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Kyoto's Gion Matsuri (Japan) - Facts for Kids

A serene Japanese festival illustration featuring a decorated float with a golden bird statue, traditional lanterns, and a pagoda under a soft evening sky in a quaint village street.

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Facts About Kyoto's Gion Matsuri (Japan) For Kids

History & Origins

Gion Matsuri started over 1,100 years ago in 869 CE when people held a special ceremony to stop a terrible disease that was spreading through Kyoto.

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