Hear the Pulse of Gion Matsuri in the Hotel Lobby | Kyoto Gion Matsuri: Gion Bayashi of Kita Kannon Yama Publicly Displayed in the Lobby

Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Ryo Sugiyama) will host a special event for two days only, July 11 (Sat.) and 12 (Sun.), at the "Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei" (Location: 361 Rokkaku-cho, Rokkaku-sagaru, Shinmachi-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City), which it operates. The event will allow guests to experience "O-bayashi (Gion Bayashi)," the music of Kyoto's Gion Festival, one of Japan's three major festivals, in the atmospheric first-floor lobby.

At this event, you can witness the Gion Bayashi performed by the Kita Kannon Yama Preservation Society up close. Please enjoy the unique atmosphere of a Kyoto summer in a cool, refreshing space while listening to the sounds of intangible cultural property passed down through generations by local people.

Event Highlights

・ Experience the traditional performing art of the Gion Festival, "Gion Bayashi," up close.

・ Authentic performance by the Kita Kannon Yama Preservation Society.

・ A refreshing viewing experience in the lobby space.

Event Overview

Date: July 11 (Sat.) and 12 (Sun.), 2026

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (scheduled)

*Performances will consist of 20-minute sets followed by 10-minute breaks, repeated.

Location: Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei, 1st Floor Lobby

Content: Gion Bayashi performance by the Gion Festival Kita Kannon Yama Preservation Society.

*To all visitors: Participation is free for everyone. The performance will be in a practice format, with repeated performances and breaks. Please note that entry may be restricted during periods of high congestion.

*Image is for illustrative purposes.

About Kita Kannon Yama

Kita Kannon Yama is a hikiyama (float) that appears in the Gion Matsuri's Ato Matsuri (later festival) and is also known as "Kami Kannon Yama." The sacred object enshrined is a statue of Willow Kannon, believed to heal illness, and a statue of the swift guardian deity Idaten, which is revered as a symbol of warding off evil. The float is known for its magnificent kensou (decorations), boasting elaborate carpets, embroidery, and carvings.

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei Overview

7 minutes' walk from Shijo Karasuma, the heart of Kyoto.

Pass through the noren curtain on the atmospheric "Shinmachi-dori" street to find a lobby and guest rooms themed around "Tradition," "Inheritance," and "Regeneration," as well as a large public bath with artificial carbonated spring water. Breakfast is a Japanese-Western buffet featuring healthy obanzai (Kyoto-style home cooking).

During the Gion Festival (Ato Matsuri), the "Kita Kannon Yama" float is located directly in front of the hotel.

・ Location: 361 Rokkaku-cho, Rokkaku-sagaru, Shinmachi-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, 604-8212

・ Number of Rooms: 127

・ Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 12:00 PM

・ Reference Rate: From 16,000 yen for a room for 2 people, room only.

・ Official Website: https://www.gardenhotels.co.jp/kyoto-shinmachi/

・ Official Account: Instagram (@mitsuigardenhotels)

Hotels Developed by Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management

At Mitsui Garden Hotels, with the desire to "provide a stay experience rich in garden-like abundance and comfort," we have established the brand tagline "Stay in the Garden" and operate 34 facilities both domestically and internationally. We cherish the regional characteristics of each location across the country, offering unique designs and "breakfasts that make you look forward to them." They can be enjoyed not only for business use but also for various situations such as leisure, retreats, refresh stays, and long-term stays.

In addition, we operate 3 "The Celestine Hotels," which are positioned as "destination hotels where the stay itself becomes the purpose," and 3 next-generation lifestyle hotels called "sequence," where guests can enjoy "free time and ways to spend it" in their own style. Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management develops a diverse range of brands to meet various needs, based on the philosophy and concept of "hotels that leave lasting memories" and "hotels that satisfy the five senses of sensitive customers."