[Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto] Limited plan with special viewing of Gion Festival floats released
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto Press release: July 11, 2025 [Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto] Limited plan with special viewing of Gion Festival float parade released Enjoy the 1,000-year-old history of the Gion Festival and the coolness of the sacred grounds of Higashiyama
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/142729/17/142729-17-2ff1ab6d7627b24c45637ddded3fda9a-1511×1011.jpg Image of the Yamahoko parade during the Gion Festival in Kyoto Banyan Tree Higashiyama, the flagship brand of Banyan Group, one of the world’s leading independent hospitality groups, will have its grand opening on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. “Kyoto” (Location:
Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City; General Manager: Yamada Tomoaki) has begun selling two special accommodation plans to coincide with the Gion Festival, one of Kyoto’s three major festivals. This time, we have prepared special plans that focus on the Gion Festival, one of Kyoto’s three major festivals. Enjoy Kyoto’s signature summer event while staying in the cool surroundings of Higashiyama. About Gion Festival The Gion Festival is a festival of Yasaka Shrine that began in 869 (Jogan 11) in the early Heian period as a prayer for the elimination of epidemics, and is one of Japan’s three major festivals with a history of over 1,150 years. Various religious ceremonies are held over the course of a month from July 1st to 31st, and the Yamahoko Procession of the Sakimatsuri (first festival) (July 17th) is loved by many people as the climax of the festival. Charm of Yamahoko Cruise During the Yamahoko Procession, 34 Yamahoko (23 in the front and 11 in the back) parade through the center of Kyoto. The giant Hoko, which is about 25 meters tall and weighs about 10 to 12 tons, is also known as a “moving art museum,” and each Yamahoko is decorated with valuable art and crafts from the Muromachi period to the Edo period. It is also a rare opportunity to view excellent crafts from Japan and abroad up close, such as Nishijin-ori and Yuzen-zome hanging items, and carpets brought from China and Persia. The highlight of the festival is the “Tsujimawashi”. Although the floats are attached to large wooden wheels, the direction of the vehicles is fixed, so special techniques are required to change direction at intersections. The sight of dozens of men working together to rotate the huge float is a spectacular sight, and it is the moment when the crowd erupts in loud cheers. Also, Gion bayashi music is played on top of the floats, and the sound of “konchikichin” reverberates throughout the streets of Kyoto. The Gion Festival, which is also registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO, is not just a tourist event, but a living cultural heritage that has been carefully passed down by the people of Kyoto. Our hotel has prepared two special plans so that you can enjoy this historic festival in a special way in the tranquil environment of Higashiyama. You can choose according to your preference, from watching the Yamahoko parade in a historic Kyomachiya to relaxing in a high-quality viewing seat. We are located next to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, on the hill of Higashiyama overlooking the city of Kyoto, and offer you a special experience that can only be found at our hotel, and a luxurious time to experience the traditional culture of Kyoto. 【Limited to 10 seats】Gion Festival Yamahoko Procession Premium Viewing Stay Enjoy a thousand years of tradition from a historic Kyo-machiya in a special seat We have prepared a special accommodation plan that allows you to luxuriously watch the Yamahoko Junko, the highlight of the Gion Festival, from a Kyo-machiya, a tangible cultural property designated by Kyoto City. Enjoy the magnificent and overwhelming power of the Yamahoko parade, also known as a moving art museum, and relax to your heart’s content in the historic architectural space while enjoying a Kyoto cuisine lunch box. In addition to this one-day luxury experience, Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto offers you the coolness of the bamboo forest in the tranquil Higashiyama area and a blissful time to heal your body and mind in the natural hot springs. This plan includes a special indoor viewing seating area with a limited number of 10 seats, so please take advantage of this opportunity and make your reservation early. ◆Plan overview ◇Sales period: July 8, 2025 (Tuesday) to July 14, 2025 (Monday) ◇Accommodation period: Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Thursday, July 17, 2025 ◇Price: 177,000 yen (1 room for 2 people, tax and service charges included, accommodation tax excluded) ◇Room type: Serenity~ ◇Limited: 10 seats *Sales will end once seating capacity is reached ◇Reservation site:
