Mikoshi carriers praying before start the Shinko-sai Parade. Yasaka Shrine (aka Yasaka-jinja or Gion Shrine). Kyoto. Japan

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Mikoshi carriers praying before start the Shinko-sai (Parade of mikoshi from Yasaka Shrine to the city). The Mikoshi are portable Shinto Shrines used in parades as a vehicle of a divine spirit in Japan. Gion Matsuri Festival (started in 9th century and one of the most famous festivals in Japan). Yasaka Shinto Shrine (aka Yasaka-jinja, formerly known as Gion Shrine), originally built in 656. 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: Kyoto. Kansai. Japan
Photo credit: © Miguel A. Muñoz Pellicer / Alamy / Afripics
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