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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)