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Gion matsuri schedule - Is Yoiyama a must? 2025/6/3 21:32
Hi All,

I booked hotel in Osaka for EXPO from 14 to 17 Jul, then I realized there's a pre-Gion matsuri called Yoiyama on 16 Jul :(

Appreciate if anyone can share their experience and advise me please.

1. Is Early Festival Yoiyama Procession Eve on 16 Jul a must?
2. If it's a must, what time should I be in Kyoto in the evening of 16 Jul? Where can I find the agenda for the night please?
3. Will there be any event in the afternoon/evening of 17 Jul? I already booked viewing seat for the morning parade.
4. Will there be any food stall/celebration in the evening of 17 Jul and where should they be located?

It's my 1st time seeing Gion matsuri. Thanks so much.
by Yukievn  

Re: Gion matsuri schedule - Is Yoiyama a must? 2025/6/5 09:05
https://kyoto.travel/en/season_festivals/gion_matsuri.html
Is it a "must"? No, but it is one of the three top festivals in Japan. I have been before, and will be back for the late festival parade on the 24th July.
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