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The colourful Gion Matsuri (Gion Festival) takes over Kyoto’s Gion district – the birthplace of geisha culture\u00a0– \u00a0every July. It’s a great opportunity to sample Japanese\u00a0culinary delights while watching parades of musicians and locals decked out in their traditional costume.<\/p>\n

\"Women<\/a><\/p>\n

Women in traditional costume at Hanagasa Junko (procession of floral bonnets) during Gion Matsuri, Kyoto<\/p>\n

\"Women<\/a><\/p>\n

Playing taiko drums during musical performance, Gion Matsuri, Yasaka shrine, Kyoto<\/p>\n

\"Girls<\/a><\/p>\n

Girls in traditional costume, Hanagasa Junko (Procesion of floral bonnets), Gion Matsuri, Kyoto<\/p>\n

See more photos of Kyoto here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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