The figures on this float represent two famous historical figures in Japanese history: the Buddhist soldier, Benkei, and his master, Ushiwakamaru. It depicts a scene when Benkei, wearing armor with a large sword in hand, and Ushiwakamaru, also with a sword in his right hand, battled each other on the Gojo Bridge. Scene at the time of the parade 場所 What is the Gion Matsuri Festival？ 仮画像(スクショ)--> The Gion Matsuri in Kyoto is one of the three greatest local festivals in Japan.The other two are the Kanda Matsuri in Tokyo and Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka. Among these the Gion Matsuri may be said to be the largest and most luxurious festival. It is held annually from July 1 to 31 as the midsummer celebration of Yasaka Jinja Shrine.The highlights of this celebration take place on the 17th (Former or Saki Matsuri Festival) and the 24th (Latter or Ato Matsuri Festival) when the processions of total 34 floats are demonstrated along the main streets of the city. All of Kyoto is in festive mood during this period. Houses along the route of procession are usually open to the public where people can enjoy many screens and other treasures of true Japanese culture which have been handed down through generations on display.Hence, this event is also called Byobu Matsuri, the Screen Festival. KYOTO CITY OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE Let's visit the Gion Festval! Press the image to open in a new window. It is a Manga to introduce the Gion festival ＜ 2nd MINAMIKANNON YAMA ＞

The deity enshrined on the float is the statue of a Buddhist monk from the Kamakura period (1185-1333) sitting in meditation. There are large willow branches set on the float and wooden medicinal balls on the four corners, which are believed to ward off illnesses. Scene at the time of the parade 場所 What is the Gion Matsuri Festival？ 仮画像(スクショ)--> The Gion Matsuri in Kyoto is one of the three greatest local festivals in Japan.The other two are the Kanda Matsuri in Tokyo and Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka. Among these the Gion Matsuri may be said to be the largest and most luxurious festival. It is held annually from July 1 to 31 as the midsummer celebration of Yasaka Jinja Shrine.The highlights of this celebration take place on the 17th (Former or Saki Matsuri Festival) and the 24th (Latter or Ato Matsuri Festival) when the processions of total 34 floats are demonstrated along the main streets of the city. All of Kyoto is in festive mood during this period. Houses along the route of procession are usually open to the public where people can enjoy many screens and other treasures of true Japanese culture which have been handed down through generations on display.Hence, this event is also called Byobu Matsuri, the Screen Festival. KYOTO CITY OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE Let's visit the Gion Festval! Press the image to open in a new window. It is a Manga to introduce the Gion festival 1st ＜ HASHIBENKEI YAMA 3rd ENNOGYOJA YAMA ＞

Three deities are enshrined together on this float: Ennogyoja (Buddhist monk; 634-701), Hitokotonushi and Katsuragi (Japanese gods). It is based on the legend that Ennogyoja made a bridge between the mountains of Katsuragi and Omine, manipulating Hitokotonushi with his mysterious power. Scene at the time of the parade 場所 What is the Gion Matsuri Festival？ 仮画像(スクショ)--> The Gion Matsuri in Kyoto is one of the three greatest local festivals in Japan.The other two are the Kanda Matsuri in Tokyo and Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka. Among these the Gion Matsuri may be said to be the largest and most luxurious festival. It is held annually from July 1 to 31 as the midsummer celebration of Yasaka Jinja Shrine.The highlights of this celebration take place on the 17th (Former or Saki Matsuri Festival) and the 24th (Latter or Ato Matsuri Festival) when the processions of total 34 floats are demonstrated along the main streets of the city. All of Kyoto is in festive mood during this period. Houses along the route of procession are usually open to the public where people can enjoy many screens and other treasures of true Japanese culture which have been handed down through generations on display.Hence, this event is also called Byobu Matsuri, the Screen Festival. KYOTO CITY OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE Let's visit the Gion Festval! Press the image to open in a new window. It is a Manga to introduce the Gion festival 2nd ＜ MINAMIKANNON YAMA 4th JOMYO YAMA ＞

