Gion Matsuri
祇園祭
seasonal📅 July (main events July 17 and 24)
Cultural Context
One of Japan’s most famous festivals, with massive street markets (yatai) where seasonal snacks dominate. Kyoto specialties and summer cooling foods feature heavily during parade days.
Signature Dishes
Yakitori
Takoyaki
Yakisoba
Kakigōri
かき氷
Yatsuhashi
八ツ橋
Regions
KyotoJapan
Cuisines
Japanese (Kyoto)