Usuki Gion Festival
One of the three major Gion festivals in the prefecture with nearly 400 years of history
Around Tsuki, Yasaka Shrine - Otabisho (Umizoe)
7/11(Fri)
7/13(Sun)
7/14(Mon)
7/15(Tue)
7/16(Wed)
7/17(Thu)
7/18(Fri)
7/19(Sat)
On the days of the procession (Owatari) and return (Okaeri), a parade consisting of about 1,000 people centered around the portable shrines and floats marches from Yasaka Shrine to Otabisho (Umizoe). This year's float duty is shared by 'Tamachi' and 'Honmachi'. The spirited young men ride the floats as they rush by. It is designated as an intangible folk cultural asset by the prefecture.
Map & Location
Around Tsuki, Yasaka Shrine - Otabisho (Umizoe)
About 10 minutes on foot from JR Usuki Station, or about 5 minutes by bus
Details about Usuki Gion Festival
- Date & Time
- 7/11(Fri) 7/13(Sun) 7/14(Mon) 7/15(Tue) 7/16(Wed) 7/17(Thu) 7/18(Fri) 7/19(Sat)
- Note
- Hiki-dashi / July 11, 18:00 - 22:00, Owatari / July 13, 12:25 - 15:30, Okaeri / July 19, 14:30 - 17:00, Hiki-komi / July 19, 18:00 - 22:00
- Venue
- Around Tsuki, Yasaka Shrine - Otabisho (Umizoe)
- Address
- 1 Usuki, Usuki City, Oita Prefecture
- Access (Public)
- About 10 minutes on foot from JR Usuki Station, or about 5 minutes by bus
- Contact
- 0972-83-6111 （Usuki Gion Festival Executive Committee Office (inside Usuki Chamber of Commerce)）
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