Hamazaki Gion Festival

A traditional event that began in the mid-Edo period (year 1753) to pray for the cessation of epidemics and bountiful harvests. It is a magnificent festival where about 150 men in traditional attire pull three decorative Yamakasa, each 15 meters tall. The unique accompaniment featuring flutes, drums, and shamisen, as well as the O-magiri at the end of the festival where the giant Yamakasa is spun multiple times, are must-see attractions. Designated as an important intangible folk cultural asset of the city.

Date & Time

7/26(Sat) 15:00～22:307/27(Sun) 15:00～22:30

Note

Day 1 15:00 Hiki-dashi 20:00–22:00 O-magiri Day 2 21:35–22:30

Venue

Around Suwa Shrine

Address

1181 Hamazaki, Hamadama-cho, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture

parking

There are several places including Hamazaki Coast Parking Lot

Access (Public)

About a 5-minute walk from JR Chikuhi Line 'Hamazaki' Station

Contact

0955-53-7105 （Hamadama Civic Center Industrial Division）

URL

http://www.hamasaki-gionsai.sakura.ne.jp/