Former Festival Chimaki-juyo of Gion Matsuri

The information of Former Festival Chimaki-juyo is presented here. Former Festival Chimaki-juyo is usually held during Former Festival Yoiyama from July 14th to July 16th. However, some yamahoko-cho (yamahoko towns) sell from July 13th. In recent years, online sales have also been conducted. The way to decorate Chimaki is to hang it under the eaves of the entrance of the house, and return the disposal of the old Chimaki to yamahoko-cho (yamahoko towns) or Yasaka Shrine where it was purchased.

• Former Festival Chimaki-juyo Schedule 2024
• Former Festival Chimaki-juyo map ＆ access
• Former Festival Chimaki-juyo brief overview

【Former Festival Chimaki-juyo Schedule 2024 (confirmation required)】

Former Festival Chimaki-juyo 2024 will be held from Sunday, July 14th to Tuesday, July 16th, 2024. However, the schedule varies from yamahoko-cho (yamahoko towns), and some yamahoko-cho (yamahoko towns) will open their stores on Saturday, July 13th. Some yamahoko-cho (yamahoko towns) also sell online.
●Gion Matsuri Festival 2024 will start on July 1st, 2024 and end on July 31st, 2024.
Gion Matsuri Festival Schedule (July 1st-31st)

【Yamahoko Map (Former Festival) by Google Maps】

Yamaboko floats of Former Festival are Naginata Hoko, Yamabushi Yama, Hakurakuten Yama, Ashikari Yama, Kanko Hoko, Kakkyo Yama, Shijokasa Hoko, Tokusa Yama, Niwatori Hoko, Aburatenjin Yama, Moso Yama, Araretenjin Yama, Kikusui Hoko, Hosho Yama, Ayakasa Hoko, Taishi Yama, Tsuki Hoko, Hakuga Yama, Toro Yama, Urade Yama, Hoka Hoko, Iwato Yama and Fune Hoko

【Former Festival Chimaki-juyo of Gion Matsuri brief overview】

Former Festival Chimaki-juyo (ちまき販売日（前祭）) of Gion Matsuri Festival (祇園祭) is usually held during Former Festival Yoiyama from July 14th to July 16th. However, the schedule varies from yamahoko-cho (yamahoko towns), some yamahoko-cho (yamahoko towns) sell from July 13th, the day before Former Festival Yoiyama. In recent years, online sales have also been conducted. Chimaki is sold at the kaisho (meeting hall) in yamahoko-cho and near Yamahoko floats. In addition to Chimaki, some yamahoko-cho (yamahoko towns) also sell original goods such as hand towels. By the way, if you buy Chimaki etc., you may be able to board a large Yamahoko float. However, in some cases, such as Naginata Hoko and Hoka Hoko, women are not allowed to board Yamahoko floats due to the “Nyonin Kinsei” policy. Popular Yamahoko floats. such as Naginata Hoko, may be sold out even during Former Festival Yoiyama period, so it is recommended to purchase Chimaki early. The way to decorate Chimaki is to hang it under the eaves of the entrance of the house, and return the disposal of the old Chimaki to yamahoko-cho (yamahoko towns) or Yasaka Shrine where it was purchased.
Chimaki is sold not only in yamahoko-cho (yamahoko towns) but also at Yasaka Shrine. Yasaka Shrine sells Chimaki, Gion-mamori (mukuge), Gion Matsuri Uchiwa (fan), etc. during Gion Matsuri Festival. (Confirmation required)

【online sales 2023】

●Naginata Hoko (June 5th 10:00 – June 25th 23:00: 59)
●Tsuki Hoko (May 15th 10:00 to July 9th 23:59)< /a>
●Kanko Hoko (from July 12th)
●Fune Hoko (June 19th to July 15th)
●Niwatori Hoko (from June 30th)
●Iwato Yama (July 1st to July 17th)
●Hakurakuten Yama (June 1st 00:00 – July 31st 23:59 )
●Ayakasa Hoko (June 1st to July 2nd)
●Hakuga Yama

