Citywide fires in 1708, 1788 and 1864 led to some floats disappearing forever.
Fortunately for most, treasures could quickly be whisked to safety during such emergencies.
Unlike the priceless decorations, the float frames themselves were relatively easy to rebuild🙌
#GionFestival
Fortunately for most, treasures could quickly be whisked to safety during such emergencies.
Unlike the priceless decorations, the float frames themselves were relatively easy to rebuild🙌
#GionFestival
July 15, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Citywide fires in 1708, 1788 and 1864 led to some floats disappearing forever.
Fortunately for most, treasures could quickly be whisked to safety during such emergencies.
Unlike the priceless decorations, the float frames themselves were relatively easy to rebuild🙌
#GionFestival
Fortunately for most, treasures could quickly be whisked to safety during such emergencies.
Unlike the priceless decorations, the float frames themselves were relatively easy to rebuild🙌
#GionFestival
The enchanting Yasaka Shrine, a historic landmark nestled in the heart of Kyoto.
This iconic shrine, also known as Gion Shrine, is renowned for its stunning architecture, vibrant festivals, and deep-rooted spiritual significance. ⛩️
#YasakaShrine #Kyoto #Japan #Travel #Shrine #Temple #GionFestival
December 15, 2024 at 7:56 AM
The enchanting Yasaka Shrine, a historic landmark nestled in the heart of Kyoto.
This iconic shrine, also known as Gion Shrine, is renowned for its stunning architecture, vibrant festivals, and deep-rooted spiritual significance. ⛩️
#YasakaShrine #Kyoto #Japan #Travel #Shrine #Temple #GionFestival
August 11, 2025 at 5:51 AM
In Kyōto it is common to see small, broom-like charms hung beside doorways.
Made from miscanthus reeds, the same grass used to create the giant chinowa rings, 'chimaki' (茅巻き) prevent misfortune from entering the home.
They are sold exclusively during the Gion Festival in July.
#Kyoto #GionFestival
Made from miscanthus reeds, the same grass used to create the giant chinowa rings, 'chimaki' (茅巻き) prevent misfortune from entering the home.
They are sold exclusively during the Gion Festival in July.
#Kyoto #GionFestival
June 26, 2025 at 4:26 AM
In Kyōto it is common to see small, broom-like charms hung beside doorways.
Made from miscanthus reeds, the same grass used to create the giant chinowa rings, 'chimaki' (茅巻き) prevent misfortune from entering the home.
They are sold exclusively during the Gion Festival in July.
#Kyoto #GionFestival
Made from miscanthus reeds, the same grass used to create the giant chinowa rings, 'chimaki' (茅巻き) prevent misfortune from entering the home.
They are sold exclusively during the Gion Festival in July.
#Kyoto #GionFestival
14) TAISHI-YAMA (太子山)🪷
Taishi-yama is dedicated to Prince Shōtoku (聖徳太子 572-622, aka Shōtoku Taishi), the great propagator of Buddhism.
This float alone uses a cedar (not the usual pine) as a conduit for the gods.
#GionFestival #祇園祭 #Kyoto #京都 #Japan
Taishi-yama is dedicated to Prince Shōtoku (聖徳太子 572-622, aka Shōtoku Taishi), the great propagator of Buddhism.
This float alone uses a cedar (not the usual pine) as a conduit for the gods.
#GionFestival #祇園祭 #Kyoto #京都 #Japan
July 8, 2025 at 7:44 AM
14) TAISHI-YAMA (太子山)🪷
Taishi-yama is dedicated to Prince Shōtoku (聖徳太子 572-622, aka Shōtoku Taishi), the great propagator of Buddhism.
This float alone uses a cedar (not the usual pine) as a conduit for the gods.
#GionFestival #祇園祭 #Kyoto #京都 #Japan
Taishi-yama is dedicated to Prince Shōtoku (聖徳太子 572-622, aka Shōtoku Taishi), the great propagator of Buddhism.
This float alone uses a cedar (not the usual pine) as a conduit for the gods.
#GionFestival #祇園祭 #Kyoto #京都 #Japan
#sunoai #wagakkiindustrialmetal #GionFestival
Today, I’m bringing you a "Wagakki" (traditional Japanese instrument) mix—a chaotic Japanese industrial metal sound 🎶
The magnificent and spectacular Gion Festival in Kyoto.
