Gion-Matsuri Schedule of Events

"Gion-Matusri Schedule of Events"

* July 1 through 5 - Kippuiri, opening ceremony of festival, in each participating neighbourhood







* July 2 - Kujitorishiki, lottery for the parade order, in the municipal assembly hall







* July 7 - Shrine visit by chigo children of Ayagasaboko
* July 10 - Lantern parade to welcome mikoshi portable shrines







* July 10 - Mikoshi arai, cleansing of mikoshi by sacred water from the Kamo River
* July 10 through 13 - Building-up of floats


* July 13 a.m. - Shrine visit by chigo children of Naginataboko
* July 13 p.m. - Shrine visit by chigo children of Kuse Shrine







* July 14 - Yoiyoiyoiyama
* July 15 - Yoiyoiyama







* July 16 - Yoiyama
* July 16 - Yoimiya shinshin hono shinji, dedicative art performances
* July 17 - Parade of yamaboko floats









* July 17 - Parade of mikoshi from Yasaka Shrine to the city
* July 24 - Parade of hanagasa or "flower parasols"
* July 24 - Parade of mikoshi from the city to Yasaka Shrine
* July 28 - Mikoshi arai, cleansing of mikoshi by sacred water from the Kamo river
* July 31 - Closing service at Eki Shrine