Yamaguchi Gion Festival

During the Muromachi period, Lord Hiroyo Ouchi promoted a town design modeled after Kyoto in Yamaguchi, and in 1369 (Oan 2), he enshrined the Gion Shrine of Kyoto (now Yasaka Shrine) in the city's Tatesukojimachi. Subsequently, in 1459 (Choroku 3), a festival incorporating the Gion Matsuri of Kyoto was held, marking the beginning of the Yamaguchi Gion Festival, which has been passed down for about 600 years. On the 20th: Shinko, on the 24th: City-wide Dance, on the 27th: Kankou.

Map & Location

Details about Yamaguchi Gion Festival

Date & Time

7/20(Sun) 7/21(Mon) 7/22(Tue) 7/23(Wed) 7/24(Thu) 7/25(Fri) 7/26(Sat) 7/27(Sun)

Note

The Yamaguchi Gion Festival lasts for 7 days from July 20 to 27. Among these, the festival open to the public is on July 20, 24, and 27.

Venue

Yasaka Shrine

Address

100 Kamitatsukojimachi, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture

parking

Use nearby parking lots.

Access

About 15 minutes from the Chugoku Expressway 'Yamaguchi' IC

Access (Public)

15 minutes on foot from JR Yamaguchi Line 'Kamiyamaguchi' Station

Contact

083-922-0083 （Yasaka Shrine Office）

URL

http://yamaguchi-city.jp/