The Yamahoko procession, the highlight of the Gion Festival, one of Japan's three major festivals, began at 9 a.m. on July 17, 2024 in the center of Kyoto City.

The Naginata-hoko, which is leading the way, departed from Shijo-dori Karasuma in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, with a shout of "Enyaraya" as a signal. The Yamahoko, decorated with gorgeous decorations, proceeded leisurely down the Miyako-ji street, and the Gion music of "Konchikichin" echoed through the skyscrapers.

CONTINUE
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.