Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri: Japan’s Festival of Lanterns, Tradition, and Summer Magic

A Festival That Transforms Kyoto Every July, the quiet streets of Kyoto come alive with glowing lanterns, traditional music, and towering festival floats during Gion Matsuri — one of Japan’s most famous cultural celebrations. For an entire month, the city feels wrapped in history and summer energy, blending ancient traditions with a warm, festive atmosphere […]