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Jul. 17, 2026 (edited)

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Gion Festival

Points for Enjoyment

Walking to See the Floats
The centerpiece of the Gion Festival is undoubtedly the floats.
Seeing the luxurious decorations and intricate designs up close is truly impressive.
During the day, you can enjoy the overall grandeur, while at night, the lanterns create a serene atmosphere.

Experiencing the Atmosphere of the Evening Festival
The time when the floats are lined up makes walking around the city enjoyable.
The stalls, the flow of people, and the bustling atmosphere of the float districts all combine to create a festive air that is quintessentially Kyoto.

Taking a Close Look at the Townhouses and Decorations
Not only the floats but also the surrounding townscape and shop arrangements are charming.
Walking while admiring the hanging decorations and ornaments reveals the depth of the festival.

Avoiding Crowds
The popular time slots can get quite crowded.
If you prefer to take your time, choosing early hours or times closer to weekdays makes for easier walking.

Useful Items to Have
Comfortable shoes
Drinks and hats for heat protection
A small bag for crowded times
Rain gear in case of weather changes

Is it true that you shouldn't eat cucumbers during the Gion Festival?
This is related to the family crest of Yasaka Shrine, the deity of the Gion Festival.
The family crest of Yasaka Shrine resembles the cross-section of a sliced cucumber.
Because of this, the townspeople of Kyoto have had a tradition of not eating cucumbers during the Gion Festival.

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しんのすけのはら posted.

Jul. 17, 2026

[Image1]Gion Festival... Pre-Festival NightOn July 15th (Wednesday) and 16th (Thursday), during the evening

[Image2]Gion Festival... Pre-Festival NightOn July 15th (Wednesday) and 16th (Thursday), during the evening

[Image3]Gion Festival... Pre-Festival NightOn July 15th (Wednesday) and 16th (Thursday), during the evening

[Image4]Gion Festival... Pre-Festival NightOn July 15th (Wednesday) and 16th (Thursday), during the evening

[Image5]Gion Festival... Pre-Festival NightOn July 15th (Wednesday) and 16th (Thursday), during the evening

[Image6]Gion Festival... Pre-Festival NightOn July 15th (Wednesday) and 16th (Thursday), during the evening

[Image7]Gion Festival... Pre-Festival NightOn July 15th (Wednesday) and 16th (Thursday), during the evening

[Image8]Gion Festival... Pre-Festival NightOn July 15th (Wednesday) and 16th (Thursday), during the evening

[Image9]Gion Festival... Pre-Festival NightOn July 15th (Wednesday) and 16th (Thursday), during the evening

[Image10]Gion Festival... Pre-Festival NightOn July 15th (Wednesday) and 16th (Thursday), during the evening

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[Image12]Gion Festival... Pre-Festival NightOn July 15th (Wednesday) and 16th (Thursday), during the evening

[Image13]Gion Festival... Pre-Festival NightOn July 15th (Wednesday) and 16th (Thursday), during the evening

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[Image16]Gion Festival... Pre-Festival NightOn July 15th (Wednesday) and 16th (Thursday), during the evening

[Image17]Gion Festival... Pre-Festival NightOn July 15th (Wednesday) and 16th (Thursday), during the evening

[Image18]Gion Festival... Pre-Festival NightOn July 15th (Wednesday) and 16th (Thursday), during the evening

[Image19]Gion Festival... Pre-Festival NightOn July 15th (Wednesday) and 16th (Thursday), during the evening

[Image20]Gion Festival... Pre-Festival NightOn July 15th (Wednesday) and 16th (Thursday), during the evening

Gion Festival... Pre-Festival Night

On July 15th (Wednesday) and 16th (Thursday), during the evening festivities, certain areas will become pedestrian-only zones (car-free zones), lined with food stalls.
The pedestrian zone hours, excluding some streets, are from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
The pedestrian areas include Shijō Street (from Higashioji Street to Horikawa Street), Karasuma-dori Street (from Oike Street to Takatsuji Street), Muromachi-dōri (from Sanjō Street to Takatsuji Street), and Shinmachidori (from Takoyakushi Street to Takatsuji Street).
Bicycles are not allowed in the pedestrian-only zones.
The Gion Festival nights can get quite crowded, especially around the floats and major streets, making movement difficult.
Avoid going against the flow of people and steer towards less crowded streets.
Parents with small children and elderly individuals should refrain from pushing into the crowded center.
Stay hydrated and take measures against the heat.

