[Otaru Departure] Travel on a Round-Trip New Ship! Shin Nihonkai Ferry's 'Kyoto Summer Tradition: Gion Festival Yamahoko Parade Viewing 4-Day' Group Tour is Now on Sale!
Venus Travel has launched a 4-day group tour departing from Otaru via Shin Nihonkai Ferry's newly built ship to view the Gion Festival Yamahoko Parade in Kyoto, with departures on July 15 and 22, 2026.
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Konkonchikichin, konchikichin. Along with the Gion festival music, Kyoto in July is entirely dedicated to the Gion Festival. The highlights of the festival are the Yasaka Shrine's portable shrine procession and the parade of 34 Yamahoko floats on July 17 and July 24. Why not freely view and enjoy the 'Kyoto Gion Festival Yamahoko Event,' which is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage? This year, the boat trip becomes even more enjoyable by using a newly built ferry for a round trip.
By all means, let's enjoy the Japanese summer with this opportunity!
♦ Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Please choose your preferred cabin, from casual shared Tourist A rooms to fully private State S rooms (with shower and toilet).
Cabin/Tourist A (example) Cabin/Tourist S (example) Cabin/State S (example)
On board, you can spend an enjoyable time at the restaurant, large public bath, and more.
Please enjoy the sea voyage while looking out at the vast ocean spreading before your eyes.
*All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
Onboard/Forward Salon Onboard/Large Bath (Open-air bath) Onboard/Restaurant (Charges apply)
♦ Gion Festival
©JAPAN IMAGES
With a history of over a thousand years, this festival of Yasaka Shrine features various rituals taking place over a month, from July 1 (Kippu-iri) to July 31 (Eki Shrine Nagoshi Festival). Above all, the highlights of the festival are the Yasaka Shrine's portable shrine procession and the parade of 34 Yamahoko floats held during the early festival on July 17 and the late festival on July 24, which have become a hallmark of summer.
♦ Enjoy Dining and Hot Springs in Maizuru
After viewing the Gion Festival, please enjoy Maizuru's high-quality natural hot springs and a meal making the most of seasonal ingredients.
Takao Onsen Hikari no Yu Seafood Shabu Box
♦ About the Travel Product
Product Name:
Kyoto Summer Tradition: Gion Festival Yamahoko Parade Viewing 4 Days
Departure Dates: Wednesday, July 15, and Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Travel Cost Per Person
(Same rate for adults and children / Tax included)
* Round-trip Cabin / Tourist A: 51,800 yen
* Round-trip Cabin / Tourist S: 67,800 yen
* Round-trip Cabin / State S: 79,800 yen
Note: State S requires a minimum of 2 persons to book.
■ Additional charge for single occupancy in a hotel room: +3,000 yen
Meals: 1 Dinner
Itinerary
Each estimated time is the planned stay duration. It may vary due to road conditions and other circumstances.
What is included in the travel cost:
Round-trip boarding fare for Shin Nihonkai Ferry, Hotel accommodation fee (1 night), Meal fee (1 dinner), Bus fare (Days 2 & 3), Kyoto Municipal Subway (One-way), Takao Onsen Hikari no Yu bathing fee, Consumption tax and other taxes.
Tour Conductor/Escort
Applications are accepted up to 14 days prior to departure.
Minimum number of participants: 20 people.
All images are for illustrative purposes only.
For details, please check the Venus Travel website.
Website Address: https://www.venus-t.jp/
By all means, let's enjoy the Japanese summer with this opportunity!
♦ Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Please choose your preferred cabin, from casual shared Tourist A rooms to fully private State S rooms (with shower and toilet).
Cabin/Tourist A (example) Cabin/Tourist S (example) Cabin/State S (example)
On board, you can spend an enjoyable time at the restaurant, large public bath, and more.
Please enjoy the sea voyage while looking out at the vast ocean spreading before your eyes.
*All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
Onboard/Forward Salon Onboard/Large Bath (Open-air bath) Onboard/Restaurant (Charges apply)
♦ Gion Festival
©JAPAN IMAGES
With a history of over a thousand years, this festival of Yasaka Shrine features various rituals taking place over a month, from July 1 (Kippu-iri) to July 31 (Eki Shrine Nagoshi Festival). Above all, the highlights of the festival are the Yasaka Shrine's portable shrine procession and the parade of 34 Yamahoko floats held during the early festival on July 17 and the late festival on July 24, which have become a hallmark of summer.
♦ Enjoy Dining and Hot Springs in Maizuru
After viewing the Gion Festival, please enjoy Maizuru's high-quality natural hot springs and a meal making the most of seasonal ingredients.
Takao Onsen Hikari no Yu Seafood Shabu Box
♦ About the Travel Product
Product Name:
Kyoto Summer Tradition: Gion Festival Yamahoko Parade Viewing 4 Days
Departure Dates: Wednesday, July 15, and Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Travel Cost Per Person
(Same rate for adults and children / Tax included)
* Round-trip Cabin / Tourist A: 51,800 yen
* Round-trip Cabin / Tourist S: 67,800 yen
* Round-trip Cabin / State S: 79,800 yen
Note: State S requires a minimum of 2 persons to book.
■ Additional charge for single occupancy in a hotel room: +3,000 yen
Meals: 1 Dinner
Itinerary
Each estimated time is the planned stay duration. It may vary due to road conditions and other circumstances.
What is included in the travel cost:
Round-trip boarding fare for Shin Nihonkai Ferry, Hotel accommodation fee (1 night), Meal fee (1 dinner), Bus fare (Days 2 & 3), Kyoto Municipal Subway (One-way), Takao Onsen Hikari no Yu bathing fee, Consumption tax and other taxes.
Tour Conductor/Escort
Applications are accepted up to 14 days prior to departure.
Minimum number of participants: 20 people.
All images are for illustrative purposes only.
For details, please check the Venus Travel website.
Website Address: https://www.venus-t.jp/