https://banyantreehigashiyamakyoto.com/offers/gion-festival-premium-view-stay/ ◇Specials ・Breakfast set menu every morning ・Special viewing of the Gion Festival float parade from a Kyoto townhouse, with a boxed lunch included ・Early check-in (subject to room availability) ・Shuttle service to the viewing venue (due to traffic restrictions on the day)
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/142729/17/142729-17-abfcbeda4a7b0dacc108d793c25c231c-3900×2925.jpg Guest room Serenity Twin Gion Festival Pre-Festival Sanctuary Stay Enjoy the ultimate Kyoto time while admiring the millennium festival surrounded by the silence of Higashiyama At our hotel, located in the silence of Higashiyama, where the atmosphere of the ancient capital lingers, we offer a special accommodation plan where you can enjoy Kyoto’s largest festival, the Gion Festival, in a high-quality space. After enjoying the lively festival atmosphere of Kyoto in July, escape the hustle and bustle and take a stroll through the lush and refreshing bamboo forest on the hotel grounds, and enjoy a relaxing time in the natural hot springs to soothe your body and mind. In addition, guests staying at the hotel on the day of the Yamahoko Junko will be given tickets to special outdoor viewing seats, allowing them to watch the magnificent Yamahoko Junko, which has a thousand years of history. ◆Plan overview ◇Sales period: Monday, June 23, 2025 to Wednesday, July 30, 2025 ◇Stay period: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 to Thursday, July 31, 2025 ◇Price: 20% discount off the best rate (tax and service charges included, accommodation tax excluded) ◇Reservation
site: https://banyantreehigashiyamakyoto.com/offers/gion-matsuri-festival-sanctuary-stay/ ◇Special Offers ・Breakfast set menu every morning ・20% discount off the regular price on the official hotel page ・15,000 yen hotel credit per stay ・Gion Matsuri Yamahoko Junko viewing seat ticket (limited to guests staying on July 17th) ・Early check-in/late check-out (subject to room availability) – Free round-trip transportation between Kyoto Station and the hotel (reservations must be made at least 4 days before arrival) *The fee varies depending on the timing of your reservation. For details, please check our reservation website.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/142729/17/142729-17-8bb2eb1f0725bd875bcc0955f3ed8b94-3900×2925.jpg ◎Location: 7, Seikanji Reizan-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City ◎Access: 10 minutes by taxi from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line/15 minutes by taxi from JR Kyoto Station ※There is no parking lot in the hotel. Please use the nearby parking lot. ◎Guest rooms: 52 rooms, including 8 rooms with hot springs 6 types in total: Serenity, Grand Serenity, Well-Being Sanctuary, ONSEN Retreat, Grand ONSEN Retreat, Banyan ONSEN Retreat ◎Facilities: Ryozen Japanese cuisine, BAR RYOZEN, Banyan Tree Spa, large public bath, gym ◎Homepage:
https://banyantreehigashiyamakyoto.com/ ◎Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/banyantreehigashiyamakyoto/ ◆About Banyan Group Banyan Group (“Banyan Tree Holdings Limited” or the “Group”, SGX: B58) is a purposeful, independent, global hospitality company. The Group prides itself on its pioneering spirit, design-led experiences and commitment to responsible stewardship. Its extensive portfolio includes over 80 hotels and resorts, 60 spas and galleries, and 20 branded residences in more than 20 countries. Comprised of 12 global brands, including the flagship Banyan Tree, each unique yet united by the experiential membership program “withBanyan”. The founding spirit of “caring for the environment and empowering people” is embodied through the Banyan Global Foundation and Banyan Academy. The Banyan Group is committed to remaining a leading advocate of sustainable travel, with a focus on regenerative tourism and innovative programs that enhance the guest experience. ◆About the Banyan Tree brand Banyan Tree offers sanctuaries for the senses to restore the mind, body and soul in awe-inspiring locations around the world. Rediscover the romance of travel to destinations where memorable and authentic experiences await. Banyan Tree offers authentic service and exclusive, premium retreat experiences with an all-villa concept, often with private pools. More information about this release *This email has been sent
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