July 15 (Mon) Gion Shrine Summer Festival⛩️✨
On Monday, July 15, the Gion Shrine in the Kuraoka area held its summer annual festival, affectionately known as “Gion-san.”🎉
The day opened with the Morimaki ritual, followed by a ceremony, kagura performances, the sacred procession, and dance presentations—there was so much to enjoy.😊🎶
Although the weather brought rain at first, true to the spirit of “Gion-san,” a break in the clouds appeared by the time the sacred procession ended.☀️
Despite the rain, people from the neighborhood, across the prefecture and beyond, and even from overseas, came out early in the morning to enjoy the festival.🌍✨
It’s wonderful to see a community festival cherished by locals becoming known to and enjoyed by so many people.😌👏
We hope this tradition will continue to be passed on carefully into the future.
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