As evening falls, the sounds of "Konchikichin" resonate from each float district. The Gion music, played with bells, flutes, and drums, has long been cherished as a sound heralding the arrival of summer in Kyoto. Surrounded by the glow of lanterns, the time spent admiring the floats while listening to Gion music is truly enchanting.

The lantern light adds a different kind of splendor compared to daytime. Due to the large crowds, stepping back to view the overall scene is also beautiful.

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しんのすけのはら posted.

Jul. 17, 2026

[Image1]祇園祭2026年京都の夏といえば祇園祭が真っ先に浮かびますね・・・祇園祭は、京都の八坂神社の祭礼で、疫病退散を祈る行事として平安時代に始まったと伝えられています。現在は日本三大祭の一つとして知られ、豪

[Image2]祇園祭2026年京都の夏といえば祇園祭が真っ先に浮かびますね・・・祇園祭は、京都の八坂神社の祭礼で、疫病退散を祈る行事として平安時代に始まったと伝えられています。現在は日本三大祭の一つとして知られ、豪

[Image3]祇園祭2026年京都の夏といえば祇園祭が真っ先に浮かびますね・・・祇園祭は、京都の八坂神社の祭礼で、疫病退散を祈る行事として平安時代に始まったと伝えられています。現在は日本三大祭の一つとして知られ、豪

[Image4]祇園祭2026年京都の夏といえば祇園祭が真っ先に浮かびますね・・・祇園祭は、京都の八坂神社の祭礼で、疫病退散を祈る行事として平安時代に始まったと伝えられています。現在は日本三大祭の一つとして知られ、豪

[Image5]祇園祭2026年京都の夏といえば祇園祭が真っ先に浮かびますね・・・祇園祭は、京都の八坂神社の祭礼で、疫病退散を祈る行事として平安時代に始まったと伝えられています。現在は日本三大祭の一つとして知られ、豪

[Image6]祇園祭2026年京都の夏といえば祇園祭が真っ先に浮かびますね・・・祇園祭は、京都の八坂神社の祭礼で、疫病退散を祈る行事として平安時代に始まったと伝えられています。現在は日本三大祭の一つとして知られ、豪

[Image7]祇園祭2026年京都の夏といえば祇園祭が真っ先に浮かびますね・・・祇園祭は、京都の八坂神社の祭礼で、疫病退散を祈る行事として平安時代に始まったと伝えられています。現在は日本三大祭の一つとして知られ、豪

[Image8]祇園祭2026年京都の夏といえば祇園祭が真っ先に浮かびますね・・・祇園祭は、京都の八坂神社の祭礼で、疫病退散を祈る行事として平安時代に始まったと伝えられています。現在は日本三大祭の一つとして知られ、豪

[Image9]祇園祭2026年京都の夏といえば祇園祭が真っ先に浮かびますね・・・祇園祭は、京都の八坂神社の祭礼で、疫病退散を祈る行事として平安時代に始まったと伝えられています。現在は日本三大祭の一つとして知られ、豪

[Image10]祇園祭2026年京都の夏といえば祇園祭が真っ先に浮かびますね・・・祇園祭は、京都の八坂神社の祭礼で、疫病退散を祈る行事として平安時代に始まったと伝えられています。現在は日本三大祭の一つとして知られ、豪

[Image11]祇園祭2026年京都の夏といえば祇園祭が真っ先に浮かびますね・・・祇園祭は、京都の八坂神社の祭礼で、疫病退散を祈る行事として平安時代に始まったと伝えられています。現在は日本三大祭の一つとして知られ、豪

[Image12]祇園祭2026年京都の夏といえば祇園祭が真っ先に浮かびますね・・・祇園祭は、京都の八坂神社の祭礼で、疫病退散を祈る行事として平安時代に始まったと伝えられています。現在は日本三大祭の一つとして知られ、豪

