Former Festival Goshuin-atsume of Gion Matsuri (schedule, map, etc.)

The information of Former Festival Goshuin-atsume is presented here. Former Festival Goshuin-atsume is held every year during Former Festival Yoiyama from July 14th to July 16th. However, some yamahoko-cho (yamahoko towns) hold it from July 13th. Former Festival Goshuin-atsume is to go around yamahoko-cho (yamahoko towns) and collect the red seals (goshuin stamps) of yamahoko-cho (yamahoko towns). At Yasaka Shrine, the the red seal (goshuin stamp) of Goryoe, which is said to be the origin of Gion Matsurri Festival, is only awarded in July when Gion Matsurri Festival is held.

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• Former Festival Goshuin-atsume Brief Overview

【Former Festival Goshuin-atsume 2026 Schedule (confirmation required)】

Former Festival Goshuin-atsume 2026 will be held from July 14th to July 16th, 2026, from about 10:00 to 23:00. However, the schedule varies by yamahoko-cho (yamahoko towns), and some yamahoko-cho (yamahoko towns) will be held from July 13th.
●Gion Matsuri Festival 2026 will start on July 1st, 2026 and end on July 31st, 2026.
Gion Matsuri Festival Schedule 2026 (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 Goshuin-atsume of Gion Matsuri brief overview】

Former Festival Goshuin-atsume (御朱印集め（前祭）) of Gion Matsuri Festival (祇園祭) is generally held during Former Festival Yoiyama from July 14th to July 16th. However, some yamahoko-cho (yamahoko towns) are held from July 13th, the day before Former Festival Yoiyama. Former Festival Goshuin-atsume is to go around yamahoko-cho (yamahoko towns) and collect the red seals (goshuin stamps) of yamahoko-cho (yamahoko towns) during Former Festival Yoiyama from July 14th to 16th. In some cases, a donation (shino-kin) is required to collect the red seals (goshuin stamps). At Yasaka Shrine, the red seal (goshuin stamp) of Goryoe, which is said to be the origin of Gion Matsurri Festival, is only awarded in July when Gion Matsurri Festival is held. (Confirmation required.) In addition, during Former Festival Yoiyama, you can walk around yamahoko-cho (yamahoko towns) and buy Chimaki. By the way, you can also enjoy Gion-bayashi (Gion Matsuri music) that is played in the evenings at Yamahoko floats that have Hayashi-kata (music group).

●Naginata Hoko :
●Kanko Hoko :
●Niwatori Hoko :
●Kikusui Hoko :
●Tsuki Hoko :
●Hoka Hoko :
●Fune Hoko :
●Iwato Yama :
●Hosho Yama :
●Moso Yama :
●Urade Yama :
●Yamabushi Yama :
●Araretenjin Yama :
●Kakkyo Yama :
●Hakuga Yama :
●Ashikari Yama :
●Aburatenjin Yama :
●Tokusa Yama :
●Taishi Yama :
●Hakurakuten Yama :
●Ayakasa Hoko :
●Toro Yama :
●Shijokasa Hoko :

★Goshuin (red seal, 御朱印) is the stamp (seal) of the temple, shrine, etc., and the ink inscriptions of the name of the temple, shrine, the main statue, the main deity, the date of worship, etc., which are given to worshippers and visitors to the temple or shrine. Goshuin (red seal) varies according to the temple and shrine, and in some cases only a stamp (seal) is given, or a copy of a stamp (seal) and a copy of the ink inscriptions are given. Even within the same temple or shrine, there may be different Goshuin (red seal) or special Goshuin (red seal) depending on the location, event, and time of year. The origin of Goshuin (red seal) is not clear, as there are different theories. However, it is believed that “Goshuin” is also called “Nokyoin,” and it seems likely that its origin is the reception stamp used when copies of sutras were delivered to a temple.
★The collection of Goshuin (red seal) is called “Shuin,” and the book for collecting them is generally called a “Goshuincho (御朱印帳)”, “Shuincho (朱印帳)”, “Shuincho (集印帳)”.

【Former Festival Goshuin-atsume of Gion Matsuri remarks】
*Events may be rescheduled or cancelled. Also, the content of the event may have changed.
祇園祭2026日程一覧（宵山屋台・山鉾巡行・・・）