🏮Gion Festival – A Living Tradition in Kyoto The Gion Festival is one of Japan’s most famous festivals, held every July in Kyoto. It features ancient rituals, stunning floats, and deep spiritual meaning. ⚪︎Ato-Matsuri (後祭): The Latter Half of the Festival Held in late July, the Ato-Matsuri includes more serene parades and rituals compared to the first half. Floats are beautifully displayed and paraded through central Kyoto. ⚪︎Yoiyama (宵山): Magical Nights Before the Parade On the nights before the parades, Kyoto’s streets are filled with lantern-lit floats, traditional music, and festival stalls. It’s the perfect time to enjoy the festive mood. ⚪︎Gion-bayashi (祇園囃子): The Sound of Summer This traditional festival music, played with flutes, drums, and bells, fills the streets during the festival. Its haunting rhythm creates a magical and nostalgic atmosphere. ・ ・ ・ ・ #KyotoBeyondTheUsual #gionfestival #visitkyoto #kyotolife #dayinmylifevlog #kyotostyle #kyotovibes #gionfestival #kyotoarchitecture #일본여행 #교토여행 #そうだ京都行こう #祇園祭 #宵山 #神輿渡御