July
Gion Matsuri is known as one of the three most important festivals of Kyoto. The parade of enormous and flamboyant floats along major streets in Kyoto is truly spectacular. In addition, "Ukai" (cormorant fishing) is a must-see event in summer. This traditional spectacle will take you back to the ethereal world of days gone by.
July
"Gion Matsuri" is a large festival held at the Yasaka-jinja Shrine with over 30 events in the month of July. The origin 【more...】
"Ukai" is an evocative summer spectacle. Through the amazingly skilled use of leashes, each fisherman controls ten to t 【more...】