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Visiting Gion Matsuri 2024, Part 1

So you’re interested in visiting Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri 2024? Wonderful idea! Read on to ensure you have an enjoyable experience you’ll never forget. You probably already know that the Gion Festival is Kyoto’s biggest festival, and one of Japan’s most
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The Koi Dragon Legend

The Gion Matsuri abounds with diverse mystical tales and historical legends. One, the koi dragon legend, describes how a humble carp or koi became a powerful dragon. Part ecology, part life metaphor, part esoteric spiritual teaching, this story has captured
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Access free interactive maps with locations and description of all 34 Gion Festival floats, plus procession routes!

Access free interactive maps with locations and description of all 34 Gion Festival floats, plus procession routes!

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