"A festival is more than just a beautiful event."
youtu.be/OHhKlB6_4cU
Today, I’m bringing you a "Wagakki" (traditional Japanese instrument) mix—a chaotic Japanese industrial metal sound 🎶
The magnificent and spectacular Gion Festival in Kyoto.
"A festival is more than just a beautiful event."
youtu.be/OHhKlB6_4cU
宵山異界録 — Yoiyama: Record of the Otherworld —
YouTube video by カナデミオKANADEMIO
youtu.be
July 11, 2026 at 10:12 PM
#sunoai #wagakkiindustrialmetal #GionFestival
Today, I’m bringing you a "Wagakki" (traditional Japanese instrument) mix—a chaotic Japanese industrial metal sound 🎶
The magnificent and spectacular Gion Festival in Kyoto.
"A festival is more than just a beautiful event."
youtu.be/OHhKlB6_4cU
Today, I’m bringing you a "Wagakki" (traditional Japanese instrument) mix—a chaotic Japanese industrial metal sound 🎶
The magnificent and spectacular Gion Festival in Kyoto.
"A festival is more than just a beautiful event."
youtu.be/OHhKlB6_4cU
#sunoai #wagakkiindustrialmetal #GionFestival
Today, we present a "Wagakki" (traditional Japanese instrument) mix featuring a chaotic Japanese industrial metal sound 🎶
This is the German "alternative" version of "— Yoiyama: Record of the Otherworld —".
youtu.be/UkslNPcJ7G4
Today, we present a "Wagakki" (traditional Japanese instrument) mix featuring a chaotic Japanese industrial metal sound 🎶
This is the German "alternative" version of "— Yoiyama: Record of the Otherworld —".
youtu.be/UkslNPcJ7G4
Yoiyama: Chronik der Anderswelt（alternative Version）
YouTube video by カナデミオKANADEMIO
youtu.be
July 16, 2026 at 9:10 PM
#sunoai #wagakkiindustrialmetal #GionFestival
Today, we present a "Wagakki" (traditional Japanese instrument) mix featuring a chaotic Japanese industrial metal sound 🎶
This is the German "alternative" version of "— Yoiyama: Record of the Otherworld —".
youtu.be/UkslNPcJ7G4
Today, we present a "Wagakki" (traditional Japanese instrument) mix featuring a chaotic Japanese industrial metal sound 🎶
This is the German "alternative" version of "— Yoiyama: Record of the Otherworld —".
youtu.be/UkslNPcJ7G4
July 27, 2025 at 11:35 AM
#sunoai #chaoticindustrialmetal #GionFestival
Today, we’re bringing you a chaotic Japanese industrial metal sound 🎶
This is the French "alternative" version of "— Yoiyama: Record of the Otherworld —".
“Yoiyama—where the boundaries between this world and the otherworld converge.”
youtu.be/SP6zOk8H2Vw
Today, we’re bringing you a chaotic Japanese industrial metal sound 🎶
This is the French "alternative" version of "— Yoiyama: Record of the Otherworld —".
“Yoiyama—where the boundaries between this world and the otherworld converge.”
youtu.be/SP6zOk8H2Vw
Yoiyama : Chronique de l’Autre Monde（version alternative）
YouTube video by カナデミオKANADEMIO
youtu.be
July 15, 2026 at 10:03 PM
#sunoai #chaoticindustrialmetal #GionFestival
Today, we’re bringing you a chaotic Japanese industrial metal sound 🎶
This is the French "alternative" version of "— Yoiyama: Record of the Otherworld —".
“Yoiyama—where the boundaries between this world and the otherworld converge.”
youtu.be/SP6zOk8H2Vw
Today, we’re bringing you a chaotic Japanese industrial metal sound 🎶
This is the French "alternative" version of "— Yoiyama: Record of the Otherworld —".
“Yoiyama—where the boundaries between this world and the otherworld converge.”
youtu.be/SP6zOk8H2Vw
A few of the floats incorporate stylised characters from their names into the yukata patterns...