[Image13]祇園祭2026年京都の夏といえば祇園祭が真っ先に浮かびますね・・・祇園祭は、京都の八坂神社の祭礼で、疫病退散を祈る行事として平安時代に始まったと伝えられています。現在は日本三大祭の一つとして知られ、豪

[Image14]祇園祭2026年京都の夏といえば祇園祭が真っ先に浮かびますね・・・祇園祭は、京都の八坂神社の祭礼で、疫病退散を祈る行事として平安時代に始まったと伝えられています。現在は日本三大祭の一つとして知られ、豪

[Image15]祇園祭2026年京都の夏といえば祇園祭が真っ先に浮かびますね・・・祇園祭は、京都の八坂神社の祭礼で、疫病退散を祈る行事として平安時代に始まったと伝えられています。現在は日本三大祭の一つとして知られ、豪

[Image16]祇園祭2026年京都の夏といえば祇園祭が真っ先に浮かびますね・・・祇園祭は、京都の八坂神社の祭礼で、疫病退散を祈る行事として平安時代に始まったと伝えられています。現在は日本三大祭の一つとして知られ、豪

[Image17]祇園祭2026年京都の夏といえば祇園祭が真っ先に浮かびますね・・・祇園祭は、京都の八坂神社の祭礼で、疫病退散を祈る行事として平安時代に始まったと伝えられています。現在は日本三大祭の一つとして知られ、豪

[Image18]祇園祭2026年京都の夏といえば祇園祭が真っ先に浮かびますね・・・祇園祭は、京都の八坂神社の祭礼で、疫病退散を祈る行事として平安時代に始まったと伝えられています。現在は日本三大祭の一つとして知られ、豪

[Image19]祇園祭2026年京都の夏といえば祇園祭が真っ先に浮かびますね・・・祇園祭は、京都の八坂神社の祭礼で、疫病退散を祈る行事として平安時代に始まったと伝えられています。現在は日本三大祭の一つとして知られ、豪

[Image20]祇園祭2026年京都の夏といえば祇園祭が真っ先に浮かびますね・・・祇園祭は、京都の八坂神社の祭礼で、疫病退散を祈る行事として平安時代に始まったと伝えられています。現在は日本三大祭の一つとして知られ、豪

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祇園祭2026年

京都の夏といえば祇園祭が真っ先に浮かびますね・・・
祇園祭は、京都の八坂神社の祭礼で、疫病退散を祈る行事として平安時代に始まったと伝えられています。
現在は日本三大祭の一つとして知られ、豪華な山鉾や神輿、さまざまな神事が1か月にわたって行われます。

7月1日ごろ吉符入など祭の始まりを告げる神事
7月10日神輿洗・お迎え提灯鴨川で神輿を清める神事
7月14日〜16日前祭・宵山山鉾が建ち並び、夜の賑わいが最高潮
7月17日前祭・山鉾巡行と神幸祭神輿渡御
7月21日〜23日後祭・宵山落ち着いた雰囲気で山鉾を見学
7月24日後祭・山鉾巡行と花傘巡行山鉾が再び都大路を進む日
7月31日疫神社夏越祭祭の締めくくりの神事

熱中症対策がとても大事な場面です。
通気性のよい薄手の服、帽子、(日傘巡行時はNG)
首元を冷やせるタオルや保冷剤
こまめに飲める水やお茶、スポーツドリンク
塩分タブレットなどナトリウム補給ができるもの
体調が悪い・・・人混みや長時間の観覧を無理しない

トイレはコンビニなど使用できません・・・
トイレマップアプリで・・・

しんのすけのはら posted.

Jul. 13, 2026

[Image1]Grand Front OsakaThe Green BearThis bear is named

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[Image4]Grand Front OsakaThe Green BearThis bear is named

[Image5]Grand Front OsakaThe Green BearThis bear is named

[Image6]Grand Front OsakaThe Green BearThis bear is named

[Image7]Grand Front OsakaThe Green BearThis bear is named

[Image8]Grand Front OsakaThe Green BearThis bear is named

[Image9]Grand Front OsakaThe Green BearThis bear is named

[Image10]Grand Front OsakaThe Green BearThis bear is named

Grand Front Osaka
The Green Bear

This bear is named "Ted Ibel," with the nickname coool.
In fact, this is a work by the contemporary French artist Fabrice Hyber.
It sprays water from its mouth.

