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Suzuka Yama: The Warrior Goddess of Gion Matsuri

Hachiman Yama: Honouring the Japanese God of Protection

Iwato Yama: The Story of Amaterasu, Japan’s Sun Goddess

Gion Festival Art Collection: A Moving Museum of Traditional Japanese Art

Tsuki Boko: The Moon Float of Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri

Hachiman Yama — The Protector Deity of Gion Matsuri

Kankō Boko — A Historic Tale at Gion Matsuri

Hashi Benkei Yama — A Legendary Tale from Gion Matsuri

Kankō Boko — The Battle of Hangu Pass Float

Suzuka Yama — The Guardian Goddess of Gion Matsuri

Iwato Yama — Amaterasu, the Japanese Sun Goddess

Hakuga Yama: The Story and Traditions of This Gion Matsuri Float