Due to the influence of the new corona, the Matsuri float tour of the Gion Festival in Kyoto, which was canceled last year, will be held for the first time in three years.
The Gion Festival in Kyoto, which is held every July, is a typical festival that colors the summer of Kyoto, which is said to have a history of more than 1000 years.
Among them, the Yamahoko parade, where the Yamahoko parades along the main road to the music, is known as the highlight of the festival, but last year it was canceled to prevent the spread of the new corona.
Regarding the holding of this year, the "Gion Matsuri Yamaho Federation" created by each Yamaho Preservation Society held a press conference on the 20th, shortening the holding time to prevent the spread of infection, and taking measures to prevent the participants from becoming dense. So, it was revealed that it will be implemented for the first time in 3 years.
According to the federation, the Yamahoko cruise will be held on July 17th for the "pre-festival" and July 24th for the "post-festival" as usual.
In addition, although it is expected that many people will visit, we would like you to cooperate in avoiding congestion, such as by using the bleachers at intervals along the road.
At the press conference, Ikujiro Kimura, the president of the Gion Matsuri Float Federation, decided to hold the Yamahoko event, which is a cultural heritage, in order to pass it on to the next generation. I want to make a round trip to Yamaho and give everyone energy. "