Amagi Gion Yamakasa Festival
甘木祇園山笠
A summer festival with a 300-year tradition. The heroic Oi Yamakasa is a must see !
The Gion Festival has a history of about 300 years, with a children's barrel mikoshi (portable shrine) on the 13th, and the “Oi Yamakasa” (A float that follows the festival) on the 15th, which is pulled with great vigor through the town.
Basic Information
| Address (Japanese) | 838-0068 福岡県朝倉市甘木842 須賀神社 |
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| Address | Suga Shrine, 842 Amagi, Asakura-shi, Fukuoka |
| Telephone Number | 0946-22-2249(須賀神社) |
| Fax Number | 0946-23-1976 |
| Event Days | Sunday, July 13 - Tuesday, July 15, 2025 * Usually held July 13-15. |
| Price | Free |
| Car Park | No parking |
| Access | 15 minutes walk from “Amagi Station” of Amagi Railway Approximately 3 minutes walk from Nishitetsu Bus "Amagi Bus Center” |
| Website | Asakura City Official Website“Amagi Gion Yamakasa Festival” (Japanese) |
*Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
- Area
- Fukuoka Area
- Category
- Festivals & Traditional Events