The Gion Festival (Gion Matsuri) takes place annually in Kyoto and is one of the most famous festivals in Japan. Gion Matsuri is one of the largest festivals in Japan for purification and pacification of disease causing entities. It takes place in the month of July on the 17th and 24th.There are many ceremonies held during the festival, but it is best known for its parade, the Yamaboko JunkÅ The festival takes place at the Yasaka Shrine and the festival gets its name from the Gion district of the city.
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