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Yamahoko Map (Former Festival) of Gion Matsuri Festival
Yamahoko Map (Former Festival) of Gion Matsuri
Yamahoko Map (Former Festival) uses Google Maps to show the location of the floats. Yamahoko (Yamaboko) floats are located in the area bounded by Higashinotoin-dori (east-west), Aburanokoji-dori (east-west), Takoyakushi-dori (north-south), and Matsubara-dori (north-south). Assembly of the floats begins on July 10th and is completed two to three days later, with Former Festival (Saki Matsuri) Yamahoko-Junko (Float Procession) taking place on July 17th. Dismantling of the floats begins immediately after the Yamahoko Junko is completed. Yamahoko (Yamaboko) can only be seen for about a week.
- Naginata Hoko (Naginata Boko)
- Kanko Hoko (Kanko Boko)
- Kikusui Hoko (Kikusui Boko)
- Niwatori Hoko (Niwatori Boko)
- Tsuki Hoko (Tsuki Boko)
- Hoka Hoko (Hohka Boko)
- Fune Hoko (Fune Boko)
- Iwato Yama
【Yamahoko Map (Former Festival) of Gion Matsuri Festival by Google Maps】
Yamahoko floats are assembled on the road.
★The nearest stations are Shijo Station on the subway Karasuma Line and Karasuma Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line, and the nearest bus stop is Shijo Karasuma.
Yamahoko Map (Latter Festival) of Gion Matsuri Festival by Google Maps
●Gion Matsuri Festival 2024 will start on July 1st, 2024 and end on July 31st, 2024.
Gion Matsuri Festival Schedule (July 1st-31st)
【Naginata Hoko (Naginata Boko,長刀鉾) on Shijo-dori】
●location: Naginata Hoko is located on Shijo-dori, about 90 meters east of the intersection of Karasuma-dori (north-south) and Shijo-dori (east-west). Naginata Hoko is located closest to Yasaka Shrine among the floats.
●Naginata Hoko is marked by a pillar extending into the sky and a great long sword at the tip. The great long sword exorcises plague and evil. Naginata Hoko is about 21.76 meters high, 6.42 meters long, 4.35 meters wide, 11.1 tons in weight. (2008 Data) Naginata Hoko always leads the procession in Former Festival Yamahoko-Junko (Float Procession).
Naginata Hoko (Naginata Boko,長刀鉾)
【Kanko Hoko (Kanko Boko,函谷鉾) on Shijo-dori】
●location: Kanko Hoko is located on Shijo-dori, about 90 meters west of the intersection of Karasuma-dori (north-south) and Shijo-dori (east-west). Kanko Hoko is located on the opposite side of Naginata Hoko, centered at the intersection of Shijo-Karasuma.
●Kanko Hoko is marked by a pillar extending into the sky, a crescent moon and a mountain at the tip. Kanko Hoko is about 24.17 meters high, 7.00 meters long, 3.95 meters wide, 11.39 tons in weight. (2008 Data) Kanko Hoko has a tapestry of important cultural properties. Kanko Hoko is always the 5th in the Former Festival Yamahoko-Junko (Float Procession).
Kanko Hoko (Kanko Boko,函谷鉾)
【Kikusui Hoko (Kikusui Boko,菊水鉾) on Muromachi-dori】
●location: Kikusui Hoko is located on Muromachi-dori, about 60 meters north of the intersection of Muromachi-dori (north-south) and Shijo-dori (east-west).
●Kikusui Hoko is marked by a pillar extending into the sky and a 16-petaled chrysanthemum flower at the tip. Kikusui Hoko is about 25.00 meters high, 6.95 meters long, 3.95 meters wide, 10.31 tons in weight. (2008 Data) The name Kikusui Hoko comes from a well in the residence of the tea master Takeno Juou. Kikusui Hoko offers tea ceremonies during Former Festival Yoiyama.
Kikusui Hoko (Kikusui Boko,菊水鉾)
【Niwatori Hoko (Niwatori Boko,鶏鉾) on Muromachi-dori】
●location: Niwatori Hoko is located on Muromachi-dori, about 120 meters south of the intersection of Muromachi-dori (north-south) and Shijo-dori (east-west).
●Niwatori Hoko is marked by a pillar extending into the sky and a circle inside a triangle at the tip. Niwatori Hoko is about 23.88 meters high, 6.62 meters long, 3.70 meters wide, 9.42 tons in weight. (2008 Data) The Chigo doll wears a crown decorated with a rooster.