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Jun. 29, 2026

[Image1]Tsukiyomi Shrine15 Matsumuroyamazoe-chou, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto PrefectureParking availab

[Image2]Tsukiyomi Shrine15 Matsumuroyamazoe-chou, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto PrefectureParking availab

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Tsukiyomi Shrine
15 Matsumuroyamazoe-chou, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Parking available
After walking a few minutes south along the road from the red torii gate of Matsuo Taisha, Tsukiyomi Shrine will appear on your right.
At Tsukiyomi Shrine, the moon deity, said to have been enshrined from Iki, quietly resides.
It is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto and later became an auxiliary shrine of Matsuo Taisha.

At Tsukiyomi Shrine (an auxiliary shrine of Matsuo Taisha), you can basically receive the goshuin at the issuance office of Matsuo Taisha as "Tsukiyomi Shrine" goshuin.
You can receive it at Tsukiyomi Shrine. It's a written seal!
Usually, it is available during the reception hours at Matsuo Taisha's shrine office (approximately 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM), and there may also be written seal options, so it's best to check the latest information on the official Matsuo Taisha website or goshuin information sites before visiting.

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Jun. 29, 2026

[Image1]Matsuo Taisha Shōfūen and others...3 Arashiyamamiya-machi, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefectu

[Image2]Matsuo Taisha Shōfūen and others...3 Arashiyamamiya-machi, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefectu

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[Image18]Matsuo Taisha Shōfūen and others...3 Arashiyamamiya-machi, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefectu

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Matsuo Taisha Shōfūen and others...
3 Arashiyamamiya-machi, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
The gardens of Matsuo Taisha consist of three gardens called "Shōfūen," designed by the renowned garden designer Mirei Shigemori in his later years.
Completed in 1975, this relatively new garden features a blend of traditional dry landscape and modern sensibilities.
Kyokusui Garden expresses an elegant world with the flow of the Mitarai River and stones, reflecting the court culture of the Heian period.
Upper Ancient Garden represents a mythical and ancient world with large stone arrangements and a rustic landscape.
Horai-no-niwa symbolizes the ideal of longevity with its iconic stone arrangements resembling Turtle Island and Crane Island.

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Jun. 29, 2026

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Matsuo Taisha
3 Arashiyama Miyamachi, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

There is a parking space for visitors at Matsuo Taisha.
The gate, worship hall, and main shrine are lined up. It is known as the god of sake, and there is a spring called Kame no I.
The treasure hall houses three important cultural properties, statues of male and female deities.

At Matsuo Taisha, the Chawa-kuguri (passing through the ring of sedge) is performed along with the June Great Purification, known as Natsu-goshi no Harae.
Every year on June 30th, the "Oharai-shiki" ceremony takes place, where it is customary to pass through the ring of sedge on the shrine grounds to pray for good health and safety for the household.

Meaning of Chawa-kuguri
By passing through the large ring made of kaya (sedge), this ritual purifies the sins and impurities accumulated unknowingly over the past six months, praying for a healthy remaining half of the year. It is also often introduced as a representative scene of the Natsu-goshi no Harae in Kyoto.

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Jun. 29, 2026

[Image1]Minase Shrine3-10-24 Hirose, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-0011, JapanA deity of literature,

[Image2]Minase Shrine3-10-24 Hirose, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-0011, JapanA deity of literature,

[Image3]Minase Shrine3-10-24 Hirose, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-0011, JapanA deity of literature,

[Image4]Minase Shrine3-10-24 Hirose, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-0011, JapanA deity of literature,

[Image5]Minase Shrine3-10-24 Hirose, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-0011, JapanA deity of literature,

[Image6]Minase Shrine3-10-24 Hirose, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-0011, JapanA deity of literature,

[Image7]Minase Shrine3-10-24 Hirose, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-0011, JapanA deity of literature,

[Image8]Minase Shrine3-10-24 Hirose, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-0011, JapanA deity of literature,

[Image9]Minase Shrine3-10-24 Hirose, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-0011, JapanA deity of literature,

[Image10]Minase Shrine3-10-24 Hirose, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-0011, JapanA deity of literature,

[Image11]Minase Shrine3-10-24 Hirose, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-0011, JapanA deity of literature,

