On July 23, 2025, one day before the Gion Matsuri's Hoko Procession, about 30 yamabushi from Shogoin Temple (Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City), the head temple of the Shugendo sect, visited Ennogyoja-yama in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, and lit goma (fire offerings) on the road to pray for the safety of the Hoko Procession.
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