✍️Naginata-hoko (長刀鉾) uses the '長'.
✍️Shijō-Kasa-boko (四条傘鉾) includes the '傘'.
#Japan #Kyoto #京都 #GionFestival
✍️Naginata-hoko (長刀鉾) uses the '長'.
✍️Shijō-Kasa-boko (四条傘鉾) includes the '傘'.
#Japan #Kyoto #京都 #GionFestival
July 12, 2026 at 7:20 AM
A few of the floats incorporate stylised characters from their names into the yukata patterns...
✍️Naginata-hoko (長刀鉾) uses the '長'.
✍️Shijō-Kasa-boko (四条傘鉾) includes the '傘'.
#Japan #Kyoto #京都 #GionFestival
✍️Naginata-hoko (長刀鉾) uses the '長'.
✍️Shijō-Kasa-boko (四条傘鉾) includes the '傘'.
#Japan #Kyoto #京都 #GionFestival
A few of the floats incorporate stylised characters from their names into the yukata patterns...
✍️Naginata-hoko (長刀鉾) uses the '長'...
✍️Shijō-Kasa-boko (四条傘鉾) includes the '傘'...
#Japan #Kyoto #京都 #GionFestival #Naginataboko #長刀鉾 #Shijokasaboko #四条傘鉾
✍️Naginata-hoko (長刀鉾) uses the '長'...
✍️Shijō-Kasa-boko (四条傘鉾) includes the '傘'...
#Japan #Kyoto #京都 #GionFestival #Naginataboko #長刀鉾 #Shijokasaboko #四条傘鉾
July 14, 2025 at 11:38 AM
A few of the floats incorporate stylised characters from their names into the yukata patterns...
✍️Naginata-hoko (長刀鉾) uses the '長'...
✍️Shijō-Kasa-boko (四条傘鉾) includes the '傘'...
#Japan #Kyoto #京都 #GionFestival #Naginataboko #長刀鉾 #Shijokasaboko #四条傘鉾
✍️Naginata-hoko (長刀鉾) uses the '長'...
✍️Shijō-Kasa-boko (四条傘鉾) includes the '傘'...
#Japan #Kyoto #京都 #GionFestival #Naginataboko #長刀鉾 #Shijokasaboko #四条傘鉾
On July 2nd lots are drawn at the Kyōto Municipal Assembly Hall to determine the order of the floats for the 2 parades.
This ritual is known as 'Kujitori-shiki' (くじ取り式 'Lot-Drawing Ceremony'), and was intended to prevent fighting over prized positions in the parade.
#GionFestival
This ritual is known as 'Kujitori-shiki' (くじ取り式 'Lot-Drawing Ceremony'), and was intended to prevent fighting over prized positions in the parade.
#GionFestival
July 1, 2026 at 3:49 AM
On July 2nd lots are drawn at the Kyōto Municipal Assembly Hall to determine the order of the floats for the 2 parades.
This ritual is known as 'Kujitori-shiki' (くじ取り式 'Lot-Drawing Ceremony'), and was intended to prevent fighting over prized positions in the parade.
#GionFestival
This ritual is known as 'Kujitori-shiki' (くじ取り式 'Lot-Drawing Ceremony'), and was intended to prevent fighting over prized positions in the parade.
#GionFestival
It is said En-no-Gyōja tried to convince Hitokotonushi to build a bridge from Mt Katsuragi to Mt Yoshino (it didn't go well).
On 16th July Shugen-ja devotees from Shōgo-in (聖護院-head temple of Honzan Shugen 本山修験宗) perform a sacred Goma-daki rite (護摩焚き) to dispel evil.
#GionFestival #祇園祭
On 16th July Shugen-ja devotees from Shōgo-in (聖護院-head temple of Honzan Shugen 本山修験宗) perform a sacred Goma-daki rite (護摩焚き) to dispel evil.
#GionFestival #祇園祭
July 17, 2025 at 7:16 AM
It is said En-no-Gyōja tried to convince Hitokotonushi to build a bridge from Mt Katsuragi to Mt Yoshino (it didn't go well).
On 16th July Shugen-ja devotees from Shōgo-in (聖護院-head temple of Honzan Shugen 本山修験宗) perform a sacred Goma-daki rite (護摩焚き) to dispel evil.
