［2025] There's more to Gion Festival Yoiyama than just food stalls! How to enjoy "Gion Festival Yoiyama" as taught by local residents.

Leaf KYOTO ［2025] There's more to the Gion Festival Yoiyama than just food stalls! How to enjoy "Gion Matsuri Yoiyama" as taught by locals.

2025.6.27

Gion Festival 2025 Yoiyama banner for enjoyment

［2025] There's more to the Gion Festival Yoiyama than just food stalls! How to enjoy "Gion Matsuri Yoiyama" as taught by locals.

The Gion Festival, a summer tradition in Kyoto, is a month-long event that takes place in July, when the heat is in full swing. Here are some tips from our staff on how to enjoy the festival during the Yoiyama period, which is the most exciting part of the festival.

Contents of this article

1.: What is Yoiyama? What is Yoiyama of Gion Festival and what is the schedule for 2025?

2.: First, let's check the location of the Yamaboko floats!

3.: How to enjoy Yoiyama (1) / Gorgeous and gorgeous Kaijo decorations

4.: How to enjoy Yoiyama (2) / Let's receive chimaki!

5.: How to enjoy Yoiyama (3) / Let's go up to the floats!

6.: How to enjoy Yoiyama (4) / Collect red seals

7.: How to enjoy Yoiyama (4) / Listening to musical accompaniment

8.: How to enjoy Yoiyama (5) / Watching the Byobu Festival

9.: How to enjoy Yoiyama ⑥／Taste limited gourmet foods

10.: How to enjoy Yoiyama (7) / Enjoy gourmet food stalls! July 15 and 16, the first day of the festival, is a pedestrian paradise.

11.: Need to know! Getting Around to Avoid Crowds

11. Need to know! Getting Around to Avoid Crowds

Since the subway "Shijo Station" and Hankyu "Karasuma Station" are expected to be very crowded and the number of exits is limited due to traffic restrictions, etc., it is recommended to get off at the subway "Gojo Station. Another way to avoid train congestion is to access the site by bus. Gojo Dori is well served by buses, so get off at the bus stop "Karasuma Gojo" and walk towards it while enjoying the Yoiyama atmosphere.

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