This float is based on the ancient historical record, the Heike Monogatari. The figures on the float represent the scene when the Buddhist soldier, Jomyo, tried to reach the battle ground via the Uji River, while another Buddhist soldier, Ichirai, jumped over him and arrived first. Scene at the time of the parade 場所 What is the Gion Matsuri Festival？ 仮画像(スクショ)--> The Gion Matsuri in Kyoto is one of the three greatest local festivals in Japan.The other two are the Kanda Matsuri in Tokyo and Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka. Among these the Gion Matsuri may be said to be the largest and most luxurious festival. It is held annually from July 1 to 31 as the midsummer celebration of Yasaka Jinja Shrine.The highlights of this celebration take place on the 17th (Former or Saki Matsuri Festival) and the 24th (Latter or Ato Matsuri Festival) when the processions of total 34 floats are demonstrated along the main streets of the city. All of Kyoto is in festive mood during this period. Houses along the route of procession are usually open to the public where people can enjoy many screens and other treasures of true Japanese culture which have been handed down through generations on display.Hence, this event is also called Byobu Matsuri, the Screen Festival. KYOTO CITY OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE Let's visit the Gion Festval! Press the image to open in a new window. It is a Manga to introduce the Gion festival 3rd ＜ ENNOGYOJA YAMA 5th KOI YAMA ＞

There is an ancient legend in China that a carp can transform into a powerful dragon if it can reach the top of a steep and dangerous waterfall. The float design represents this legend and depicts the figure of a brave carp. There is a vermillion lacquered shrine gate and a small shrine hall on the float where the deity, Susano-o is enshrined. Scene at the time of the parade 場所 What is the Gion Matsuri Festival？ 仮画像(スクショ)--> The Gion Matsuri in Kyoto is one of the three greatest local festivals in Japan.The other two are the Kanda Matsuri in Tokyo and Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka. Among these the Gion Matsuri may be said to be the largest and most luxurious festival. It is held annually from July 1 to 31 as the midsummer celebration of Yasaka Jinja Shrine.The highlights of this celebration take place on the 17th (Former or Saki Matsuri Festival) and the 24th (Latter or Ato Matsuri Festival) when the processions of total 34 floats are demonstrated along the main streets of the city. All of Kyoto is in festive mood during this period. Houses along the route of procession are usually open to the public where people can enjoy many screens and other treasures of true Japanese culture which have been handed down through generations on display.Hence, this event is also called Byobu Matsuri, the Screen Festival. KYOTO CITY OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE Let's visit the Gion Festval! Press the image to open in a new window. It is a Manga to introduce the Gion festival 4th ＜ JOMYO YAMA 6th KITAKANNON YAMA ＞

This pull-style float has two deities: Yoryu Kannon and Idaten. The float is decorated with willow branches for the procession. Two patterns of tapestry, Kannon Karakusa and Unryu, are used for decorating the pillars in alternate years. Scene at the time of the parade 場所 What is the Gion Matsuri Festival？ 仮画像(スクショ)--> The Gion Matsuri in Kyoto is one of the three greatest local festivals in Japan.The other two are the Kanda Matsuri in Tokyo and Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka. Among these the Gion Matsuri may be said to be the largest and most luxurious festival. It is held annually from July 1 to 31 as the midsummer celebration of Yasaka Jinja Shrine.The highlights of this celebration take place on the 17th (Former or Saki Matsuri Festival) and the 24th (Latter or Ato Matsuri Festival) when the processions of total 34 floats are demonstrated along the main streets of the city. All of Kyoto is in festive mood during this period. Houses along the route of procession are usually open to the public where people can enjoy many screens and other treasures of true Japanese culture which have been handed down through generations on display.Hence, this event is also called Byobu Matsuri, the Screen Festival. KYOTO CITY OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE Let's visit the Gion Festval! Press the image to open in a new window. It is a Manga to introduce the Gion festival 5th ＜ KOI YAMA 7th HACHIMAN YAMA ＞

