A huge typhoon is on its way and threatening to spoil this year’s Gion Matsuri festivities. The organizers will decide whether or not to hold the Yamaboko Junko parade on the morning of the 17th by 5.30 am. They will take phone inquiries from 6 am that morning (usually from 8.30).
You can check these sites for updates: https://www.kyokanko.or.jp/
http://kanko.city.kyoto.lg.jp/
https://www.facebook.com/kyokanko
https://twitter.com/kyo_kanko
Thanks to Mewby for passing on this info.
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