Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival

博多祇園山笠

People carry showy Yamakasa floats decorated with dolls and parade through town.

This is a festival held by the Kushida Shrine. Men run around carrying the massive Yamakasa floats, which are said to be the vehicles of the gods. The festival is held yearly in July, and this is the busiest time of the year for Hakata.

EVENT/OPEN PERIOD	Jul. 1-15
HOURS	Oiyama from 4:59am (15th), time varies for other events
ADDRESS	1-41 Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi (Kushida Shrine), and other areas in Fukuoka-shi
ACCESS	Near Canal City-mae bus stop (Kushida Shrine). 5 min. ride on Nishitetsu Bus bound for Canal City-mae from JR Hakata Station.
TEL	092-291-2951
OTHER CONTACT INFO	Kushida Shrine