#GionFestival #祇園祭
On 16th July Shugen-ja devotees from Shōgo-in (聖護院-head temple of Honzan Shugen 本山修験宗) perform a sacred Goma-daki rite (護摩焚き) to dispel evil.
#GionFestival #祇園祭
The float survived the great fire of 1864 and is called a 'Moving Museum'.
It boasts carvings by Hidari Jingorō (左甚五郎 early 17thC?) and paintings created in 1835 by famed artist Maruyama Ōkyo (円山応挙 1733-95), depicting scenes from 'The Tale of Genji' framed in open fans.
#GionFestival #GionMatsuri
It boasts carvings by Hidari Jingorō (左甚五郎 early 17thC?) and paintings created in 1835 by famed artist Maruyama Ōkyo (円山応挙 1733-95), depicting scenes from 'The Tale of Genji' framed in open fans.
#GionFestival #GionMatsuri
July 15, 2025 at 2:26 AM
The float survived the great fire of 1864 and is called a 'Moving Museum'.
It boasts carvings by Hidari Jingorō (左甚五郎 early 17thC?) and paintings created in 1835 by famed artist Maruyama Ōkyo (円山応挙 1733-95), depicting scenes from 'The Tale of Genji' framed in open fans.
#GionFestival #GionMatsuri
It boasts carvings by Hidari Jingorō (左甚五郎 early 17thC?) and paintings created in 1835 by famed artist Maruyama Ōkyo (円山応挙 1733-95), depicting scenes from 'The Tale of Genji' framed in open fans.
#GionFestival #GionMatsuri
The Gion Festival is one of Kyoto's signature yearly festivals.
exotericjapan.com/events/gion-... ぎおんまつり/
#Kyoto #Gion #GionFestival #Japan #JapaneseCulture #JapaneseFestivals #ExotericJapan
exotericjapan.com/events/gion-... ぎおんまつり/
#Kyoto #Gion #GionFestival #Japan #JapaneseCulture #JapaneseFestivals #ExotericJapan
Gion Festival (Kyoto City) 祇園祭り ぎおんまつり
How It All Started In the year 869 there was an epidemic in the newly built city of Heian (today’s Kyoto). There was a religious parade to appease the gods. …
https://exotericjapan.com/events/gion-festival-kyoto-city-祇園祭り
July 28, 2026 at 6:43 AM
The Gion Festival is one of Kyoto's signature yearly festivals.
exotericjapan.com/events/gion-... ぎおんまつり/
#Kyoto #Gion #GionFestival #Japan #JapaneseCulture #JapaneseFestivals #ExotericJapan
exotericjapan.com/events/gion-... ぎおんまつり/
#Kyoto #Gion #GionFestival #Japan #JapaneseCulture #JapaneseFestivals #ExotericJapan
August 5, 2025 at 11:47 AM
#sunoai #wagakkiindustrialmetal #GionFestival
Today, we bring you a "Wagakki-mix" Chaotic Japanese Industrial Metal sound 🎶
This is the French version of "— Yoiyama: Record of the Otherworld —".
"Purge, purge—the night parade of a hundred plague-bringing demons."
youtu.be/lN1uaAT6eUE
Today, we bring you a "Wagakki-mix" Chaotic Japanese Industrial Metal sound 🎶
This is the French version of "— Yoiyama: Record of the Otherworld —".
"Purge, purge—the night parade of a hundred plague-bringing demons."
youtu.be/lN1uaAT6eUE
Yoiyama : Chronique de l’Autre Monde（version française）
YouTube video by カナデミオKANADEMIO
youtu.be
July 13, 2026 at 9:41 PM
#sunoai #wagakkiindustrialmetal #GionFestival
Today, we bring you a "Wagakki-mix" Chaotic Japanese Industrial Metal sound 🎶
This is the French version of "— Yoiyama: Record of the Otherworld —".
"Purge, purge—the night parade of a hundred plague-bringing demons."
youtu.be/lN1uaAT6eUE
Today, we bring you a "Wagakki-mix" Chaotic Japanese Industrial Metal sound 🎶
This is the French version of "— Yoiyama: Record of the Otherworld —".