People transfer the deity of a local shrine, Hachiman-gu Shrine, to the float during the festival period. The deity is enshrined and well taken care of in the local community hall the rest of the year. The shrine hall attached to the float is shiny and elegant as it is completely covered in real gold leaves. Scene at the time of the parade 場所 What is the Gion Matsuri Festival？ 仮画像(スクショ)--> The Gion Matsuri in Kyoto is one of the three greatest local festivals in Japan.The other two are the Kanda Matsuri in Tokyo and Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka. Among these the Gion Matsuri may be said to be the largest and most luxurious festival. It is held annually from July 1 to 31 as the midsummer celebration of Yasaka Jinja Shrine.The highlights of this celebration take place on the 17th (Former or Saki Matsuri Festival) and the 24th (Latter or Ato Matsuri Festival) when the processions of total 34 floats are demonstrated along the main streets of the city. All of Kyoto is in festive mood during this period. Houses along the route of procession are usually open to the public where people can enjoy many screens and other treasures of true Japanese culture which have been handed down through generations on display.Hence, this event is also called Byobu Matsuri, the Screen Festival. KYOTO CITY OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE Let's visit the Gion Festval! Press the image to open in a new window. It is a Manga to introduce the Gion festival 6th ＜ KITAKANNON YAMA 8th KURONUSHI YAMA ＞

Based on a classical Japanese song, "Shiga," the figure on the float represents the Heian-period poet, Kuronushi Otomo, as he observes and admires a large cherry blossom tree. It is believed that hanging the cherry blossom decorations from this float at a house entrance can keep away misfortune. Scene at the time of the parade 場所 What is the Gion Matsuri Festival？ 仮画像(スクショ)--> The Gion Matsuri in Kyoto is one of the three greatest local festivals in Japan.The other two are the Kanda Matsuri in Tokyo and Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka. Among these the Gion Matsuri may be said to be the largest and most luxurious festival. It is held annually from July 1 to 31 as the midsummer celebration of Yasaka Jinja Shrine.The highlights of this celebration take place on the 17th (Former or Saki Matsuri Festival) and the 24th (Latter or Ato Matsuri Festival) when the processions of total 34 floats are demonstrated along the main streets of the city. All of Kyoto is in festive mood during this period. Houses along the route of procession are usually open to the public where people can enjoy many screens and other treasures of true Japanese culture which have been handed down through generations on display.Hence, this event is also called Byobu Matsuri, the Screen Festival. KYOTO CITY OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE Let's visit the Gion Festval! Press the image to open in a new window. It is a Manga to introduce the Gion festival 7th ＜ HACHIMAN YAMA 9th SUZUKA YAMA ＞

The figure on this float represents the legendary female, Suzuka Gongen, who warded off an evil goblin on Suzuka Mountain in Ise province(present - day Mie Prefecture) that was causing suffering to the local people. The figure has a female appearance with a tall gold hat and a large sword in her hand. Scene at the time of the parade 場所 What is the Gion Matsuri Festival？ 仮画像(スクショ)--> The Gion Matsuri in Kyoto is one of the three greatest local festivals in Japan.The other two are the Kanda Matsuri in Tokyo and Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka. Among these the Gion Matsuri may be said to be the largest and most luxurious festival. It is held annually from July 1 to 31 as the midsummer celebration of Yasaka Jinja Shrine.The highlights of this celebration take place on the 17th (Former or Saki Matsuri Festival) and the 24th (Latter or Ato Matsuri Festival) when the processions of total 34 floats are demonstrated along the main streets of the city. All of Kyoto is in festive mood during this period. Houses along the route of procession are usually open to the public where people can enjoy many screens and other treasures of true Japanese culture which have been handed down through generations on display.Hence, this event is also called Byobu Matsuri, the Screen Festival. KYOTO CITY OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE Let's visit the Gion Festval! Press the image to open in a new window. It is a Manga to introduce the Gion festival 8th ＜ KURONUSHI YAMA 10th TAKA YAMA ＞

Takayama, dates back to before the Onin War in the 1460s. This float enshrines the images of a falconer, a master of hounds and a servant who carries a cask on his back, tasting chimaki rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves. Takayama was damaged by heavy rain and wind during the 1826 procession and was unable to participate in following procession. However, thanks to the tremendous efforts of the local community, Takayama was revived in 2022. Scene at the time of the parade 場所 What is the Gion Matsuri Festival？ 仮画像(スクショ)--> The Gion Matsuri in Kyoto is one of the three greatest local festivals in Japan.The other two are the Kanda Matsuri in Tokyo and Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka. Among these the Gion Matsuri may be said to be the largest and most luxurious festival. It is held annually from July 1 to 31 as the midsummer celebration of Yasaka Jinja Shrine.The highlights of this celebration take place on the 17th (Former or Saki Matsuri Festival) and the 24th (Latter or Ato Matsuri Festival) when the processions of total 34 floats are demonstrated along the main streets of the city. All of Kyoto is in festive mood during this period. Houses along the route of procession are usually open to the public where people can enjoy many screens and other treasures of true Japanese culture which have been handed down through generations on display.Hence, this event is also called Byobu Matsuri, the Screen Festival. KYOTO CITY OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE Let's visit the Gion Festval! Press the image to open in a new window. It is a Manga to introduce the Gion festival 9th ＜ SUZUKA YAMA 11th OFUNE HOKO ＞

