Kyoto’s summer tradition, Gion Festival. Highlights that yukata girls want to keep!
Speaking of summer in Kyoto, the Gion Festival is famous.
The Gion Festival is a festival that has continued since the Heian Period and is a prayer for the epidemic.
There are many people who go to Yukata to see the Gion Festival, but here are some information on how to enjoy the Gion Festival more.
The Gion Festival lasts for a month from July 1st to 31st, and daily shrines are held at Yasaka Shrine in Gion.The pilgrimage on the 17th and 24th is the climax, and they are called the “pre-festival” and the “post-festival” respectively.During the period of “Mt.Ulsan” on the 14th to 16th, as many as 23 bases were built, and in the evening, it became a pedestrian paradise, and the crowds increased.There are a lot of people in yukata and it will be very gorgeous!
Focus on gorgeous ornaments of mountains and bushes
The “mountain pilgrimage” is literally a shrine where a float called “mountain” or “hoko” circulates in the city.It is assembled from around 10th every year, and you can see the completed foothills up close at Mt.The yam made of wood and rope is decorated with gorgeous souvenirs (decorations), and there are some valuable items that have been handed down for hundreds of years.
One of the most famous items is Kanko-an.A Belgian tapestry depicting a scene from the Old Testament is from the end of the 16th century and has been designated as an important cultural property.Currently restored and renovated items are on the wall, but cultural properties are displayed in a building called the Kaisho.
Each yam has many things made based on the facts of Japan and China, and it is made as an award for the amulet of profits related to its anecdotes such as safe delivery, success in life, winning luck, etc.Also.“Hoshozan” is especially popular among women.This is derived from an anecdote related to the love of Izumi Shikibu, so you can get a protection of the matchmaking prayer.
Local popular shops…After all the festival is fun at night!
During the evening of Ulsan, night shops are lined up in the evening! In addition to classic items such as shaved ice and cotton candy, restaurants in the area of pedestrian heaven open night shops and sell special menus only for festivals.
Chinese restaurant “ Zekankan “.When you eat a bite, the meat juice oozes out, and once you eat it, it becomes captivated.Please keep in mind that many repeaters are looking forward to each year and sell out quickly.
Muromachi-dori, where there are many yams, has long been a kimono wholesale store, and during the period of Ulsan, yukata and accessories used for dressing are offered at reasonable prices.It’s also a good idea to buy bandages, bandages, fans, etc.according to the day’s yukata and add them to your coordinates!
Devising how to wear clogs and taking measures to rub your nose
The trouble with going out in a yukata is getting tired of walking.There are few people who are accustomed to wearing clogs, and many of the clogs are not cushioning like the sneakers, and the soles tend to hurt.
For foot pain, we recommend the “Foot Cover for Tong Sandals” sold at socks stores! If you choose a type with a cushion on the sole, it will be less painful.
To prevent nasal pain, don’t put your feet deeply until you hit your small crotch (between your thumb and forefinger) when you wear it.Then, the pain caused by rubbing the nose will be less likely to occur.In addition, it is said that people who wear it shallowly are “smart and cool”!
Summary
This time, we talked about “Mt.From the night shop, the fragrance of the food is just good, and it tends to be in the state of dumpling than flowers, but please take a closer look at the luxuriously decorated yam and feel its charm.
Also, if you walk a lot in yukata, your feet will become tired.Pain from unfamiliar clogs can be prevented with the use of accessories and how to wear them, so why not try this article?
A writer living in Kansai. I like vintage fashion, and as an extension of it, enjoy kimono as everyday wear. I particularly like antique kimonos in the early Showa era where there are many bold colors. Because he was an editor / writer for Kyoto guidebooks and information magazines, he is also familiar with Kyoto\\\'s culture and gourmet.
