Japanese paper lanterns on the stage of Yasaka Shinto Shrine during the Gion Matsuri Festival. Kyoto. Kansai Region. Japan

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Japanese paper lanterns on the stage of Yasaka Shinto Shrine (aka Yasaka-jinja, formerly known as Gion Shrine, originally built in 656), during the Gion Matsuri Festival (one of the most famous festivals in Japan). Gion District (most well-known geisha district in all Japan). Kyoto. Kansai Region (aka Kinki region). Japan

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Size: 5200px × 3453px
Location: Gion District. Kyoto. Japan
Photo credit: © M. A. Muñoz Pellicer / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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