Gion Matsuri – The procession of “Mikoshi”
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The procession of mikoshi takes place from 16:00 on the 17th, starting at Yasaka Shrine and ending at the Otabisho. The event involves carrying the shrine’s deity out of the shrine grounds and through the town in a mikoshi, a portable shrine, which is set on wooden beams and carried on the shoulders of local men. On the 24th, the mikoshi is returned to the shrine.
Festival about to start
Festival about to start
People getting ready!
getting things in order
People waiting for the festival
Cameras ready!
Festival started! with some horses dressed with traditional japanese clothes
Parade
Parade
White horse
Brown horse
Really hot summer day in Kyoto
Control
Care of the sun
Kyoto policeman
Parade
Hot!
Men in white
Men in white
Men in white
Men in white
Men in white
Mikoshi
Men in white
Men in white
Men in white
Men in white
Crowded streets
Rest for the tired horse under the shadows
Wating second parade
Kyoto
Friendly dog called "Sakura"
Festival almost over
