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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.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Yasaka Shrine, Odono Tatekoji, Yamaguchi City Central Shopping Street
  • Address:   
  • Kamitatekoji, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Event Period

  • 2025-07-20 09:00 ~ 2025-07-27 17:00

Event Category

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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