"Purge, purge—the night parade of a hundred plague-bringing demons."
youtu.be/lN1uaAT6eUE
#sunoai #wagakkiindustrialmetal #GionFestival
Today, we bring you a chaotic Japanese industrial metal sound infused with traditional instruments 🎶
This is the English version of "Yoiyama: Record of the Otherworld."
"Purge, purge—the formless shadows of impurity."
youtu.be/tWYOymfip2w
Today, we bring you a chaotic Japanese industrial metal sound infused with traditional instruments 🎶
This is the English version of "Yoiyama: Record of the Otherworld."
"Purge, purge—the formless shadows of impurity."
youtu.be/tWYOymfip2w
Yoiyama: Record of the Otherworld（English version）
YouTube video by カナデミオKANADEMIO
youtu.be
July 12, 2026 at 9:35 PM
#sunoai #wagakkiindustrialmetal #GionFestival
Today, we bring you a chaotic Japanese industrial metal sound infused with traditional instruments 🎶
This is the English version of "Yoiyama: Record of the Otherworld."
"Purge, purge—the formless shadows of impurity."
youtu.be/tWYOymfip2w
Today, we bring you a chaotic Japanese industrial metal sound infused with traditional instruments 🎶
This is the English version of "Yoiyama: Record of the Otherworld."
"Purge, purge—the formless shadows of impurity."
youtu.be/tWYOymfip2w
August 5, 2025 at 11:48 AM
#sunoai #wagakkiindustrialmetal #GionFestival
Today, we present a "Wagakki-mix" chaotic Japanese industrial metal sound 🎶
This is the German version of "— Yoiyama: Record of the Otherworld —".
"The Yamahoko floats are not mere decorations. They are ancient mechanisms of prayer."
youtu.be/vblfPeNNxnA
Today, we present a "Wagakki-mix" chaotic Japanese industrial metal sound 🎶
This is the German version of "— Yoiyama: Record of the Otherworld —".
"The Yamahoko floats are not mere decorations. They are ancient mechanisms of prayer."
youtu.be/vblfPeNNxnA
Yoiyama: Chronik der Anderswelt（Deutsche Version）
YouTube video by カナデミオKANADEMIO
youtu.be
July 14, 2026 at 9:16 PM
#sunoai #wagakkiindustrialmetal #GionFestival
Today, we present a "Wagakki-mix" chaotic Japanese industrial metal sound 🎶
This is the German version of "— Yoiyama: Record of the Otherworld —".
"The Yamahoko floats are not mere decorations. They are ancient mechanisms of prayer."
youtu.be/vblfPeNNxnA
Today, we present a "Wagakki-mix" chaotic Japanese industrial metal sound 🎶
This is the German version of "— Yoiyama: Record of the Otherworld —".
"The Yamahoko floats are not mere decorations. They are ancient mechanisms of prayer."
youtu.be/vblfPeNNxnA
#GionFestival #JapaneseCulture #SymphonicMetal
Today, we bring you ChaoticSymphonicMetal sound mixed with Japanese instruments🎶
The English version of "Gion Festival in the Ancient Capital - A Prayer for the Banishment of Plague -".
youtu.be/Ie9A5a-VDmY
Today, we bring you ChaoticSymphonicMetal sound mixed with Japanese instruments🎶
The English version of "Gion Festival in the Ancient Capital - A Prayer for the Banishment of Plague -".
youtu.be/Ie9A5a-VDmY
A Prayer for the Banishment of Plague — 古都の祇園祭 —(English.ver)
YouTube video by カナデミオKANADEMIO
youtu.be
July 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
#GionFestival #JapaneseCulture #SymphonicMetal
Today, we bring you ChaoticSymphonicMetal sound mixed with Japanese instruments🎶
The English version of "Gion Festival in the Ancient Capital - A Prayer for the Banishment of Plague -".
youtu.be/Ie9A5a-VDmY
Today, we bring you ChaoticSymphonicMetal sound mixed with Japanese instruments🎶
The English version of "Gion Festival in the Ancient Capital - A Prayer for the Banishment of Plague -".
youtu.be/Ie9A5a-VDmY
