Yamaboko are the grand floats of Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri, split into elegant yama and towering hoko, pulled through the city streets in July. Adorned with tapestries, sculptures, and symbolic designs, these floats transform into “moving museums” as they wind their way through Kyoto’s historic lanes.
Yamaboko Floats – The Parade Masters of Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri
Yamaboko are the grand floats of Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri, split into elegant yama and towering hoko, pulled through the city streets in July. Adorned with tapestries, sculptures, and symbolic designs, these floats transform into “moving museums” as they wind their way through Kyoto’s historic lanes. Visit : https://www.gionfestival.org/yamaboko-floats/
