Yamaguchi Gion Festival

Yamaguchi Gion Festival

Event Overview

On the first day, the Heron Dance (Sagi no Mai) is dedicated at Yasaka Shrine, followed by the transfer of the mikoshi (portable shrine) to the otabisho (temporary resting place). On the final day (27th), a procession (Gokankō) is held to return the deity from the otabisho back to Yasaka Shrine.

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Procession, Parade, Traditional performing arts, Dance, Mikoshi (portable shrine), Float, etc.

On the first day, the Heron Dance (Sagi no Mai) is dedicated at Yasaka Shrine, followed by the transfer of the mikoshi (portable shrine) to the otabisho (temporary resting place). On the final day (27th), a procession (Gokankō) is held to return the deity from the otabisho back to Yasaka Shrine.

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