Stop 2 of 3 · Festival stop
Gion Matsuri
Kyoto, Japan
16 July 2027 – 19 July 2027
Reach Kyoto for the closing atmosphere of the Saki Matsuri Yoiyama period and the principal July 17 Yamahoko procession. Use the following days to see the city after the largest crowd surge, explore the festival neighborhoods in daylight, and understand how Yasaka Shrine, the yamaboko communities, and the month-long ritual calendar connect.