Kyoto Giion sairei 京都祇園祭礼 / Shokoku Meisho Hyakkei 諸国名所百景
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- British Museum
Description
The Gion Festival in Kyoto — the Gion Matsuri, held each July since the ninth century — is depicted here in a print from the "One Hundred Famous Views of the Provinces." The procession of massive decorated floats (yamaboko) through the streets of central Kyoto was the most spectacular annual event in western Japan, drawing visitors from across the country. Hiroshige's print captures the pageantry of the float procession moving through the city.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kyoto Giion sairei 京都祇園祭礼 / Shokoku Meisho Hyakkei 諸国名所百景 was created by Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川広重).
Yes — Kyoto Giion sairei 京都祇園祭礼 / Shokoku Meisho Hyakkei 諸国名所百景 is part of the Famous Places in the Various Provinces (Shokoku meisho) series by Utagawa Hiroshige.
Kyoto Giion sairei 京都祇園祭礼 / Shokoku Meisho Hyakkei 諸国名所百景 depicts urban scenes, temples & shrines, and travel scenes, set at Kyoto.