KYOTO--Tourism officials here are offering premium seats for 400,000 yen ($2,870) each that provide an up-close view of the traditional Gion Festival’s massive float parade on July 17.

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In need of a short break before my official duties I took the advice of the festival director ... made famous by the novel in the historic Gion district, and although we fail to see any real ...

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This year, the festival runs from 1 to 28 Feb 2025 ... Situated just a 30-minute journey from the popular Gion-Shijo area, it can easily fit into even the busiest itineraries. Visitors can reach the ...

The Sannno Festival, held in June, is one of the three biggest Japanese festivals along with the Gion Festival in Kyoto and the Tenjin Festival in Osaka. Hundreds of lanterns dedicated to the god are ...

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The festival features plenty of stands selling beer and sake ... At the time of flowering, the whole park is transformed into a fantastic sea of cherry blossoms. Gion Shidarezakura are in bloom until ...