Where to Stay During Kyoto’s Gion Festival 2026: Your Complete Guide
The Gion Festival (祇園祭) runs the entire month of July, and where you sleep could be the difference between watching the parade from a rooftop and scrambling through the crowd at 6 AM. Here’s everything you need to know about finding the perfect base for Japan’s greatest festival, with accommodation options that put you right in the heart of the action.