamabushi Yama Kaisho, we can admire brad-new Mizuhikis (somthing like carpets decolate floats.) . Buy something at Yamabushiyama to see them. Usual year, we exercise Chinowakuguri but it’s not available this year due to COVID-19. 3 types of Goshuin stamps are available.
- Ofune Hoko Kaisho is open in Sakimatsuri. Goshuin stamps and souvenirs are available. This year, Ofune Hoko parades with a golden dragon. It makes Ryuto Gekishu with Fune Hoko.
- At Toroyama Kaisyo, most of all T-shrits are sold out.
- It takes about 90 minutes to see all of Yamahoko floats except Hosho Yama. It will take much more time on 15th and 16th.
- In Yoiyama, it’s hot because there are lots of people around us. Take water or smth when feeling thirsty.
Make sure what Ryuto Gekishu boats are.
Typical Sakimatsuri bleu. We cannot expect this in Atomatsuri.
Shijo street is not crowede as expected.
So is Yoiyama area.
Kanko Hoko has 4 types Goshiin stamps. 1 and 2 is available any other years except ”令和四年.” ”令和四年” is our Imperial year. Get both of them at a Tent located east to Kanko Hoko. 3 is available at the one to located west to it. 4 is available at the one to located west to it. Each one of them is 300 JPY.
4 is peculiar. Soラブリー( Rabu Ry, lovely)
Schedule 2022
| Date | Hours | EVENTS | |
| 1st | 10:00 | Naginatahokocho Osendo 長刀鉾町御千度 |
Ochigosan and the neighbourhood association of Naginata Hoko pay a visit to Yasaka shrine. |
| 2nd | 11:30 | Yamahoko Rengokai Shasan 山鉾連合会社参 |
Members of Yamahoko Rengokai association pay a visit to Yasaka shrine. |
| 6th | 14:00 | Hamo Hono Hokoku Sai 鱧奉納奉告祭 |
The Tourism Assosiation of Awaji dedicates Hamo fishes. |
| 7th | 14:30 | Ayagasahoko Chigo Shasan 綾傘鉾稚児社参 |
Ochigosan and the neighbourhood association pay a visit to Yasaka shrine. |
| 10th | 13:00 | Japanese Mythology Reading 日本神話語り奉納 |
Story tellers’ dedication of Japanese Mythology. |
| Omukae Chochin お迎え提灯 |
CANCELED | ||
| 18:00~ | Mikoshi Arai Shiki 神輿洗式 |
Mikoshi is cleansed at Yasaka Shrine. | |
| 11th | 14:00 | Noh Dedicaiton 金剛流能奉納 |
At Yasaka Shrine. |
| 13th | 11:00 | Naginatahoko Chigo Shasan 長刀鉾稚児社参 |
Ochogosan pays a visit to Yasaka shrine on his steed. |
| Kuze Chigo Shasan 久世稚児社参 |
The counsil of Ayato Kuninaka shrine pays a visit to Yasaka shrine. | ||
| 15th | 10:00 | Ikamaryuu Hocho Honoshiki 生間流包丁奉納式 |
In the main hall of Yasaka shrine. |
| 15:00 | Dedication of Traditional Preformances 祇園祭伝統芸能大会 |
Imayo, and others. | |
| 20:00 | Yoimiya Sai 宵宮祭 |
Preiests lead the Deities in to Mikoshi. | |
| 16th | 9:00 | Kencha Sai 献茶祭 |
At Yasaka Shrine. |
| 18:30 | Iwami Kagura Hono 岩見神楽 |
The Kagura performance tells a story of the Deity. | |
| 23:00 | Hiyori Kagura 日和神楽 |
The musicians of Yamahoko floats dedicates Kagura music to the Deities at Otabisho. | |
| 17th | 9:00 | Yamahoko Parade 山鉾巡行 |
For the 1st time in 3 years!!! |
| 18:00 | Gosinrei Togyo Sai 御神霊渡御祭 |
3 Mikoshis head for Otabisho. | |
| 23rd | 9:00 | Sencha Kencha Sai 煎茶献茶祭 |
At Yasaka Shrine. |
| 24th | 9:30 | Yamahoko Parade 山鉾巡行 |
For the 1st time in 3 years!!! |
| Hanagasa Parade 花傘巡行 |
CANCELED | ||
| Around 21:00 | Kanko Sai 還幸祭 |
3 Mikoshis return Yasaka shrine. | |
| 25th | 11:00 | Kyogen Hono 狂言奉納 |
At Yasaka Shrine. |
| 18:30 | Mikoshi Arai Shiki 神輿洗式 |
At Yasaka Shrine. | |
| 31st | 10:00 | Eki Jinja Nagoshi Sai 疫神社夏越祭 |
At Eki Jinja shrine, in Yasaka shrine. |
The order of Yamahoko Parade 2022
Intorduction
The order of Yamahok Parade of the year depends on lottery except fixed ones since 1500. The following is the order of 2022.
