THE GIST OF THIS ARTICLE
- Page 1 Introduction, Schedule 2025
- Page 2 Chinowa Kuguri, Chogomai, etc.
- Page 3 Hokotate, Omukae Chochin, Mikoshi Arai, etc.
- Page 4 Saki Matsuri Yoiyama
- Page 5 Samurai Armor exhibition, Yoimiya Sai, etc.
- Page 6 Saki Matsusri Yamahoko and Mikoshi parade, etc.
- Page 7 Ato Matsuri Yoiyama and Abare Kannon, etc.
- Page 8 Ato Matsuri Yamahoko parade, etc.
Introduction
Gion matsuri is one of the oldest matsuri/festival in Japan. It started in 869 and 2019 marked the 1150th anniversary. There are many rituals and ceremonies held in July and we call them “Gion matsuri.” In this post, you can see exact schedule of them.
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ATTENTION!!!
The schedule might change. Check out the website of Yasaka Shrine.
Schedule 2025/ Reiwa 7
Yasaka shrine announced the schedule of 2025.
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NEW event and ritual!!!
- 7/17: Yumiyagumi Mushashieki・・・Yoroi Mushas (armored Samurais) lead the Mikoshis to Otabisho. This custom came back to Gion Matsuri for the 1st time in 50 years.
- 7/21: Yasakka Reihai/Raihai Koh・・・Yasaka shrine and Enryakuji temple hold a ritual at Yasaka shrine. This tells us Shinbutsu Shugo is still alive.
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Don’t miss them, old sport!!!
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Cool Uchiwa of 2025.
Now Chinowa amulet (800 JPY), Uchiwa of 2025 (1,500 JPY), and Special Goryoe Goshuin stamp (500 JPY)are available!
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The Schedule
| 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. |
| 7th | 14:30 | Ayagasahoko Chigo Shasan 綾傘鉾稚児社参 |
Ochigosan and the neighbourhood association pay a visit to Yasaka shrine. |
| 9th | 14:00 | Hamo Hono Hokoku Sai 鱧奉納奉告祭 |
The Tourism Assosiation of Awaji dedicates Hamo fishes. |
| 10th | 13:00 | Japanese Mythology Reading 日本神話語り奉納 |
Story tellers’ dedication of Japanese Mythology. |
| 16:30 | Omukae Chochin お迎え提灯 |
Parade welcomes Mikoshis | |
| 20:00 | Mikoshi Arai Shiki 神輿洗式 |
Mikoshi is cleansed on Shijo Ohashi bridge | |
| 13~24th | Otabisho Jyuyosho opens 御旅所授与所 |
Chimaki and other things available at Otabosho (Shijo Tramachi) | |
| 13th | 11:00 | Naginatahoko Chigo Shasan 長刀鉾稚児社参 |
Ochogosan pays a visit to Yasaka shrine on his steed. |
| 14:00 | Kuze Chigo Shasan 久世稚児社参 |
The counsil of Ayato Kuninaka shrine pays a visit to Yasaka shrine. | |
| 14th | 10:30 | Shinsenen, Gionsha Goshinsui Koukan 神泉苑・祇園御神水交換 |
At Shinsenen temple, Yasaka shrine and Shinsenen exchange the sacred water each other |
| 15th | 10:00 | Ikamaryuu Hocho Honoshiki 生間流包丁奉納式 |
In the main hall of Yasaka shrine. |
| 20:00 | Yoimiya Sai 宵宮祭 |
Preiests lead the Deities to Mikoshi. | |
| 16th | 9:00 | Kencha Sai 献茶祭 |
Tea Ceremony at Yasaka Shrine. |
| 18:30 | Iwami Kagura Hono 石見神楽 |
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 |
23 Yamahokos parade |
| 16:00 | Shinkoh Sai 神幸祭 |
Ceremony at Yasaka shrine | |
| 18:00 | Mikoshi Togyo Syupatsu Sai 神輿渡御出発祭 |
3 Mikoshis head for Otabisho. NEW With Yoroi Musyas | |
| 21st | 17:00 | NEW Yasaka Reihaiko 八坂礼拝講 |
Yasaka shrine and Enryakuji temple hold a ritual |
