Nankan Summer Festival Gion-san

A magnificent festival held in midsummer, featuring rituals dedicated to the spirit of Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto. The main attraction of this festival is a 3-meter tall, fierce-looking giant snake float, accompanied by unique festival sounds of gongs and drums. During the day, children pull the float, and at night, young people take over, parading through the old Seki-machi shopping district in Nankan. At night, sparks are scattered from the mouth of the giant snake, enhancing the festive atmosphere.

Map & Location

Details about Nankan Summer Festival Gion-san

Date & Time

8/2(Sat)

Note

Ceremony (Shinji): 8 AM - (Hachiken Shrine), Giant Snake Float Parade: 9 AM - / 6:15 PM - , Mini Giant Snake Float Parade: 9 AM - , Beer Garden (Nankan Town Disaster Prevention Plaza): 4 PM - , Marche (Nankan Town Disaster Prevention Plaza): 5 PM - , Stage (Nankan Town Disaster Prevention Plaza): 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM, Fireworks Festival: 8 PM -

Venue

Hachiken Shrine, Nankan Town Seki-machi Shopping District area

Address

Seki-machi, Nankan Town, Tamana District, Kumamoto Prefecture

parking

Free parking

Access

Approximately 5 minutes from Nankan IC on the Kyushu Expressway

Access (Public)

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Contact

0968-53-0120 （Executive Committee Secretariat (Nankan Chamber of Commerce)）

URL

https://www.town.nankan.lg.jp/