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The Hakata Gion Yamakasa is Hakata's signature festival and has over 780 years of history. This is a ritualistic event to pray for good health that is dedicated to Kushida Shrine, protector of Hakata, featuring towering decorative floats (these are the "yamakasa").
A number of yamakasa festivals are held around northern Kyushu, reflecting the influence of Hakata across the region. Check out the unique local take on the floats and immerse yourself in a spectacular traditional event passed down the generations.
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Fukuoka Area
Hakata Gion Yamakasa
Two weeks to stir the souls of Hakata natives! Hakata's streets will turn into a spectacular festival!
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Kitakyushu Area
Tobata Gion Oyamagasa Festival
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Chikuho Area
Nogata Summer Festival
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Kitakyushu Area
Wasshoi Hyakuman Summer Festival
“Change for the Future – Let’s Create Together a Bright Future for Our Town and Festival!”
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Kitakyushu Area
Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa (Float) Festival
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Chikuho Area
Iizuka Citizen Yamakasa Festival
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Chikuho Area
Kanada / Kozaki Yamakasa Recital
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Kitakyushu Area
Kanda Yamakasa Festival
The heroic and magnificent “Kanda Yamakasa” changes its appearance three times during the festival period.
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Chikuho Area
Fuji Hachimangu Shrine River Crossing Festival
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Chikugo Area
Yoshii Gion Festival
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Chikuho Area
Itoda Gion Yamakasa
The 9-meter-high, 2-ton Yamakasa floats are overwhelmingly powerful!
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Fukuoka Area
Maebaru Yamakasa, Summer Festival (Hibuse Jizo Festival, Wagoshi)
Everyone in the local community looks forward to this summer festival!
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Fukuoka Area
Amagi Gion Yamakasa Festival
A summer festival with a 300-year tradition. The heroic Oi Yamakasa is a must see !
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Chikuho Area
Iizuka Children's Yamakasa
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Fukuoka Area
Tsuyazaki Gion Yamakasa
The magnificent floats of the three "nagare", accompanied by the fervent shouts of men in loincloths, race through the town of Tsuyazaki.
