Tobata Gion Oyakasa Festival

UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, Nationally Designated Important Intangible Cultural Asset "Tobata Gion Oyakasa Festival". During the day, it showcases the Nishikigasa, said to be the original form of the Yamakasa, adorned with embroideries of golden threads and elegant splendor. At night, the decorations are removed, transforming into a pyramid of light decorated with 309 lanterns across 12 tiers. Major events include the "Tobata Gion Bayashi Research Performance Event (Wel Tobata)", "Tobata Gion Oyakasa Festival", and "Tobata Gion Oyakasa Performance Event (around Tobata City Hall and Asao Park No. 1)". ■ Notes Gion※ Correctly, it should be "氏" over "しめすへん"

Date & Time

7/25(Fri) 7/26(Sat) 7/27(Sun)

Note

"Performance Event" Schedule: Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 18:30 to 21:00, Location: Around Tobata City Hall

Venue

The entire Tobata Ward, Kitakyushu City

Address

Tobata Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture (The performance event is held around Chimbo and Asao in Tobata Ward)

Free

Admission ticket for the performance event (July 26): 5500 yen (reserved seat)・4500 yen (general seat) available for sale. For details, refer to the HP.

Access (Public)

Approximately 10 minutes on foot from JR Tobata Station

Contact

093-871-2316 （Tobata Gion Oyakasa Promotion Association Office (within the Tobata City Hall General Affairs Planning Division)）

URL

https://www.city.kitakyushu.lg.jp/tobata/file_0094.html