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Gion Matsuri

By Shibuya246 · · 1 min read · 6 photos · 2 comments

Gion MatsuriPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length300mmAperturef/6.3Shutter1/160sISO200Taken17 Jul 2012, 10:40

One of the most important festivals of the year, and one that takes over the city of Kyoto for almost a month as the town comes together to prepare and take part. I have more photos from the parade and the preparation stage as well. Here are a few highlights for today.

Gion MatsuriPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length170mmAperturef/9Shutter1/320sISO200Taken17 Jul 2012, 11:48
One of the floats (yamaboko) comes down Kawaramachi street
Gion MatsuriPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length116mmAperturef/6.3Shutter1/160sISO200Taken17 Jul 2012, 11:50
Wonderful colors on the floats
Gion MatsuriPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length98mmAperturef/8Shutter1/250sISO200Taken17 Jul 2012, 11:51
There are no nails used in any part of the structure. All moving along joined with just wood and rope
Gion MatsuriPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length300mmAperturef/9Shutter1/320sISO200Taken17 Jul 2012, 11:55
Making the turn at the corner of Kawarmachi and Oike dori. Not an easy task with all of that weight to move. No steering here. Just bamboo under the wheels and a bit of muscle pulling on the ropes
Gion MatsuriPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length58mmAperturef/9Shutter1/320sISO200Taken17 Jul 2012, 10:39
Heading down Oike dori

I will probably put up a complete set of these photos later on, which reminds me I still haven't posted the set from Aoi Matsuri.

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  1. Zooming Japan

    I'm sooo sad! I was in Kyoto yesterday all day, but had to leave as I had to work today. I really wanted to see the parade, too! :( The photos are great! Was it as hot as yesterday? ^-^;

  2. Shibuya Town

    It sure was hot. Pity you couldn't see the parade.