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Gion Matsuri in Kyoto, Float parade
Gion Matsuri Kyoto’s Great Float-pulling Festival
Gion Matsuri is one of the more important annual festivals of Kyoto, linked to Yasaka Jinja shrine: it occurs during the whole month of July, with two main dates, the 17th and 24th of July, when traditional processions happen in downtown Kyoto. During the two to three days…
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Gion Matsuri Festival in Kyoto with float processions on July 17 and 24
From July 24 to 25
Tenjin Matsuri Festival in Osaka
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Sumida River Fireworks in Asakusa
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