Former Festival Goshuin-atsume of Gion Matsuri

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.

• Former Festival Goshuin-atsume 2024 Schedule
• Former Festival Goshuin-atsume map ＆ access
• Former Festival Goshuin-atsume brief overview

【Former Festival Goshuin-atsume 2024 Schedule (confirmation required)】

Former Festival Goshuin-atsume 2024 will be held from Sunday, July 14th to Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, 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 Saturday, July 13th.
●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 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).

【Yamahoko-cho (Yamahoko towns) 2023 Schedule】

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 (10:00-21:00)
●Kikusui Hoko : To be determined
●Tsuki Hoko : July 13th-16th (10:00-18:00)
●Hoka Hoko : July 13th-16th (10:00-21:00)
●Fune Hoko : July 14th-16th (13:00-22:00)
●Iwato Yama : July 14th-16th (9:00-22:00)
●Hosho Yama : July 13th (15:00-22:00), 14th-16th (9:00-22:00)
●Moso Yama : July 15th-16th (10:00-22:00)
●Urade Yama : July 13th-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 : to be determined
●Ashikari Yama : July 14th-16th (10:00-21:00)
●Aburatenjin Yama : July 14th (12:00-21:00) and 15th-16th (10:00-21:00)
●Tokusa Yama : July 15th-16th (10:00-21:00)
●Taishi Yama : July 14th-16th (10:00-21:00)
●Hakurakuten Yama : July 13th-16th (14:00-21:00)
●Ayakasa Hoko : July 14th-16th (11:00-15:00)
●Toro Yama : July 13th (13:00-16:00), 14th-16 (10:00-21:00)
●Shijokasa Hoko : July 14th (15:00-22:00), 15-16th (12:00-22:00)

★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.
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