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Gion Matsuri (Gion Festival)

Date: 1 July 2021 - 31 July 2021
Event cost: 

Free except for spectator seats.

Website: 
www.gionmatsuri.jp

Japan's most famous festival takes place in downtown Kyoto, lasts for a month and includes two processions of parade floats on 17th and 24th respectively. Prior to each main float procession, there are three nights of street parties taking place.

Venue name: 
Yasaka Shrine and Shijo-dori area.
Address: 
Kyoto,
Japan

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