【Sales days and hours of yamahoko-cho in 2023】

Dates and times are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
●Naginata Hoko : July 13th-16th (10:00-22:00)
●Kanko Hoko : July 13th (10:00-22:00), 14th-16th (9:00-23:00)
●Niwatori Hoko : July 13th-16th (9:00-21:00)
●Kikusui Hoko : July 13th-16th (10:00-21:00)
●Tsuki Hoko : July 13th (13:00-18:00), 14th-16th (10:00-21:00)
●Hoka Hoko : July 14th (13:00-22:00), 15th-16th (10:00-22:00)
●Fune Hoko : July 14th (17:00-22:00), 15th-16th (13:00-22:00)
●Iwato Yama : July 13th (19:00-22:00), 14th-16th (9:00-22:00)
●Hosho Yama : July 13th (15:00-22:00), 14th-16th (9:00-22:00)
●Moso Yama : July 14th (16:00-20:00), 15th-16th (10:00-22:00)
●Urade Yama : July 13th (9:00-22:00), 14th-16th (9:00-23:00)
●Yamabushi Yama : July 14th-16th (9:00-22:00)
●Araretenjin Yama : July 14th-16th (10:00-21:00)
●Kakkyo Yama : July 14th (10:00-21:00), 15th (11:00-21:00), 16th (10:00-21:00)
●Hakuga Yama : July 14th (12:00-22:00), 15th-16th (10:00-22:00)
●Ashikari Yama : July 14th-16th (10:00-21:00)
●Aburatenjin Yama : July 14th (12:00-21:00), 15th-16th (10:00-21:00)
●Tokusa Yama : July 14th (15:00-21:00), 15th-16th (10:00-21:00)
●Taishi Yama : July 14th-15th (10:00-21:00), 16th (10:00-20:00)
●Hakurakuten Yama : July 13th (15:00-18:00), 14th-16th (10:00-21:00)
●Ayakasa Hoko : July 14th-16th (10:00-22:00)
●Toro Yama : July 13th (13:00-16:00), 14th-16th (10:00-21:00)
●Shijokasa Hoko : July 14th (15:00-22:00), 15th-16th (12:00-22:00)

【Benefits and Prices of Chimaki】

The price of Chimaki is for reference only. (Prices are subject to change.)
●Naginata Hoko : blessings to ward off bad luck and illness (1,000 yen)
●Kanko Hoko : blessings to ward off bad luck and illness (1,000 yen)
●Niwatori Hoko : blessings to ward off bad luck and illness (1,000 yen)
●Kikusui Hoko : blessings of longevity and prosperity (1,000 yen)
●Tsuki Hoko : blessings to ward off bad luck and illness (1,000 yen)
●Hoka Hoko : blessings to ward off bad luck and illness (1,000 yen)
●Fune Hoko : blessings for safe childbirth (1,000 yen)
●Iwato Yama : blessings for good fortune (1,000 yen)
●Hosho Yama : blessings for marriage
●Moso Yama : blessings of filial piety (1,000 yen)
●Urade Yama : blessings for safe childbirth (1,000 yen)
●Yamabushi Yama : blessings against fire and lightning (1,000 yen)
●Araretenjin Yama : blessings against fire and lightning (1,200 yen)
●Kakkyo Yama : blessings for money and protection of mother’s milk supply (1,000 yen)
●Hakuga Yama : blessings to ward off disease and improve one’s skills (1,000 yen)
●Ashikari Yama : blessings for marital bliss and marriage (1,000 yen)
●Aburatenjin Yama : blessings for academic success
●Tokusa Yama : blessing to ward off lost children and reunion (1,000 yen)
●Taishi Yama : blessing of wisdom and substitution (1,000 yen)
●Hakurakuten Yama : blessing for academic achievement, good fortune, and protection from disaster (1,000 yen)
●Ayakasa Hoko : blessings for marriage and warding off bad luck
●Toro Yama : blessings for academic achievement, good fortune, and protection from disaster (1,000 yen)
●Shijokasa Hoko : blessings for good luck and protection from bad luck

【Former Festival Chimaki-juyo of Gion Matsuri remarks】
*Events may be rescheduled or cancelled. Also, the content of the event may have changed.
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