18 July 2013

Gion Matsuri 2013 #2

 Carrying the Mikoshi, Gion Matsuri


Festival participants carried the (heavy) wooden portable Shrine from Yasaka through Gion and its neighbouring districts. Shop owners (including Ochaya) wait for them to greet them and to distribute some refreshment (mainly beer and sake).

They all looked exhausted but probably felt much better in front the Ochaya Ichiriki (below).


Maiko Chisako

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