Saki Matsuri
| 1 | くじ取らず(FIXED) | 長刀鉾(Naginata Hoko |
| 2 | 山壱番(Yama 1st) | 孟宗山(Moso Yama) |
| 3 | 山弐番(Yama 12nd) | 保昌山(Hosho Yama) |
| 4 | 山参番(Yama 3rd) | 郭巨山(Kakkyo Yama) |
| 5 | くじ取らず(FIXED) | 函谷鉾(Kanko Hoko) |
| 6 | 山四番(Yama 4th) | 白楽天山(Hakurakuten Yama) |
| 7 | 傘壱番(kasa 1st) | 四条傘鉾(Sijo Kasahoko) |
| 8 | 山五番(Yama 5th) | 油天神山(Abura Tenjin Yama) |
| 9 | 鉾壱番(Hoko 2nd) | 月鉾(Tsuki Hoko) |
| 10 | 山六番(Yama 6th) | 蟷螂山(Toro Yama) |
| 11 | 山七番(Yama 7th) | 山伏山(Yamabushi Yama) |
| 12 | 山八番(Yama 8th) | 霰天神山(Araretenjin Yama) |
| 13 | 鉾弐番(Hoko 2nd) | 鶏鉾(Niwatori Hoko) |
| 14 | 山九番(Yama 9th) | 木賊山(Tokusa Yama) |
| 15 | 傘弐番(Kasa 2nd) | 綾傘鉾(Ayagasa Hoko) |
| 16 | 山拾番(Yama 10th) | 占出山(Urade Yama) |
| 17 | 鉾参番(Hoko 3rd) | 菊水鉾(Kikusui Hoko) |
| 18 | 山拾一番(Yama 11th) | 芦刈山(Ashikari Yama) |
| 19 | 山拾弐番(Yama 12th) | 伯牙山(Hakuga Yama) |
| 20 | 山拾参番(Yama 13th) | 太子山(Taishi Yama) |
| 21 | くじ取らず(FIXED) | 放下鉾(Hoka Hoko) |
| 22 | くじ取らず(FIXED) | 岩戸山(Iwato Yama) |
| 23 | くじ取らず(FIXED) | 船鉾(Fune Hoko) |
Ato Matsuri
| 1 | くじ取らず(FIXED) | 橋弁慶山(Hashibenkei Yama) |
| 2 | くじ取らず(FIXED) | 北観音山(Kita Kannnon Yama) |
| 3 | 山壱番(Yama 1st) | 浄妙山(Jyomyo Yama) |
| 4 | 山弐番(Yama 12nd) | 鯉山(Koi Yama) |
| 5 | 山参番(Yama 3rd) | 鈴鹿山(Suzuka Yama) |
| 6 | くじ取らず(FIXED) | 南観音山(Minami Kannon Yama) |
| 7 | 山四番(Yama 4th) | 役行者山(En no Gyojya Yama) |
| 8 | 山五番(Yama 5th) | 黒主山(Kuronushi Yama) |
| 9 | 山六番(Yama 6th) | 八幡山(Hachiman Yama) |
| 10 | くじ取らず(FIXED) | 鷹山(Taka Yama) |
| 11 | くじ取らず(FIXED) | 大船鉾(Ohfune Hoko) |