Niwatori Hoko (Niwatori Boko,鶏鉾)
【Tsuki Hoko (Tsuki Boko,月鉾) on Shijo-dori】
●location: Tsuki Hoko is located on Shijo-dori, about 70 meters west of the intersection of Muromachi-dori (north-south) and Shijo-dori (east-west).
●Tsuki Hoko is marked by a pillar extending into the sky and the mikazuki (crescent moon) at the tip. Tsuki Hoko is about 26.77 meters high, 6.85 meters long, 4.10 meters wide, 11.88 tons in weight. (2008 Data) Tsuki Hoko is said to be the tallest and heaviest of all the floats. The Chigo doll will be boarded Tsuki Hoko.
Tsuki Hoko (Tsuki Boko,月鉾)
【Hoka Hoko (Hoka Boko,放下鉾) on Shinmachi-dori】
●location: Hoka Hoko is located on Shinmachi-dori, about 40 meters north of the intersection of Shinmachi-dori (north-south) and Shijo-dori (east-west). Hoka Hoko is the only Hoko float built on Shinmachi-dori among the Hoko floats.
●Hoka Hoko is marked by a pillar extending into the sky, with the sun, moon, and star at the tip. Hoka Hoko is about 24.60 meters high, 6.34 meters long, 3.80 meters wide, 10.32 tons in weight. (2008 Data) Hoka Hoko enshrines a priest in the middle of the pillar. Hoka Hoko is always the 21th in the Former Festival Yamahoko-Junko (Float Procession).
Hoka Hoko (Hoka Boko,放下鉾)
【Fune Hoko (Fune Boko,船鉾) on Shinmachi-dori】
●location: Fune Hoko is located on Shinmachi-dori, about 60 meters north of the intersection of Shinmachi-dori (north-south) and Bukkoji-dori (east-west).
●Fune Hoko is shaped like a ship. Fune Hoko and Ofune Hoko are the only floats shaped like ship. Fune Hoko is about 6.60 meters high, 6.85 meters long, 3.30 meters wide, 8.41 tons in weight. (2008 Data) Fune Hoko has an imaginary golden bird at the bow and a beautiful rudder at the stern. Fune Hoko is always the 23th in the Former Festival Yamahoko-Junko (Float Procession).
Fune Hoko (Fune Boko,船鉾)
【Iwato Yama (岩戸山) on Shinmachi-dori】
●location: Iwato Yama is located on Shinmachi-dori, about 90 meters south of the intersection of Shinmachi-dori (north-south) and Bukkoji-dori (east-west).
●Iwato Yama is marked by a pine tree reaching into the sky. Iwato Yama is about 14.045 meters high, 6.35 meters long, 3.90 meters wide, 8.25 tons gross weight. (2008 Data) Iwato Yama derives from the Japanese myth of Ama-no-Iwato. Iwato Yama enshrines Amaterasu-omikami, who is considered the ancestor of the emperor. Iwato Yama is always the 22th in the Former Festival Yamahoko-Junko (Float Procession).
Iwato Yama (岩戸山)
【Ayakasa Hoko (Ayakasa Boko,綾傘鉾) on:Ayanokoji-dori】
●location: Ayakasa Hoko is located on Ayanokoji-dori, about 90 meters west of the intersection of Muromachi-dori (north-south) and Ayanokoji-dori (east-west).
●Ayakasa Hoko is marked by an umbrella about 2.6 meters in diameter. Ayakasa Hoko weighs about 0.36 tons. (2008 Data) Ayakasa Hoko is an old-style float, along with Shijokasa Hoko. Gion Matsuri music is played and stick-flying dances is performed.
Ayakasa Hoko (Ayakasa Boko,綾傘鉾)
【Shijokasa Hoko (Shijokasa Boko,四条傘鉾) on Shijo-dori】
●location: Shijokasa Hoko is located on Shijo-dori, about 60 meters west of the intersection of Nishinotoin-dori (north-south) and Shijo-dori (east-west).
●Shijokasa Hoko is marked by an umbrella about 2.5 meters in diameter. Shijokasa Hoko weighs about 0.40 tons. (2008 Data) Shijokasa Hoko is an old-style float, along with Ayakasa Hoko. Gion Matsuri music is played and stick-flying dances is performed.