| 23rd | 9:00 | Sencha Kencha Sai 煎茶献茶祭 |
At Yasaka Shrine. |
| 14:00 | Ohake Kiyoharae shiki オハケ清祓式 |
Ceremony at Matarabisha | |
| 22:00 | Hiyori Kagura 日和神楽 |
The musicians of Yamahoko floats dedicates Kagura music to the Deities at Otabisho. | |
| 24th | 9:30 | Yamahoko Parade 山鉾巡行 |
11 yamahokos |
| 9:30 | Hanagasa Parade 花傘巡行 |
Parade belongs to Yamahoko parade | |
| Around 23:00 | Kanko Sai 還幸祭 |
3 Mikoshis return Yasaka shrine. | |
| 28th | 20:00 | Mikoshi Arai Shiki 神輿洗式 |
Mikoshi is cleansed on Shijo Ohashi bridge |
| 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 2025
Saki Matsuri 前祭巡行 7/17
| 順番 | くじ | 山鉾 |
| 1 | くじ取らず | 長刀鉾 Naginatahoko |
| 2 | 山壱番 | 占出山 Urade Yama |
| 3 | 山弐番 | 霰天神山 Arare Tenjin Yama |
| 4 | 山参番 | 山伏山 Yamabushi Yama |
| 5 | くじ取らず | 函谷鉾 Kanko Hoko |
| 6 | 山四番 | 油天神山 Abura Tenjin Yama |
| 7 | 傘壱番 | 綾傘鉾 Ayagasa Hoko |
| 8 | 山五番 | 蟷螂山 Toro Yama |
| 9 | 鉾壱番 | 菊水鉾 Kikusui Hoko |
| 10 | 山六番 | 保昌山 Hosho Yama |
| 11 | 山七番 | 伯牙山 Hakuga Yama |
| 12 | 山八番 | 白楽天山 Hakurakuten Yama |
| 13 | 鉾弐番 | 月鉾 Tsuki Hoko |
| 14 | 山九番 | 木賊山 Tokusa Yama |
| 15 | 傘弐番 | 四条傘鉾 Shijo Kasahoko |
| 16 | 山拾番 | 太子山 Taishi Yama |
| 17 | 鉾参番 | 鶏鉾 Niwatori Hoko |
| 18 | 山拾壱番 | 芦刈山 Ashikari Yama |
| 19 | 山拾弐番 | 郭巨山 Kakkyo Yama |
| 20 | 山拾参番 | 孟宗山 Moso Yama |
| 21 | くじ取らず | 放下鉾 Hohka Hoko |
| 22 | くじ取らず | 岩戸山 Iwato Yama |
| 23 | くじ取らず | 船鉾 Fune Hoko |
Ato Matsuri 後祭巡行 24日
| 順番 | くじ | 山鉾 |
| 1 | くじ取らず | 橋弁慶山 Hasih Benkei Yama |
| 2 | くじ取らず | 南観音山 Minami Kannon Yama |
| 3 | 山一番 | 役行者山 En no Gyoja Yama |
| 4 | 山弐番 | 浄妙山 Jyomyo Yama |
| 5 | 山参番 | 鯉山 Koi Yama |
| 6 | くじ取らず | 北観音山 Kita Kannon Yama |
| 7 | 山四番 | 八幡山 Hachiman Yama |
| 8 | 山五番 | 黒主山 Kuronushi Yama |
| 9 | 山六番 | 鈴鹿山 Suzuka Yama |
| 10 | くじ取らず | 鷹山 Taka Yama |
| 11 | くじ取らず | 大船鉾 Ohfune Hoko |
Yoiyama 2025
- Saki Matsuri ・・・7/14～16
- Ato Matsuri ・・・7/21～23
At Saki Matsuri, traffic regulations must be on.
Gion Matsuri 2025 : Sakimatsuri Yoiyama 祇園祭前祭宵山英語で説明
In Gion Matsuri 2025, Yoiyama take place prior to Yamahoko parade. In this article, you can learn the way to enjoy it.
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2022.07.13
Gion matsuri 2025: Atomatsuri Yoiyama 祇園祭後祭宵山英語で説明
The precise information of Atomatsuri of Gion matsuri 2024; Byobumatsuri, Kaisyo Kazari of each Yamaboko floats. Gion bayashi, Gohuin stamps and others are available.
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2019.07.21
What is Gion Matsuri?
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Gion matsuri festival in Kyoto 2025 Comprehensive guide: Mikoshis, Yamahoko floats, and Yoiyamas!!! 祇園祭2025英語で説明
The comprehensive guide on Gion matsuri festival 2025 in Kyoto; its schedule, Mikoshis, Yamahoko floats, Yoiyamas, history, the reason why it is celebrated, souvenirs, and other must-sees. Anything is available.
kyotokankoyagi.com
2017.11.02
- Why celebrated?
- Why Gion matsuri started in the private garden of emperors? (It is a post of the rock garden of Ryoanji and shows you the meaning of Japanese garden.)
- Gozu tenno and epidemics
- Mikoshis of Gion Matsuri
- When Yamahoko parade started?
- How to make Yamahoko floats?
- All the Yamahoko floats
- Sakimatsuri Yoiyama
- Atomatsuri Yoiyama
