A vibrant and lively scene of the Gion Matsuri festival in Kyoto, Japan. The illustration captures a bustling crowd of people in colourful yukatas and traditional attire, gathering along the city’s ancient streets lined with wooden machiya houses. Adorned with intricate decorations and glowing lanterns, symbolizing the rich cultural heritage of the festival. The background features the wooden Kiyomizu-Dera temple under a sky painted with the soft hues of twilight. The atmosphere is filled with joy, music, and the faint aroma of street food, encapsulating the spirit of one of Japan’s most famous festivals.
KEYWORDS: gion matsuri, kyoto, japan, festival, crowds, kimonos, hoko float, lanterns, wooden buildings, yasaka shrine, traditional music, celebration
