"Gion Matsuri’s Hidden Gem: The Elegant July 24th Parade (Ato Matsuri)"
The Gion Matsuri parade on July 24th (Ato Matsuri) is a smaller, elegant follow-up to the main July 17th procession, revived in 2014 after a 121-year break. It features 10 beautifully decorated floats, including unique ones like the ship-shaped Ofune-hoko, along with traditional music and Heian-era costumes.















