Gion Festival yoiyoiyama (Kyoto Japan)
Shijokasa-hoko
This hoko float made a remarkable comeback to the parade in 1987 after 117 years of absence.This hoko maintains the original shape of the umbrella-type hoko of the Ohnin era (1467-1469), with a flowery umbrella consisting of a huge arabesque-designed umbrella with a colorfully dyed silk canopy. The procession of rod bearers wearing the Shaguma Oni brown bear devil mask, dancers, and musicians is rather simple, but pleasant.
Photo Jul.15.2011
Cross-eyed viewing
Parallel Viewing