Hakata Gion Yamakasa博多祇園山笠
The Hakata Gion Yamakasa is an annual festival held in Fukuoka with a history spanning over 700 years, takes place from July 1st to 15th in the Hakata district. During the festival, teams of men called "kasaboko" carry large floats called "yamakasa" through the streets of Hakata. These floats, often reaching heights of up to 10 meters, are decorated with intricate carvings and colorful paintings, and are often accompanied by traditional music and dance performances.
In addition to watching the yamakasa parades, festival goers can also participate in a variety of other activities, such as food and craft markets, traditional games and sports, and cultural workshops. The festival culminates in a grand finale event, where the kasaboko teams compete to see who can complete the course the fastest while carrying their yamakasa.
Highlights
Yamakasa Parades
Food & Craft Markets
Traditional Games & Sports
Venue
- Kushida Shrine ⎯ 櫛田神社
Address
1-41, Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
Getting There
- 8 minutes walk from Gion Station (祇園駅)
- 8 minutes walk from Nakasu-kawabata Station (中洲川端駅)
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