The Fune Hoko float in the Saki Matsuri(Early) Procession is regarded as the ship going to battle, while this Ofune Hoko float is the ship returning from battle. The Ofun Hoko float was damaged in the civil war that broke out in Kyoto on August 20, 1864, and since 1865 this float has not been able to participate in the procession. But the float was successfully revived in 2014, thanks to the great efforts and wishes of the local community. Scene at the time of the parade 場所 What is the Gion Matsuri Festival？ 仮画像(スクショ)--> The Gion Matsuri in Kyoto is one of the three greatest local festivals in Japan.The other two are the Kanda Matsuri in Tokyo and Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka. Among these the Gion Matsuri may be said to be the largest and most luxurious festival. It is held annually from July 1 to 31 as the midsummer celebration of Yasaka Jinja Shrine.The highlights of this celebration take place on the 17th (Former or Saki Matsuri Festival) and the 24th (Latter or Ato Matsuri Festival) when the processions of total 34 floats are demonstrated along the main streets of the city. All of Kyoto is in festive mood during this period. Houses along the route of procession are usually open to the public where people can enjoy many screens and other treasures of true Japanese culture which have been handed down through generations on display.Hence, this event is also called Byobu Matsuri, the Screen Festival. KYOTO CITY OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE Let's visit the Gion Festval! Press the image to open in a new window. It is a Manga to introduce the Gion festival 10th ＜ TAKA YAMA ＞

Temporary increase in subway trains Updated on 2024/07/09 Due to the large number of customers coming to the Gion Festival and expected congestion, we will temporarily increase the number of trains on the Karasuma Line and Tozai Line. Karasuma Oike StationKarasuma Line extra trains Timetable 6つのタブの表示枠 15 Jul(Mon).Kokusaikaikandirection 15 Jul(Mon).Takedadirection 16 Jul(Tue).Kokusaikaikandirection 16 Jul(Tue).Takedadirection 17 Jul(Wed).Kokusaikaikanirection 17 Jul(Wed).Takedadirection Karasuma Oike StationExtra trains on the Tozai Line Timetable 4つの独立したタブの表示枠 15 Jul (Mon).Rokujizodirection 15 Jul (Mon).Uzumasa Tenjingawadirection 16 Jul (Tue).Rokujizodirection 16 Jul (Tue).Uzumasa Tenjingawadirection *Please note that the regular timetable will be partially changed due to the temporary increase in trains. *On the 17th, only the Karasuma Line will run more trains. *Please note that due to the timetable change on the 15th and 16th, there will be no trains departing from Karasuma Oike Station at 23:33 (connecting in all directions). Please note that the last train will run according to the regular schedule. Click here for details (Kyoto City Transportation Bureau HP) --> Station Facilities Train Kyoto City SubwayKarasuma & Tozai Line Station Information Station Facilities and Premises (Japanese Website) 🚇 How to Ride the Subway How to Ride the Subway 🎫 1-Day Pass 1-Day Pass Information 🌐 Kyoto Subway Guide Kyoto Subway Official