Shijokasa Hoko (Shijokasa Boko,四条傘鉾)
【Hosho Yama (保昌山) on Higashinotoin-dori】
●location: Hosho Yama is located on Higashinotoin-dori, about 30 meters south of the intersection of Higashinotoin-dori (north-south) and Takatsuji-dori (east-west). Hosho Yama is located on the east side of Karasuma-dori with Naginata Hoko among the floats. It is also the most southerly of all the floats.
●Hosho Yama is marked by a pine tree reaching into the sky. Hosho Yama weighs about 0.67 tons. (2008 Data) Hosho Yama is named after the love story of Hirai Yasumasa and Izumishikibu. It is a blessing for matchmaking. The figure of Hirai Yasumasa wears armor and holds a stand heaped with red plum blossoms.
Hosho Yama (保昌山)
【Moso Yama (孟宗山) on Karasuma-dori】
●location: Moso Yama is located on Karasuma-dori, about 40 meters north of the intersection of Karasuma-dori (north-south) and Shijo-dori (east-west).
●Moso Yama is marked by a pine tree reaching into the sky. Moso Yama weighs about 0.54 tons. (2008 Data) Moso Yama is dedicated to the theme of filial piety. The figure is a snow-covered bamboo shoot in the right hand and a hoe in the left hand, carried on the shoulder.
Moso Yama (孟宗山)
【Urade Yama (占出山) on Nishikikoji-dori】
●location: Urade Yama is located on Nishikikoji-dori, about 60 meters west of the intersection of Karasuma-dori (north-south) and Nishikikoji-dori (east-west). Urade Yama is assembled on Nishikikoji-dori together with Araretenjin Yama.
●Unlike other floats, Urade Yama is marked by a black pine tree stretching into the sky. Urade Yama weighs about 0.51 tons. (2008 Data) Urade Yama is themed around Empress Jingu. The figure wears a gold raven hat and holds a fishing rod in his right hand and a fished sweetfish in his left.
Urade Yama (占出山)
【Yamabushi Yama (山伏山) on Muromachi-dori】
●location: Yamabushi Yama is located on Muromachi-dori, about 40 meters south of the intersection of Muromachi-dori (north-south) and Takoyakushi-dori (east-west). Yamabushi Yama is located on the northernmost side of Muromachi-dori.
●Yamabushi Yama is marked by a pine tree reaching into the sky. Yamabushi Yama weighs about 0.60 tons. (2008 Data) Yamabushi Yama derives its name from the sorcerer-monks. The figure is in the form of a mountain monk, holding a bead in his left hand, an axe in his right, and a conch at his waist.
Yamabushi Yama (山伏山)
【Araretenjin Yama (霰天神山) on Nishikikoji-dori】
●location: Araretenjin Yama is located on Nishikikoji-dori, about 40 meters west of the intersection of Muromachi-dori (north-south) and Nishikikoji-dori (east-west).
●Araretenjin Yama is marked by a pine tree reaching into the sky. The red torii gate and shrine pavilion are also landmarks. Araretenjin Yama weighs about 0.65 tons. (2008 Data) Araretenjin Yama is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning. The statues of Sugawara no Michizane fell from the sky with hail.
Araretenjin Yama (霰天神山)
【Kakkyo Yama (郭巨山) on Shijo-dori】
●location: Kakkyo Yama is located on Shijo-dori, about 60 meters west of the intersection of Shinmachi-dori (north-south) and Shijo-dori (east-west).
●Kakkyo Yama is marked by a pine tree reaching into the sky. The roof is also a landmark. Kakkyo Yama weighs about 0.69 tons. (2008 Data) Kakkyo Yama focuses on the theme of filial piety. There are two figure, one 160 cm tall and the other about 105 cm tall. The larger one has a hoe. The smaller one holds a fan in its right hand and red and white peonies in its left.
Kakkyo Yama (郭巨山)
【Hakuga Yama (伯牙山) on Ayanokoji-dori】
●location: Hakuga Yama is located on Ayanokoji-dori, about 50 meters west of the intersection of Shinmachi-dori (north-south) and Ayanokoji-dori (east-west).
●Hakuga Yama is marked by a pine tree reaching into the sky. Hakuga Yama weighs about 0.52 tons. (2008 Data) Hakuga Yama is about friendship. The figure is about 2 meters high, holds an axe in his hand, and is about to break a harp.
