Yoshii Gion Festival

吉井祇園祭

Susanoo Shrine is usually known as “Gion-sama”. Since a big fire in 1763, the shrine has enshrined “Goshintai”, an object of worship believed to contain the spirit of a deity, which are once located in various places in the town. Since Susanoo Shrine is at “Ki-mon”, unlucky direction, of the town, it is said that it has protected the town. In July, 10-meter-high Yamakasa floats are displayed at three spots of the town, and many people enjoy summer night with the music of Gion-bayashi.

Address (Japanese)	839-1321　福岡県うきは市吉井町1430-3　高橋神社
Address	1430-3, Yoshii-cho, Ukiha-shi, Fukuoka　Takahashi Shrine
Telephone Number	0943-76-3980（観光会館土蔵（くら））
Event Days	Monday, July 21 and Tuesday, July 22, 2025 *July 21 and 22 every year
Car Park	Available
Access	Approximately 6 minutes walk from Chikugo Yoshii Station on the JR Kudai Main Line
Website	Ukiha Tourism Website (Japanese)