Temporary increase in subway trains Updated on 2024/07/09 Due to the large number of customers coming to the Gion Festival and expected congestion, we will temporarily increase the number of trains on the Karasuma Line and Tozai Line. Shijo Station Karasuma Line Temporary extra trains Timetable タブ切り替えjs 15 Jul(Mon).Kokusaikaikan direction 15 Jul(Mon).Takeda direction 16 Jul(Tue).Kokusaikaikan direction 16 Jul(Tue).Takeda direction 17 Jul(Wed).Kokusaikaikan direction 17 Jul(Wed).Takeda direction *Please note that the regular timetable will be partially changed due to the temporary increase in trains. *On the 17th, only the Karasuma Line will run more trains. *Please note that due to the timetable change on the 15th and 16th, there will be no trains departing from Karasuma Oike Station at 23:33 (connecting in all directions). Please note that the last train will run according to the regular schedule. Click here for details (Kyoto City Transportation Bureau HP) --> Station Facilities Train Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line Station Information Station Facilities and Premises (Japanese Website) 🚇 How to Ride the Subway How to Ride the Subway 🎫 1-Day Pass 1-Day Pass Information 🌐 Kyoto Subway Guide Kyoto Subway Official

Temporary increase in subway trains Updated on 2024/07/09 Due to the large number of customers coming to the Gion Festival and expected congestion, we will temporarily increase the number of trains on the Karasuma Line and Tozai Line. Gojo Station Karasuma Line Temporary extra trains Timetable タブ切り替えjs 15 Jul(Mon).Kokusaikaikan direction 15 Jul(Mon).Takeda direction 16 Jul(Tue).Kokusaikaikan direction 16 Jul(Tue).Takeda direction 17 Jul(Wed).Kokusaikaikan direction 17 Jul(Wed).Takeda direction *Please note that the regular timetable will be partially changed due to the temporary increase in trains. *On the 17th, only the Karasuma Line will run more trains. *Please note that due to the timetable change on the 15th and 16th, there will be no trains departing from Karasuma Oike Station at 23:33 (connecting in all directions). Please note that the last train will run according to the regular schedule. Click here for details (Kyoto City Transportation Bureau HP) --> StationFacilities Train Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line Access Approximately 20 minutesfrom Shijo-Karasuma Station Information Station Facilities and Premises (Japanese Website) 🚇 How to Ride the Subway How to Ride the Subway 🎫 1-Day Pass 1-Day Pass Information 🌐 Kyoto Subway Guide Kyoto Subway Official

Temporary increase in subway trains Updated on 2024/07/09 Due to the large number of customers coming to the Gion Festival and expected congestion, we will temporarily increase the number of trains on the Karasuma Line and Tozai Line. Nijojo-mae StationExtra trains on the Tozai Line Timetable 4つの独立したタブの表示枠 15 Jul (Mon).Rokujizodirection 15 Jul (Mon).Uzumasa Tenjingawadirection 16 Jul (Tue).Rokujizodirection 16 Jul (Tue).Uzumasa Tenjingawadirection *Please note that the regular timetable will be partially changed due to the temporary increase in trains. *On the 17th, only the Karasuma Line will run more trains. *Please note that due to the timetable change on the 15th and 16th, there will be no trains departing from Karasuma Oike Station at 23:33 (connecting in all directions). Please note that the last train will run according to the regular schedule. Click here for details (Kyoto City Transportation Bureau HP) --> Station Facilities --> --> --> Train Kyoto City Subway Tozai Line Station Information Station Facilities and Premises (Japanese Website) 🚇 How to Ride the Subway How to Ride the Subway 🎫 1-Day Pass 1-Day Pass Information 🌐 Kyoto Subway Guide Kyoto Subway Official

Temporary increase in subway trains Updated on 2024/07/09 Due to the large number of customers coming to the Gion Festival and expected congestion, we will temporarily increase the number of trains on the Karasuma Line and Tozai Line. Kyoto City Hall StationExtra trains on the Tozai Line Timetable 4つの独立したタブの表示枠 15 Jul (Mon).Rokujizodirection 15 Jul (Mon).Uzumasa Tenjingawadirection 16 Jul (Tue).Rokujizodirection 16 Jul (Tue).Uzumasa Tenjingawadirection *Please note that the regular timetable will be partially changed due to the temporary increase in trains. *On the 17th, only the Karasuma Line will run more trains. *Please note that due to the timetable change on the 15th and 16th, there will be no trains departing from Karasuma Oike Station at 23:33 (connecting in all directions). Please note that the last train will run according to the regular schedule. Click here for details (Kyoto City Transportation Bureau HP) --> StationFacilities --> Train Kyoto City Subway Tozai Line StationInformation Station Facilities and Premises (Japanese Website) 🚇 How to Ride the Subway How to Ride the Subway 🎫 1-Day Pass 1-Day Pass Information 🌐 Kyoto Subway Guide Kyoto Subway Official

