Experience the iconic Yamaboko Float Procession of the Gion Matsuri on July 17, 2025, From a Reserved Seat! Marvel at colorful floats, traditional music, and mesmerizing performances. Reserve your seat now to be part of this iconic cultural event before tickets sell out! （Paper tickets, not digit）

Experience the magic of Kyoto’s Gion Festival—one of Japan’s most iconic cultural events with over 1,000 years of history. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere with colorful floats, traditional music, and captivating performances.

Reserve your seat now to witness the Saki Matsuri (Pre-Festival) Parade on Thursday, July 17, from the comfort of a paid viewing area. This ticket ensures a safe and enjoyable view of the festivities.

Important: This is a physical paper ticket (not digital) and will be delivered to your hotel in Japan prior to the event.

*Seat selection is not available.

Ticket delivery

When booking, please provide your accommodation details for delivery.

Required info:

Hotel name
Hotel address
Check-in date and number of nights
Name used for the hotel reservation
Hotel reservation number（Tickets will be shipped based on this information）

How to use

Please present your paper ticket to the attendant at the entrance gate.
Once you enter the venue, please be seated in the seat indicated on your ticket.

What's included

Paper tickets
Pamphlet

What is not included

Transportation to the venue
Other personal expenses

Cancellation Policy

All sales finalTravelers will not receive any refund regardless of cancellation status.

Confirmation before booking

Ticket Delivery ScheduleThe viewing tickets are scheduled to be shipped in early July. They cannot be sent before that.

Please make sure that your shipping address in July is confirmed before purchasing the tickets.

Receiving the TicketsBefore purchasing, please confirm with your accommodation or recipient whether they can receive "Simplified Registered Mail" (Kan'i Kakitome).Tickets cannot be delivered to unmanned accommodations (such as some vacation rentals) or locations like schools where registered mail cannot be received. If your delivery location does not accept registered mail, please refrain from purchasing.
Tickets may be handed over at a designated location in Kyoto on the day of the event, depending on circumstances.
Yamaboko Junko（Parade） will be held rain or shine. No refunds will be made unless the Yamaboko Junko is not performed.Ticketing and delivery fees related to payment are not refundable.
We will send your ticket to the hotel where you are staying. Please present your ticket at the local entrance gate.
Paper tickets, not electronic tickets, mail to the hotel. Please let us know your hotel and check-in dates when you make your reservation.
will not be held responsible for any damage after receiving a report of completed delivery to the hotel where you are staying. Please be careful not to lose them.
Seat numbers are listed on the ticket. Please present your ticket to the receptionist near your seat and sit in the chair marked with your seat number.

Notes for the day

We expect extreme heat, so please take care to stay hydrated and in good physical condition. Even if you are not thirsty, please drink water frequently. Please take precautions against the heat, such as bringing a hat. (Parasols are not permitted as they block visibility.)
We recommend that you bring a raincoat in case of rain. (Rain umbrellas are not permitted as they block visibility.)Please be aware that the restroom facilities at ⚠︎ are inadequate.
The use of tripods is prohibited in the bleacher area. Photography and videography are not permitted in the bleachers area.
Persons who behave in a manner that disturbs other patrons inside or outside the venue and who do not follow the instructions of the staff will be forcibly asked to leave the venue. Tickets will not be refunded in such cases.
The event may be subject to change or cancellation due to the effects of new coronavirus infections, etc.
Please act in accordance with the policies of the national and local governments regarding infection control measures.
The organizers will not be liable for any damage caused inside the bleachers.