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Saturday, July 12, 2025

Test Run・鶏鉾

The annual Gion Matsuri Festival is upon us, and for the next few weeks many Kyoto residents and visitors will enjoy the spectacle of the 34 yamaboko floats before the official parades on July 17 & 24.

After spending several days putting it together, members of the Niwatori Hoko float take it out for a test ride - of one block. This float has been a participant in the festival for more than 450 years.

Taken in Kyoto, Japan

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PictureCode: 250712

PictureCode: 250712
Location: Kyoto
Keywords: Holidays

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