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Hakata Gion Yamakasa

START: Jul 1, 2015 END: Jul 15, 2015

Fukuoka’s most beloved festival, Yamakasa. From 7/1 you can see the decorative floats at 14 locations including Kushida Shrine and the neighborhoods of Hakata. The climax begins at 4:59am on 7/15 when thousands of loincloth-clad men race through the streets carrying heavy floats with shouts of “Oisa-oisa!”

Read Fukuoka Now’s full guide to Yamakasa, complete with suggestions for viewing spots and transportation information.

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• 7/1 (Wed.) ~ 7/15 (Wed.)
• Free
• Kushida Shrine, various places in Fukuoka City (mainly Hakata area)
• 1-41 Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku
• 092-291-2951
http://www.hakatayamakasa.com/

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Published: Jun 24, 2015 / Last Updated: Apr 1, 2016

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