Hita Gion Matsuri

The "Hita Gion Matsuri", a summer traditional event with a history of about 300 years, is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The splendid and luxurious floats parade through the streets of the Kumamoto-Takeda and Mameda districts accompanied by the sounds of Gion Hayashi. At night, the festival reaches its peak with the elegant evening procession of floats adorned with lanterns. The "Hita Gion Yamaboko Group Face Show" is scheduled to take place on July 20 (Sunday) in front of JR Hita Station.

Date & Time

7/26(Sat) 09:00～21:007/27(Sun) 09:00～21:00

Note

The operation of the floats varies by town.

Venue

Mameda Town, Kumamoto-Takeda District, Hita City

Address

11-3 Motomachi, Hita City, Oita Prefecture

parking

Use nearby parking lots

Access

About 10 minutes from the "Hita" IC on the Oita Expressway

Access (Public)

About 10 minutes on foot from JR Hita Station

Contact

0973-22-2036 （Hita City Tourism Association）

URL

https://gion.oidehita.com/