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Kyoto

-Gion Festival "Sakimatsuri" Yamahoko Float Procession- JTB Special Viewing Seats “Front-Row Seating Guarantee (1st or 2nd Row)” ★July 17th★ activity

Bokun ID:
823669
Product Code:

K-187404-041

Experience the Gion Matsuri with JTB

Saki Matsuri (Front Festival) – Yamaboko Procession
Special Reserved Viewing Seats (Guaranteed 1st–2nd Row)

Experience the famous Yamaboko Procession—often called a “moving art museum”—from exclusive front-row seats.
A JTB-exclusive guide will provide clear commentary via the CleVo audio guide, explaining the history and highlights of the festival.
Whether it’s your first Gion Matsuri or you’re a long-time fan, you can enjoy it with confidence.

Plan Highlights

  • Guaranteed 1st–2nd row seating for an up-close view of the procession

  • Live commentary by a JTB-exclusive guide

  • Prime location on the south side of the Kawaramachi-Oike intersection

Event Details

  • Date: July 17, 2026 (Friday) Event held rain or shine

  • Check-in / Meeting Time: 9:20–9:50 AM

  • Procession Starts: 10:20 AM

  • Price: JPY 20,000 (Adults & children of elementary school age and above)

  • Meeting Point: JTB Special Viewing Seat Reception
    (South side block near Kawaramachi-Oike Intersection)

  • Access: Immediately outside Kyoto Municipal Subway Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, Exit 1

  • Booking Deadline: 11:59 PM on the day before the event

  • Cancellation Policy: Non-refundable from 3 days prior to the event

Contact Information

JTB Corporation – Kyoto Branch

  • TEL: +81-75-365-7730

  • Email: link_kyoto@jtb.com

  • Office Hours: 10:00 AM–5:30 PM (Closed on weekends & public holidays)

Privacy Policy

For information on how JTB handles personal data, please refer to the JTB Privacy Policy.

Operated by

JTB Kyoto Branch & Kyoto City Tourism Association


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Ticket Information

Adults and children (elementary school students and older)

¥20,000
Difficulty
Easy
Experience Hours
2Hours

More Information

Reservation Deadline

Up to the time of the start of the experience

What's included in the experience

    • Special reserved seats for the Saki Matsuri (Front Festival) Yamaboko Procession
    • Services of a JTB-exclusive guide
    • CleVo audio guide for clear commentary
    • Official Gion Matsuri Guidebook
     

    What is not included in the experience

    • Transportation expenses from home to departure and arrival
    • Additional charges due to the customer's own wishes

    Precautions

        • The viewing seats are not covered. Please be sure to bring a hat.
        • The Yamaboko Procession will take place rain or shine.
        • Check-in / Reception: 9:20–9:50 AM (please be punctual)
        • Please make your own way to the meeting point.
        • Seats are not pre-assigned (you will be guided on the day).
        • Umbrellas, parasols, and tripods are not allowed.

      What you need

      • Hat and towel

      • Water and other items to stay cool in the heat

      Cancellation Policy(Cancellation fee)

      3Days before 100%

      Information

      schedules

      • 9:20–9:50 AM – Check-in at JTB Special Viewing Seat Reception

      • 10:20–around 12:20 PM – Yamaboko Procession passes by

      • Around 12:30 PM – Dismissal / End of event

      Meeting place

      JTB特別観覧席受付(河原町御池交差点近く南側ブロック)/JTB special seating reception (south block near Kawaramachi Oike intersection)

      Vendor Information

      JTB corp. Kyoto office

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