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[title]July is one of the best months to experience Kyoto, as the ancient city plays host to some of Japan's most iconic summer festivals. Chief among them is the legendary Gion Matsuri, a millennium-old tradition featuring two awe-inspiring Yamaboko float processions as well as the lively Yoiyama street celebrations.
Beyond these grand parades, you can also look forward to an atmospheric lantern festival at Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine, a ukiyo-e woodblock print exhibition with an immersive digital art installation, and many other events proving that Kyoto has so much more to offer than just its Unesco World Heritage temples. So scroll down for the top events and festivals happening this July 2026 and plan your exciting summer in Kyoto.
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