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While it is likely that the Muromachi period saw the largest number of floats paraded, there has never been a set number.
Fire constantly devastated the city and the floats were regularly turned to ash. As merchant wealth blossomed and faded, so too did the number of floats.
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Two types of floats, collectively known as 'yamaboko' (山鉾), take part in the Gion Matsuri's (祇園祭) Yamaboko Junkō (山鉾巡行).
The larger are called 'hoko' (鉾) and can hold musicians in their upper floor.
The (generally) smaller floats are known as 'yama' (山). -
🥁THE FLOATS OF THE GION MATSURI🙌
July, consumed as it is with the Gion Matsuri, always passes in the blink of an eye, so I thought I'd compile a list of the 34 individual floats ('yamaboko' 山鉾) that you'll be able to see at this month's festival.
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The highlight of the festival for many are the 'yamaboko' floats (山鉾) and their elaborate decorations.
The 34 floats incorporate a huge variety of decorative elements: ceiling paintings, roof carvings, metalwork, dolls, and precious textiles from as far away as Persia and Belgium.