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By Shizuko Mishima, About.com Guide to Japan Travel

Visit Kyoto Gion Festival

Monday June 11, 2007
Kyoto Yasaka ShrineKyoto Gion Matsuri is a festival of Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto. The festival begins on July 1st and ends on July 31st. The main event is Yamahoko-junko on the 17th. It's the parade of colorful floats through downtown Kyoto.
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