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Hashi-Benkei-yama (Gion Festival)

橋弁慶山(祇園祭)

Central (Rakuchū)|烏丸

The neighborhood that keeps the Gion Festival float Hashi-Benkei-yama. Its valiant figures depict the legend in which Benkei, on Gojo Bridge, tried to seize Ushiwakamaru's sword and was bested.

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These notes come from desk research. Local traditions vary.