Yamaboko floats related to japanese tea March 18, 2022Quick introduction of Yamaboko floats that are known for their relation with the tea tradition in Kyoto.
Gion Matsuri main events calendar March 17, 2022Detailed calendar of the main events of the Gion Matsuri.
About Gion Matsuri March 17, 2022Gion Matsuri is a Shinto ritual of Yasaka Shrine with a tradition of more than 1150 years. It was first conducted as part of a purification ritual called “Gion Goryo-e” to fight off the epidemic that plagued the country in 869.
Chikiriya and the neighboring float "Takayama" March 17, 2022The history of the "Takayama" float, the float of the Koromonotanacho area, where Chikiriya's head office is located.
