"Float tour recommended by former Maiko Akiko-sensei" held on July 14th and 15th, 2017
Comes with an admission ticket for Iwatoyama, which is said to have revealed the Japanese myth that Amaterasu Omikami appears when Amaterasu Omikami is opened. Before departure, we will hold a mini class at Gion Matsuri.
<< Time required >> This is a course of about two and a half hours.
[Morning part] 10:00 / [Afternoon part] 14:00
"Mr. Kyoko's Gion Festival Mini Lecture"
Impressed by the history and culture of Gion Matsuri!
Knowledge that makes Gion Matsuri more enjoyable
Mr. Akiko will teach you in an easy-to-understand manner ♪
It comes with a translation so you can enjoy it even if you are overseas.
Gion Festival Mini Lecture by Mr. Akiko
3 minutes walk from Yumeyakata!
The nearest float, Hoshoyama, is popular as a matchmaking mountain.
Yasumasa Hirai is on the top of the mountain. It is a scene where the red plum of Shishinden Hall of the Imperial Palace was folded for the Izumi Shikibu of the soul.
◀ Collect red stamps!
If you want to go around the floats, we recommend collecting "Goshuin"!
Each float has a different design, so you'll want to complete it!
The motif of Mt. Hosho is the plum blossoms that Yasumasa sent to Izumi Shikibu.
It is only by climbing the halberd that you can see ornaments that are difficult to see from a distance, such as colorful brocade and gorgeous decorative sculptures.
Climb on the long-desired halberd!
It was higher than I expected ...? !!
The view from above is the best!
The bird sculpture on the bow has a great impact!
As the name suggests, Fune-hoko is characterized by its unique and elegant appearance in the shape of a ship.
Fune-hoko, with its elaborately designed decorations, deserves to be called a "crystal of beauty."
Bo Ya is a musician.
The only understanding person, my best friend, died ...
Mr. Akiko talks about
A little sad story of Bo Ya and his best friend
Participants will listen
Mantis is on the roof!
Very humorous mountain
Mantis wings and sickles flutter when cruising
Moves realistically
Why are you a mantis ...?
Mr. Akiko will answer such questions!
A full-scale replica is displayed inside the meeting place
The motif of Kakkyoyama was
A Chinese story in which a person named Guo Giant appears
Interpreters are available in each language, so even foreigners can understand it well.
The intersection of Shijo Muromachi is the best view spot where you can see Tsukihoko, Kikusuiboko, Hakotani, Niwatoriboko, and Naginatahoko in the distance!
Let's look around ..
In the old days, only men could climb on the halberd,
With the increase in tourists, women can now climb on the halberd, except for the two halberds, the long sword halberd and the halberd halberd.
Kanko-hoko We were the first to accept women
The folklore remains
Naginata-hoko is at the forefront of the Yamahoko cruise on July 17th.
I wonder if it won't break ... With a long sword that rises so long that I'm worried, standing is exactly the king of the float world!
Movie
The Other Report
The second Gion Festival report!
A magical "silent visit" tour experience report that is handed down in Hanamachi!
[Morning part] 10:30 / [Afternoon part] 14:30
Departure of the float tour!
Get water from a plastic bottle and a Uchiwa from Suimukan
It's time to start the float tour!
[Morning part] 9:00 / [Afternoon part] 13:00
Reception, yukata selection, dressing (hair set)
The first report of the Gion Festival tour with former Maiko!
Kimono rental Yumeyakata. I will enter the shop and finish the reception.
You can choose your favorite yukata! You might get lost because there are too many ...
A full-fledged hair set (additional option fee) is also popular.
[Morning part] around 11:30 / [Afternoon part] around 15:30
Tour end / dissolution
Thank you everyone for your hard work in the hot weather!
The float tour guided by Dr. Akiko is full of discoveries of scales!
There is no doubt that the Gion Festival will be even more fun if you know the floats!
After the tour, please enjoy a walk freely, such as going to the floats that you are interested in after having lunch or tea ♪