noun
Gion Festival
A major festival in Kyoto held throughout July, with the grand procession of floats (Yamaboko Junko) on the 17th. Also known as 祇園祭 (ぎおんまつり).
See also: 祇園祭
祇園会は京都の夏の風物詩です。
The Gion Festival is a quintessential summer event in Kyoto.
From 祇園 (Gion, a district in Kyoto) + 会 (gathering, festival). The festival originates from the Gion Matsuri, which began in the 9th century.