Temporary increase in subway trains Updated on 2024/07/09 Due to the large number of customers coming to the Gion Festival and expected congestion, we will temporarily increase the number of trains on the Karasuma Line and Tozai Line. Sanjo Keihan Station Karasuma Line Temporary extra trains Timetable 4つの独立したタブの表示枠 15 Jul (Mon).Rokujizodirection 15 Jul (Mon).Uzumasa Tenjingawadirection 16 Jul (Tue).Rokujizodirection 16 Jul (Tue).Uzumasa Tenjingawadirection *Please note that the regular timetable will be partially changed due to the temporary increase in trains. *On the 17th, only the Karasuma Line will run more trains. *Please note that due to the timetable change on the 15th and 16th, there will be no trains departing from Karasuma Oike Station at 23:33 (connecting in all directions). Please note that the last train will run according to the regular schedule. Click here for details (Kyoto City Transportation Bureau HP) --> Station Facilities Train Kyoto City Subway Tozai Line Station Information Station Facilities and Premises (Japanese Website) Temporary service information Due to the expected large number of visitors to the Gion Festival, extra trains will be running on the Karasuma and Tozai lines of the Kyoto Municipal Subway. Date Saturday, July 15, 2023 Sunday, July 16, 2023 Monday, July 17, 2023 (National Holiday) Number of increase, etc. Saturday, July 15, 2023 Karasuma Line 23 additional round trips (approx. 11:00 - 24:00) Tozai Line 2 additional round trips（approx. 21:00 - 24:00） Sunday, July 16, 2023 Karasuma Line 23 additional round trips (approx. 11:00 - 24:00) Tozai Line 2 additional round trips（approx. 21:00 - 24:00） Monday, July 17, 2023 (National Holiday) Karasuma Line 10 additional round trips（approx. 8:00-14:00） *On the 17th, only the Karasuma Line will run extra trains. Please note that the regular schedule will be partially changed due to the extra service. The last train will operate as usual. Click here for details(Japanese Website) (Kyoto City Transportation Bureau HP) --> 🚇 How to Ride the Subway How to Ride the Subway 🎫 1-Day Pass 1-Day Pass Information 🌐 Kyoto Subway Guide Kyoto Subway Official

Extra train service information (Hankyu Kyoto Line) Updated on 2024/07/09 Some departure and arrival times on the Hankyu Kyoto Line will be changed on Monday, July 15, 2024 and Tuesday, July 16, 2024 due to special train operations for the Gion Festival. The timetable at the time of the change is as follows. July 15th (Monday/Holiday) ・Osaka Umeda → Kyoto Kawaramachi Click here (PDF) ・Kyoto Kawaramachi → Osaka Umeda Click here (PDF) July 16th (Tuesday) ・Osaka Umeda → Kyoto Kawaramachi Click here (PDF) ・Kyoto Kawaramachi → Osaka Umeda Click here (PDF) *The above special trains do not support timetable searches. *Due to time changes, connection times with other means of transportation may change. Click here for Hankyu Corporation's official announcement --> Train Hankyu-Kyoto Line Train Operation Train Status Information Station Information Station Guide

Extra train service information (Hankyu Kyoto Line) Updated on 2024/07/09 Some departure and arrival times on the Hankyu Kyoto Line will be changed on Monday, July 15, 2024 and Tuesday, July 16, 2024 due to special train operations for the Gion Festival. The timetable at the time of the change is as follows. July 15th (Monday/Holiday) ・Osaka Umeda → Kyoto Kawaramachi Click here (PDF) ・Kyoto Kawaramachi → Osaka Umeda Click here (PDF) July 16th (Tuesday) ・Osaka Umeda → Kyoto Kawaramachi Click here (PDF) ・Kyoto Kawaramachi → Osaka Umeda Click here (PDF) *The above special trains do not support timetable searches. *Due to time changes, connection times with other means of transportation may change. Click here for Hankyu Corporation's official announcement --> Train Hankyu-Kyoto Line Train Operation Train Status Information Station Information Station Guide

