Tsuki hokoTsuki hoko (Tsuki boko)

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"Tsuki" means "moon".
Tsuki hoko celebrates "Tsukuyomi no mikoto" who is a Japanese god govern moon.
Tsukuyomi no mikoto is a sibling of Amaterasu and Susanowo.
Golden crescent is decorated at the top of the hoko.
Tsuki hoko is one of the most luxurious hoko.

The top ornament of crescent moon made from 18-karat gold.



Yamahoko Jyunkou in Shinmachi-douri(street)


Tsuki hoko passes through Shinmachi-douri.

The front tapestry made in 17th Century.
Under the hoko, bamboo bars for turning

Shinmachi-douri is narrow.
The Tsuzura (cart) is following after hoko.


Yamahoko Jyunkou in the rain

Yoiyama, Photo Album

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