[Image12]Minase Shrine3-10-24 Hirose, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-0011, JapanA deity of literature,

[Image13]Minase Shrine3-10-24 Hirose, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-0011, JapanA deity of literature,

[Image14]Minase Shrine3-10-24 Hirose, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-0011, JapanA deity of literature,

[Image15]Minase Shrine3-10-24 Hirose, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-0011, JapanA deity of literature,

[Image16]Minase Shrine3-10-24 Hirose, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-0011, JapanA deity of literature,

[Image17]Minase Shrine3-10-24 Hirose, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-0011, JapanA deity of literature,

[Image18]Minase Shrine3-10-24 Hirose, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-0011, JapanA deity of literature,

[Image19]Minase Shrine3-10-24 Hirose, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-0011, JapanA deity of literature,

[Image20]Minase Shrine3-10-24 Hirose, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-0011, JapanA deity of literature,

Minase Shrine

3-10-24 Hirose, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-0011, Japan

A deity of literature, scholarship, and sports, Minase Shrine is also revered as a protector of safe childbirth and a guardian against theft.
The parking lot is spacious and convenient.
Many people bring bottles or containers to fill with the delicious water.

Event Name: Wind of Good Fortune
Event Period: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Visiting Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (regular worship)
Admission Fee: Free (Note: Lighting up is an additional 500 yen)

*Event information may change due to weather conditions.
Please check Minase Shrine's official social media before your visit.

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Jun. 16, 2026

[Image1]Toyonaka Tsubasa Park

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Toyonaka Tsubasa Park "ma-zika"

Location: 2-2-14 Haradachū, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Area: 5.9 hectares
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM (Entry until 9:00 PM)
Closed: Open year-round
Admission Fee: Free
Partial Opening Date: August 12, 2025
Full Opening Date: Scheduled for March 2027
Parking: During partial opening: 127 cars (including 3 for disabled persons and 1 for large buses)
During full opening: 273 cars (including 5 for disabled persons and 1 for large buses)
Parking Fee: 100 yen/20 minutes (maximum 900 yen on weekdays, no limit on weekends and holidays)

No meals are available on weekdays... There is a convenience store nearby.
Food trucks will be available on holidays, etc...

Toyonaka Tsubasa Park "ma-zika" is a new urban park under development just south of Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport),
right next to the Senri River Levee.
Its main feature is the ability to see planes just before landing from a very close perspective,
and the name "ma-zika" comes from the sounds of "close" and "really?".
There will be events... Check out the food trucks on weekends and holidays at Toyonaka Tsubasa Park 'ma-zika'.

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Jun. 12, 2026

[Image1]Roadside Station Kume-no-Sato Gundam563-1 Miaoi, Tsuyama City, Okayama PrefectureAt the roadside sta

[Image2]Roadside Station Kume-no-Sato Gundam563-1 Miaoi, Tsuyama City, Okayama PrefectureAt the roadside sta

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Roadside Station Kume-no-Sato Gundam
563-1 Miaoi, Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture

At the roadside station "Kume-no-Sato" in Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture, an astonishing sight unfolds that will make you do a double-take. There, a gigantic robot towering at 7 meters stands majestically!

This 7-meter tall mobile suit was designed by Shoichi Nakamoto, a resident of Tsuyama City, who was born in 1964 and was 35 years old at the time of completion. He single-handedly crafted it based on his own design documents, conceptualizing a bipedal manned general-purpose machine that can be piloted by a person in the cockpit to walk and perform various tasks. After seven years of work, it was completed in December 1999 (Heisei 11).
After graduating from a local technical high school, Nakamoto worked as an engineer for an automobile manufacturer. However, feeling that he had to pursue the creation of the mobile suit, he convinced his parents and returned to his hometown, continuing the project in between his daily job.

Now, knowing that this Z Gundam has a cockpit, who wouldn't think, "I want to ride it too!"?

In fact, this Gundam can be piloted on the festival day held once a year. The festival is called the "Sennin Matsuri" at the roadside station Kume-no-Sato. Limited to 120 groups, you can experience the cockpit ride. Riding the Gundam on festival day is reminiscent of the opening scene of ∀ Gundam.

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