-Gion Festival "Sakimatsuri" Yamahoko Float Procession- JTB Special Viewing Seats “Front-Row Seating Guarantee (1st or 2nd Row)” ★July 17th★
- 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
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Guaranteed 1st–2nd row seating for an up-close view of the procession
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Live commentary by a JTB-exclusive guide
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Prime location on the south side of the Kawaramachi-Oike intersection
Event Details
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Date: July 17, 2026 (Friday) Event held rain or shine
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Check-in / Meeting Time: 9:20–9:50 AM
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Procession Starts: 10:20 AM
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Price: JPY 20,000 (Adults & children of elementary school age and above)
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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
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Booking Deadline: 11:59 PM on the day before the event
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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
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Operated by
JTB Kyoto Branch & Kyoto City Tourism Association
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Ticket Information
Adults and children (elementary school students and older)
¥20,000More 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
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Water and other items to stay cool in the heat
Cancellation Policy(Cancellation fee)
| 3Days before | 100% |
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Information
Meeting place
Vendor Information
JTB corp. Kyoto office