Gion Festival 2014- After Festival Float Parade
After 49 years, the After Festival Float Parade once again returns! Ofune (Big Boat Float) makes a triumphant return after 150 years…
Gion Festival 2014-After Festival Revival
For the first time in 49 years, the After Festival is revived for Gion Festival 2014. There are 23 floats in the Main Festival but only 10 appear in the After Festival. After Festival Floats (Ato Matsuri) The After Festival is basically the same as the Main Festival, involving construction of traditional style floats and […]
Gion Festival Kyoto 2014-Main Parade is Just Around the Corner
Getting ready for the Main Parade of the Gion Festival Kyoto 2014 During Yoiyama, the period from July 14-16 I’ve seen the floats go from a skeleton made of timbers and rope to priceless works of art on wheels. The 23 floats are now ready for the Main Parade of the Gion Festival Kyoto 2014. […]
Gion Festival – Float Construction Begins
Construction on the 23 floats for the Gion Festival’s July 17 parade began today. Would you believe no nails are used in the float construction. Instead, ropes using traditional tying techniques bind wood timbers together. Click on the pictures below to see it by yourself! Super Typhoon Neoguri has been wreaking havoc in the southern […]
Jidai Matsuri
One of Kyoto’s 3 biggest festivals held annually on October 22nd. Highlights over 1,100 years of Japanese history and showcases 2,000 people, 70 animals (horses and oxen) outfitted in colourful garments, elaborate amour and other regal pieces befitting the nobility and samurai classes