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Kyoto Gion Matsuri Festival Tour: Reserved Seats & Shiga Outlets

Why You Shouldn't Miss This Tour: * Guaranteed Gion Matsuri Reserved Seats: Experience Japan’s most famous summer festival without the stress. Watch the magnificent float procession (July 17/24) from your own comfortable viewing seat! * Guaranteed Departure from 1 Guest: Travel with 100% peace of mind. * Multilingual Support: Friendly English and Chinese-speaking guides included. [Full-Day Plan Highlights] * Omihachiman: Stroll through a beautiful samurai-era riverside town with peaceful canals. * La Collina: Visit a unique architectural marvel surrounded by lush greenery and fresh bakeries. * Shiga Ryuo Outlet: Enjoy premium tax-free shopping at one of Kansai’s largest malls (230 stores!). ※For Ticket Only Plan Customers: > This plan includes the viewing seat ticket ONLY. Transportation (Kyoto Station transfer) and guide services are NOT included. The meeting location for ticket pickup is in front of Kyoto City Hall. Once you receive your ticket, you are free to explore.

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Kyoto Gion Matsuri Festival Tour: Reserved Seats & Shiga Outlets

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Experience the Iconic Yamaboko Junko Float Procession of the Gion Matsuri! Witness one of Japan’s most legendary festivals, the Gion Matsuri Yamaboko Float Procession, from a reserved seat with excellent visibility. This centuries-old tradition is held twice: ・Saki Matsuri(features 23 Yamaboko): July 17 ・Ato Matsuri(features 10 Yamaboko): July 24 Both processions feature stunning floats, traditional music, and Kyoto’s rich heritage. With a reserved seat, you can enjoy clear views comfortably—no crowds or long standing required. ✨ Limited Hotel Package Available (Optional-first-come, first-served) For a more comfortable and seamless experience, we also offer limited-quantity hotel packages, including 2 nights (the day before and the day of the festival) with your reserved seat ticket. Available hotels: ・Rinn Kyoto Gion Shinbashi ・Rihga Place Kyoto Shijo Karasuma *Two nights starting from July 16th or July 23rd.

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Kyoto Gion Festival Viewing Ticket

1 hour

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Byobu Festival Walking Tour in Kyoto’s Gion Festival

This is a quiet cultural walking tour, not a lively festival experience. Byobu are traditional Japanese folding screens displayed inside private homes only during the Gion Festival. We walk around the Karasuma and Shijo area, where residents generously open their private homes to share these seasonal artworks. As these are private spaces, photography may not be allowed, and the focus is on respectful observation rather than spectacle. Yusuke (your guide) will explain basic manners and etiquette for visiting private Japanese homes, allowing you to view the screens comfortably and with confidence. This is a calm, slow-paced cultural walk for guests interested in art, history, and seasonal traditions. Photos shown represent the general atmosphere of the Gion Festival area. The folding screens are privately owned artworks and may not always be visible or photographed during the tour. This experience is best suited for adults with an interest in Japanese culture and art.

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Byobu Festival Walking Tour in Kyoto’s Gion Festival

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $90

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Nishiki Market

Maruyama Park (Maruyama Koen)

The Philosopher’s Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi)

Yasaka Shrine (Gion Shrine)

Ninna-ji Temple

Nakasendo Way

Nishiki Market

Maruyama Park (Maruyama Koen)

The Philosopher’s Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi)

Yasaka Shrine (Gion Shrine)

Ninna-ji Temple

Nakasendo Way

Nishiki Market

Maruyama Park (Maruyama Koen)

The Philosopher’s Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi)

Yasaka Shrine (Gion Shrine)