#gion matsuri

[tanuki-kimono]

Unusual pattern choice for this modern high end obi, inspired by the famous Zo to Kujira-zu byôbu (Elephant and Whale folding screens) painted by mid-Edo animal lover artist Ito Jakuchu.

Those folding screens were rediscovered in 2008. There is apparently no hidden allegory behind the whale/elephant pairing beside the fact that artist once saw an elephant and a whale and (rightly) went "well they're neat".

Those screens were ordered to be displayed during Gion matsuri, and whimsical patterns were often favored for this occasion.

#japan #fashion #kimono #obi #elephant #zo #white elephant #whale #kujira #Zo to Kujira-zu #byobu #folding screen #Ito Jakuchu #Gion matsuri #着物 #帯

[kyotodreamtrips]

Naginata Hoko (長刀鉾) during the Saki-Matsuri of the Gion Festival in Kyoto-Japan.

#Gion Matsuri #Japan #Kyoto #Saki matsuri #festival #matsuri #前祭 #祇園祭 #祇園祭り

[besidebloomingirises]

#tea ceremony #namagashi #wagashi #gion matsuri #holiday #summer #seasonal

[ikana-ko]

2023年7月17日祇園祭 ・  7/17/2023 Gion Festival

#kyoto #Japan #my posts #my photos #My Pictures #gion #gion matsuri #gion festival #祇園祭 #京都 #日本 #traditional japan #japanese #summer festival #japan aesthetic #yasaka shrine #summer in japan #japan travel

[eduseyes]

祇園祭　Gion Matsuri 2023

#photography #japan #original photography blog #japan photos #kyoto #street #street photography #urban #urban photography #gion #matsuri #gion matsuri #festival

[talesofedo]

#ronindraws #original art #okada izo #gion matsuri #kyoto

[redsamuraiii]

Gion Matsuri: Yasaka Shrine Events (Omukae chochin/Hanagasa junko/Kankousai)

Held annually in July from folk dances, kagura plays, taiko drum performances, and graceful dances by apprentice geisha. 

In the fast paced world of modernity, seeing the next generation carrying on the tradition of the old always brings joy.

Hats off to Discover Kyoto for capturing the essence and beauty of the rich culture and tradition for us to enjoy!

See full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch

For more details : https://www.discoverkyoto.com/event

#gion matsuri #gion festival #gion #kyoto #japan #japan festival #japan matsuri #japanese festival #japanese culture #japanese tradition #yasaka shrine #omukae chochin #hanagasa junko #kankousai #samurai #geisha #taiko drum #kagura #folk dances #traditional japan #discover kyoto #japan vlog

[miyajimacho-imvu]

Gion Matsuri float procession and evening performance by Miyajimacho hanamachi, July 2023

#umeyuu #fukuyo #terutsuyo #mitsuyo #miyajimacho #hanamachi #gion matsuri #imvu #kimono #kanzashi #geisha rp #hanamachi rp #hanai #sumiya #okiya #ochaya

[moe15ko]

食べ物の匂いに混じって浮き輪の匂いがして夏〜〜

亀屋良長のあんみつ ミツマメを食べて喉に夏を通す🎐

今年も京都の夏はあついです。

#gion matsuri #kyoto japan #祇園祭 #京都

[thebardostate]

Gion Matsuri

The largest festival in Japan has taken place every July since 869. Its original purpose was to purify and pacify entities responsible for plagues and earthquakes.

#gion matsuri #shinto #japan #purification

[hst432]

菊水鉾

#snapshot #kyoto #gion matsuri

[tanuki-kimono]

Fantastic hikizuri (trailing kimono, probably a maiko's considering the sode-age sleeves tucks and pattern) depicting all-seasons sceneries & festivals.

#japan #fashion #kimono #hikizuri #susohiki #maiko #hanami #sakura #cherry blossom #manmaku #hanami curtain #yanagi #willow #gion matsuri #yatai #parade float #ume #plum blossom #baikasai #plum blossom festival #momiji #maple leaves #koyo #momijigari #chimaki #tango no sekku #kikku no sekku #double ninth festival #着物

[kyotodreamtrips]

A couple more pictures of my walkabout of the yoiyoiyoiyama event of Gion Matsuri 2023 in Kyoto City-Japan.

#Gion Matsuri #Gion Matsuri 2023 #Japan #Kyoto #Yamaboko Junko #Yasaka Shrine #Yoiyama #festival #matsuri #八坂神社 #宵山 #祇園祭 #祇園祭り

[besidebloomingirises]

#tea ceremony #futaoki #dōgu #kyoyaki #gion matsuri #holiday #summer #seasonal

[artschoolglasses]

The Gion Matsuri

Kyoto, Japan

#gion matsuri #kyoto #japan #asia #travel #travelling #matsuri #parade #gion #my photos

[kyoto-irie-collie]

#kyoto #gion matsuri #kyotophotography