Gion Festival Ato Matsuri | Pull Minami Kannon-yama Float + Bento | July 24
- Bokun ID:
- 823661
- Product Code:
- K-317723-004
✨Join the Gion Festival with JTB – Get More Than Just a View!
Ever wanted to be part of Kyoto’s famous Gion Matsuri? Here’s your chance! With this special experience, you can actually pull the Minami Kannon-yama float in the grand Yamahoko procession, often called a “moving art museum.”
Together with the preservation society and local participants, you’ll pull Minami Kannon-yama through the streets of Kyoto, while the lively sounds of Gion festival music fill the summer sky.
A highlight you can’t miss: the “Tsuji-mawashi”, a skillful turn at the intersections—a truly one-of-a-kind experience!
Note: To preserve this traditional festival, participation is limited to men aged 18–50. Women and children cannot join.
What You’ll Experience
Pull the Minami Kannon-yama float yourself
Take part in the exciting “Tsuji-mawashi” maneuver during the procession
About Minami Kannon-yama
Also called “Lower Kannon-yama,” its main deity is the Willow Kannon, protector against illness. The side deity, Zenzai Dōji, is also enshrined. The float’s lavish decorations and willow branches are iconic symbols of the festival.
Event Details
Date: Friday, July 24, 2026 (Rain or shine)
Meeting Time: 6:45 AM
Start Time: 7:00 AM
Fee: ¥20,000 per adult
Meeting Place: Minami Kannon-yama Preservation Society Hall (388-1 Mukade-ya-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8214)
Application Deadline: 11:59 PM, 7 days before the event
Minimum Participants: 1
Cancellation Policy
Up to 4 days before: Free
3 days before to before start: 20%–50% of the fee
On the day after start / no-show: 100%
Contact
JTB Kyoto Branch
Phone: 075-365-7730
Email: link_kyoto@jtb.com
Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Closed on weekends and public holidays)
Privacy: For details on how JTB handles personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
Organizers: JTB Kyoto Branch & Minami Kannon-yama Preservation Society
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Ticket Information
Adults (men between 18 and 50 years old only)
¥20,000More Information
Reservation Deadline
The start of the experience Up to 7 days before
What's included in the experience
・Float pulling experience fee
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・Outfit for the procession
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・Minami Kannon-yama protective charm (Yakuyoke Chimaki)
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・Bento lunch
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
- Viewing Seats: This plan does not include reserved seats for the Yamahoko procession on July 24.
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- Preparation: After gathering, you will change into the procession outfit and receive instructions. The procession is expected to start around 9:30 AM.
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- Outfit: Special attire for participation in the procession will be provided.
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- Footwear: Tabi socks will also be provided. Please provide your foot size when making a reservation.
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- Lunch: A bento will be served after the procession.
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- Weather: The Yamahoko procession will take place rain or shine.
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- Participation Changes: In rare cases, you may not be able to join the float pulling due to local circumstances. If this happens, a refund will be provided.
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- Schedule Changes: Event times may change on the day of the festival. Please understand in advance.
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- Safety Instructions: Follow all directions from the staff during the experience.
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- Health & Hydration: The event takes place in hot summer weather. Please take care to stay hydrated and manage your health.
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- Breakfast: There will be no time for breakfast after gathering, so please eat beforehand.
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- Language: The experience and guidance will be provided in Japanese.
What you need
・Water
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・Towel
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・Change of clothes, etc.
Cancellation Policy(Cancellation fee)
| On the day | 100% |
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| 9Hours before | 50% |
| 3Days before | 20% |
Information
Meeting at 6:45
Minami Kannon Yama Preservation Society Hall
Location: 388-1 Mukadeya-cho (Ebisugawa Street), Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8214
7:00
～ Changing clothes, explaining the parade, moving, etc.
9:00
9:30 The tour starts
Scheduled to be disbanded around 14:45 in front of the Minami Kannon Yama Preservation Society
Vendor Information
JTB corp. Kyoto office