Giant Lantern and Big Doll

Every year on July 21st, the 'Giant Lantern Parade' takes place, where a large lantern is paraded through the district and then displayed in the precincts of Yasaka Shrine. Additionally, the 'Big Doll Festival' (Ooninngyou Matsuri) is held on the 24th and 25th, praying for good health and safety. The giant lantern, which boasts a height of 2.5m and a diameter of 1m, depicts people, landscapes, birds, and flowers, and the big doll, affectionately known as 'Uuunin Gyou-san', both represent remarkable cultural properties that are unparalleled.

Date & Time

7/21(Mon) 7/24(Thu) 7/25(Fri)

Note

On July 21st every year, a lantern offering ritual called 'Chochin Zoro' is held, and on the 24th and 25th, the 'Big Doll' ritual takes place.

Venue

Yasaka Shrine

Address

155 Kamijo, Setaka-cho, Miyama City, Fukuoka Prefecture

parking

Due to expected congestion, please use public transportation

Access (Public)

About a 20-minute walk from Setaka Station

Contact

0944-64-4426 （Kamijo Yasaka Shrine Office）

URL

https://www.miyama-kk.com/detail.php?c=11