THE GIST OF THIS ARTICLE
- This page Intoroduction, Breaking 2023, etc.
- 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.
Yamahoko parade (山鉾巡行) 24th July
On the day, the spiris of Kamis go back to Yasaka shrine. Yamahoko parade also take place anew. They took the opposite direction of the Yamahoko parade of Saki matsuri.
Kanko sai (還幸祭) 24th July
Three mikoshis come back to Yasaka shrine. Nakagoza goes there by way of Shinsen-en, where Ginomatsuri festival began some 1,000 years ago.
Purification of water for rituals (神用水清祓式), 28th July
The same ritual as held on the 10th of July is held on the Shijo bridge.
Purification of portable shrine (神輿洗式), 28th July
The same ritual as held on the 10th of July is held to purify mikoshi.
18:30~ At Yasaka shrine
Sinjizumi Hokokusai 神事済奉告祭 7月29日
Prior to the announcement on the 31th, the end of Gion matsuri is reported to the Deities of Yasaka shrine.
Nagoshi Sai at Eki shrine (疫神社夏越祭), 31th July
At Eki shrine, the sub-shrine of Yasaka shrine, people pass through Chino-wa put on to Torii gate and let evil spirits go away. We can have Chigaya plant and make Chinowa with it. Susanono-mikoto saves us from anything evil.
In this ritual the end of Gion matsuri festival is announced.
About 2022
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 Ryouto Gekishu is.
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)
Mikoshi Arasishiki 神輿洗式
The schedule of 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 Association of Awaji dedicates Hamo fishes. |
7th | 14:30 | Ayagasahoko Chigo Shasan 綾傘鉾稚児社参 |
Ochigosan and the neighborhood 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. |