Excursion Kyoto gion matsuri festival tour at Kobe

Cruise line: Silversea
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Overview

Time your visit to coincide with Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri and take your reserved seats for the celebrated Yamaboko Junko procession, where towering, intricately adorned floats glide through historic streets. Balance the spectacle with time at Hotel Okura Kyoto, including a Western-style breakfast and a luncheon featuring a geisha performance, for a layered view of the city’s living traditions. Led by an English-speaking guide and traveling in comfort between Kobe and Kyoto, this full-day experience brings you close to one of Japan’s most storied summer festivals. The day is thoughtfully paced, and ample time to appreciate both the procession and the accompanying cultural rituals.

Highlights

• Reserved seat for the Yamaboko Junko and watch immense floats, some rising over 80 ft (25 m), pass in ceremonial procession.

• Enjoy a breakfast and a composed luncheon (Western style buffet) accompanied by a traditional geisha performance.

• Feel the atmosphere as festival music, lacquered wood, and summer air come together in Kyoto’s most revered celebration.

Important Details

• Please be advised that the journey involves approximately two hours of travel each way by motorcoach equipped with restroom facilities, followed by a 20-minute walk from the hotel to the seating area.

• Dress appropriately in light clothing and wear comfortable walking shoes. You must stay well hydrated and be mindful of the extremely high temperatures.


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