One of the three major festivals in Japan "Gion Festival" is 1 months from 1-31,July It is the biggest festival of summer in Kyoto, which is held across the country.

The highlight is Yamahoko parade. following schedule as below.

• Yamahoko parade (before festival) : July 17, 2018 (Tue) from 9:00~ karasuma station - departure
• Shinko parade (God togyo) : July 17, 2018 (Tue) 16:00 ~ Yasaka shrine - departure
• Yamahoko parade (later festival) : July 24, 2018 (Tue) 9:30 ~ karasuma oike station - departure
• Kanko parade : July 24, 2018 (Tue) 17:00 ~ Yasaka shrine - departure

From Kyomiyabi by bus or get from hijo-Omiya station and walks.
※photo from 2017