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GTK would like to introduce the real Kyoto life by GTK bloggers. Some of them migrated from their countries
to Kyoto, and want to share how to enjoy the Kyoto life. These blogs are quite useful for visiting Kyoto, and also
for people who hope to live in Japan.

Gion-Matsuri started!

The biggest festival of Kyoto has started! Do you listen to the sound called Gion-bayashi which is a back music of Gion-Matsuri with Japanese flute, drum and bell. It sounds so exciting!
This festival is held the whole July through. I’d like to introduce the highlight events of Gion-Matsuri.

10th
Welcoming lanterns at Yasaka Shrine, 16:30~
10th
Mikoshi purification at Shijo-ohashi brigde, 20:00~
10th ~ 13th
Hoko construction at Hoko towns
14th ~ 17th
Eve of the grand Procession at Hoko towns
15th
Traditional Japanese Perfornance at Yasaka Shrine, 15:00-18:00
16th
Tea ceremony Festival at Yasaka Shrine, 9:00~
17th
Grand Procession, starts at Shijo Street, 9:00~
24th
Flower umbrella Procession at Yasaka Shrine, 10:00~
25th
Kyogen performance at Yasaka Shrine, 11:00~
28th
Mikoshi purification at the corner of Shijo Street and Kawabata Street, 20:00~
31st
Summer purification Ceremony at Yasaka Shrine, 10:00~

Enjoy the festive atmosphere!

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