Kyoto, Japan
A Thousand Julys in Kyoto
1 Jul 2027 – 31 Jul 2027
Book by 1 Feb 2027 Access: open
Gion Matsuri occupies the whole of July, but the two Yamaboko Junko float processions fall on the 17th and the 24th. A hoko float weighs up to 1,600kg and takes two dozen people to haul round a corner.