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Gion Matsuri

Gion Matsuri

Jul 1-31, 2026 Kyoto City

The Gion Matsuri is a revered traditional festival held annually throughout July in Kyoto, Japan. Dating back over a millennium, this Shinto tradition originated as a ritual to ward off epidemics and...

Traditional Festival Shinto +8