On July 23, 2024, yamabushi priests from Shogoin Temple (Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City) visited the yama in the center of Kyoto City that will be participating in the procession to pray for the safety of the Gion Festival Atomatsuri float procession (July 24th). A goma fire ceremony was held at En no Gyojayama (Muromachi-dori Sanjo-sagaru, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City), and worshippers prayed for good health.
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