Hakuga Yama (伯牙山)
【Ashikari Yama (芦刈山) on Ayanokoji-dori】
●location: Ashikari Yama is located on Ayanokoji-dori, about 80 meters west of the intersection of Nishinotoin-dori (north-south) and Ayanokoji-dori (east-west).
●Ashikari Yama is marked by a pine tree reaching into the sky. Ashikari Yama weighs about 0.64 tons. (2008 Data) Ashikari Yama is based on the theme of conjugal love. The figure is an old man, holding a sickle in his right hand and an ashi in his left.
Ashikari Yama (芦刈山)
【Aburatenjin Yama (油天神山) on Aburanokoji-dori】
●location: Aburatenjin Yama is located on Aburanokoji-dori, about 30 meters north of the intersection of Aburanokoji-dori (north-south) and Bukkoji-dori (east-west).
●Aburatenjin Yama is marked by a pine tree reaching into the sky. The red torii gate and shrine pavilions are also landmarks. Aburatenjin Yama weighs about 0.55 tons. (2008 Data) Aburatenjin Yama is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning.
Aburatenjin Yama (油天神山)
【Tokusa Yama (木賊山) on Bukkoji-dori】
●location: Tokusa Yama is located on Bukkoji-dori, about 90 meters west of the intersection of Nishinotoin-dorii (north-south) and Bukkoji-dori (east-west).
●Tokusa Yama is marked by a pine tree reaching into the sky. Tokusa Yama weighs about 0.67 tons. (2008 Data) Tokusa Yama is based on the theme of parent-child love. The figure is an old man doll, with a straw hat around his waist, a sickle in his right hand, and a mokuzuki in his left.
Tokusa Yama (木賊山)
【Taishi Yama (太子山) on Aburanokoji-dori】
●location: Taishi Yama is located on Aburanokoji-dori, about 90 meters west of the intersection of Aburanokoji-dori (north-south) and Bukkoji-dori (east-west).
●Taishi Yama is marked by cedar trees stretching into the sky. Taishi Yama weighs about 0.59 tons. (2008 Data) Taishi Yama is based on the theme of Prince Shotoku’s founding of Shitenno-ji Temple. The figure is a boy figure of Prince Shotoku, holding an axe in his right hand and a fan in his left.
Taishi Yama (太子山)
【Hakurakuten Yama (白楽天山) on Muromachi-dori】
●location: Hakurakuten Yama is located on Muromachi-dori, about 20 meters north of the intersection of Muromachi-dorii (north-south) and Bukkoji-dori (east-west).
●Hakurakuten Yama is marked by a pine tree reaching into the sky. The pine tree is said to be the tallest of all the Yama floats. Hakurakuten Yama weighs about 0.71 tons. (2008 Data) Hakurakuten Yama is about the essence of Buddhism. There are two figure, one a priest and the other a poet. The priest is seated on a pine tree, wearing a purple robe and holding prayer beads and a priesthood priest in his hand. The poet stands crowned and holding a scepter in his hand.
Hakurakuten Yama (白楽天山)
【Toro Yama (蟷螂山) on Nishinotoin-dori】
●location: Toro Yama is located on Nishinotoin-dori, about 30 meters north of the intersection of Nishinotoin-dorii (north-south) and Shijo-dori (east-west).
●Toro Yama is marked by a praying mantis. Toro Yama weighs about 1.22 tons. (2008 Data) Toro Yama head, sickle, wings, and the wheels of the imperial carriage move with a mechanism. The theme of Toro Yama is that of a weak man standing up to a strong man.
Toro Yama (蟷螂山)
【Yamahoko Map (Former Festival) of Gion Matsuri remarks】
●On Shijo-dori, Naginata Hoko, Kanko Hoko, Tsuki Hoko, Kakkyo Yama, and Shijokasa Hoko are located from the east.
●On Muromachi-dori, Yamabushi Yama, Kikusui Hoko, Niwatori Hoko, and Hakurakuten Yama are located from the north.
●On Shinmachi-dori, Hoka Hoko, Fune Hoko and Iwato Yama are located from the north.
●On Ayanokoji-dori, Ayakasa Hoko, Hakuga Yama, and Ashikari Yama are located from the east.
●On Nishikikoji-dori, Urade Yama and Araretenjin Yama are located from the east.
●On Aburanokoji-dori, Abura Tenjin and Yama Taishi Yama are located from the north.
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