Extra train service information (Hankyu Kyoto Line) Updated on 2024/07/09 Some departure and arrival times on the Hankyu Kyoto Line will be changed on Monday, July 15, 2024 and Tuesday, July 16, 2024 due to special train operations for the Gion Festival. The timetable at the time of the change is as follows. July 15th (Monday/Holiday) ・Osaka Umeda → Kyoto Kawaramachi Click here (PDF) ・Kyoto Kawaramachi → Osaka Umeda Click here (PDF) July 16th (Tuesday) ・Osaka Umeda → Kyoto Kawaramachi Click here (PDF) ・Kyoto Kawaramachi → Osaka Umeda Click here (PDF) *The above special trains do not support timetable searches. *Due to time changes, connection times with other means of transportation may change. Click here for Hankyu Corporation's official announcement --> Train Hankyu-Kyoto Line Access Approximately 20 minutes from Shijo-Karasuma Train Operation Train Status Information Station Information Station Guide (Japanese Website)

Extra train service information (Keihan Main Line) Updated on 2024/07/09 In conjunction with the Gion Festival (pre-festival), special trains will be operated from Gion-Shijo Station towards Yodoyabashi/Nakanoshima on July 15th (Monday/holiday) and July 16th (Tuesday). In addition, a "premium car" service will be provided late at night on both days. For more information, please see Keihan Railway's official website. --> Train Keihan Railway TemporaryTrainInformation Temporary Timetable (currently in preparation) (Japanese Website) --> Train Operation Train Operation Information Station Information Station Facilities and Premises

Extra train service information(Keihan Main Line) Updated on 2024/07/09 In conjunction with the Gion Festival (pre-festival), special trains will be operated from Gion-Shijo Station towards Yodoyabashi/Nakanoshima on July 15th (Monday/holiday) and July 16th (Tuesday). In addition, a "premium car" service will be provided late at night on both days. For more information, please see Keihan Railway's official website.(Japanese Website) --> Train Keihan Mian Line TemporaryTrainInformation Temporary Timetable (currently in preparation) (Japanese Website) --> Train Operation Train Operation Information Station Information Station Facilities and Premises

--> Status of Around Shijo-Karasuma Live camera video distribution Real-time video footage of the area in front of the Around Shijo-Karasuma during the Gion Festival is available for the purpose of congestion and crowds management measures. *From the point of view of protecting personal information, the images taken are distributed with a reduced resolution. In addition, the transmission may temporarily stop due to problems with the internet environment. Please be aware of this beforehand. Delivery date and time Friday, 11 July - Thursday, 24 July 2025 Delivery location Around Shijo Muromachi intersection --> Click here for details (Kyoto City Information Bureau) --> Kyoto sightseeing comfort level map to help avoid crowds The Kyoto Tourist Comfort Map provides predictions of tourist comfort by time of day around popular tourist spots, real-time information using live camera footage (excluding some spots), as well as attractive tourist spots that are relatively empty even during the day. , provides useful information for sightseeing that avoids crowds. Use the Kyoto sightseeing comfort level map to enjoy a comfortable sightseeing in Kyoto while avoiding crowded times and places.

--> Status of Around Karasuma Rokkaku The live stream from Karasuma Rokkaku, originally scheduled to begin on July 11, has been suspended due to equipment issues. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to those who were planning to watch. Recovery efforts are currently underway, so we kindly ask for your patience until the stream resumes. Live camera video distribution Real-time video footage of the area in front of the Around Karasuma Rokkaku during the Gion Festival is available for the purpose of congestion and crowds management measures. *From the point of view of protecting personal information, the images taken are distributed with a reduced resolution. In addition, the transmission may temporarily stop due to problems with the internet environment. Please be aware of this beforehand. Delivery date and time Friday, 11 July - Thursday, 24 July 2025 Delivery location Around Shijo Muromachi intersection --> Click here for details (Kyoto City Information Bureau) --> Kyoto sightseeing comfort level map to help avoid crowds The Kyoto Tourist Comfort Map provides predictions of tourist comfort by time of day around popular tourist spots, real-time information using live camera footage (excluding some spots), as well as attractive tourist spots that are relatively empty even during the day. , provides useful information for sightseeing that avoids crowds. Use the Kyoto sightseeing comfort level map to enjoy a comfortable sightseeing in Kyoto while avoiding crowded times and places.