The festival heralds the arrival of summer in Yamaguchi. Originally the festival came from Yasaka Shinto Shrine in Kyoto during the Muromachi era (1336-1573). Since then it has been passed down for 600 years.
When: July 20th to 27th
Yamaguchi Gion Festival
The festival with 600 year history
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ADDRESS:Katakoji and the nearby shopping arcade, Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi Prefecture
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