祇園祭 | Kyoto’s Most Vibrant Summer Festival Highlights [Gion Matsuri]

祇園祭 | Kyoto’s Most Vibrant Summer Festival Highlights [Gion Matsuri]

► Video Description

Experience the vibrant energy of Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri,
one of Japan’s most famous and colorful festivals!
In this video, I take you through the highlights of Gion Matsuri,
showcasing the stunning floats, traditional performances,
and the lively atmosphere that fills the streets of Kyoto every July.
Known for its rich history and cultural significance,
this festival is a must-see event for anyone visiting Kyoto during the summer.

From the grand parades to the intricate details of the festival floats,
join me as I dive into the heart of Gion Matsuri,
where centuries-old traditions come alive in spectacular fashion.

For an in-depth description about Gion Festival, view the following url.
http://www.gionmatsuri.or.jp/foreign/en/

► Notable Locations

Kyoto (Shijo-Karasuma Area)

[Ashikari-yama]
http://www.gionmatsuri.or.jp/yamahoko/ashikariyama.html

[Aburatenjin-yama]
http://www.gionmatsuri.or.jp/yamahoko/aburatenjinyama.html

[Taishi-yama]
http://www.gionmatsuri.or.jp/yamahoko/taishiyama.html

[Kanko-hoko]
http://www.gionmatsuri.or.jp/yamahoko/kankohoko.html

[Taka-yama]
http://www.gionmatsuri.or.jp/yamahoko/takayama.html

[Hashibenkei-yama]
http://www.gionmatsuri.or.jp/yamahoko/hashibenkeiyama.html

[Kitakannon-yama]
http://www.gionmatsuri.or.jp/yamahoko/kitakannonyama.html

► Admittance Fee

► Video Chapters

00:00 Intro
00:11 Description
00:51 Floats being builded
01:29 Praying Mantis Float
01:36 Night Time Views
02:03 Chimes
02:09 High Angle View
02:31 The sounds of Gion Festival
03:25 Ashikari-yama
03:42 Aburatenjin-yama
04:45 No car zone
04:57 Taishi-yama
06:03 Food Stalls
06:15 Pedestrian Paradise
06:44 Kanko-hoko
07:04 Rant
07:19 Day Time View
07:45 Pre-festival Parade
08:39 Flutes
09:01 Wheel-less Hoko
09:20 Walking around a quiet area
09:58 Taka-yama
10:49 Hashibenkei-yama
11:02 Shaved-ice stall
11:06 Kitakannon-yama
11:34 Rainy Day
12:08 Kanko-sai
12:23 Clean-up

► Recording Gear

DJI Osmo Pocket 3

► My Bio

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I moved to Japan a couple years ago to study and have stayed since!
Most of my content is about my experiences while living in Japan.
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