\nThe latest bilingual guide to the floats, their locations, and themes.<\/p>\n
From Jul 10, the festival\u2019s dynamic carrying-float rituals begin, as teams of men race through the streets carrying kakiyama weighing around one ton. Highlights include Nagaregaki, the opening run within each district; Tanagaregaki, when teams visit other districts; Oiyama-narashi, a full-scale rehearsal for the finale; and Shudan Yamakasa-mise, a procession through central Fukuoka. As the floats approach, children known as sakibashiri run ahead to clear the route, while spectators throw buckets of water (kiyoi-mizu) to cool the runners\u2014a defining spectacle of Yamakasa.<\/p>\n
The festival reaches its climax at 4:59 on Jul 15 with Oiyama. Starting from Kushida Shrine at five-minute intervals, each team races the approximately 5.5 km course to the finish point, known as the mawaridome, completing it in around 20\u201330 minutes. As the final team crosses the finish line, Hakata welcomes the arrival of midsummer.<\/p>\n
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- Jul. 1, 2026 (Wed) ~ Jul. 15, 2026 (Wed)<\/li>\n
- Kushida Shrine, various places in Fukuoka City (Fukuoka Now Hakata Gion Yamakasa Map 2026<\/a>)<\/li>\n
- Hakata Gion Yamakasa Guide 2026<\/a><\/li>\n
- Hakata Gion Yamakasa Kazariyama Guide 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Yamakasa Schedule 2026<\/h4>\n
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- 7\/1 (Wed): <\/span>Kazariyama open to the public & Goshinire (morning), Oshioitori (Fetching the Sea Salt, in Hakozaki-hama beach, evening)<\/span><\/li>\n
- 7\/9 (Thu) Evening: Oshioitori <\/span>(Ishido Bridge ~ Hakozaki-hama beach)<\/span><\/li>\n
- 7\/10 (Fri) 16:00~18:00: Nagaregaki<\/span><\/li>\n
- 7\/11 (Sat) 5:00~6:00: Asayama; 16:00~17:30: other Nagaregaki<\/span><\/li>\n
- 7\/12 (Sun) 15:59~: Oiyamanarashi <\/span>(Kushida Shrine ~ Naraya-machi)<\/span><\/li>\n
- 7\/13 (Mon) 15:30~: Shudanyamamise <\/span>(Gofuku-machi intersection ~ Fukuoka City Hall)<\/span><\/li>\n
- 7\/14 (Tue) approx. 16:00~17:00: Nagaregaki<\/span><\/li>\n
- 7\/15 (Wed) 4:59~: Oiyama <\/span>(Kushida Shrine ~ Susaki-machi)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Special Train Service for Oiyama Viewing<\/h4>\n
The finale of the Hakata Gion Yamakasa, the \u201cOiyama\u201d starts at 4:59 AM from Kushida Shrine. Major transportation services will operate special trains to accommodate viewers.<\/p>\n
JR Kyushu<\/strong>\uff08PDF Schedule for Special Trains<\/a>\uff09
\nSpecial Limited Express Train \u201cKirameki 91\u201d
\n\u2022 From Mojiko Sta. to Hakata Sta.: 3:01 AM departure \u2192 4:07 AM arrival<\/p>\nSpecial Local Train \u201cHakata Yamakasa\u201d
\n\u2022 From Mojiko: 2:20 AM departure \u2192 3:56 AM arrival at Hakata
\n\u2022 From Nogata: 3:10 AM departure \u2192 4:11 AM arrival at Hakata
\n\u2022 From Kurume: 3:24 AM departure \u2192 4:15 AM arrival at Hakata
\n\u2022 From Chikuzen Maebaru: 3:53 AM departure \u2192 4:35 AM arrival at Hakata<\/p>\nFukuoka City Subway<\/strong> (PDF Schedule: Airport Line \/ Hakozaki Line<\/a> \/ Nanakuma Line<\/a>)
\n\u2022 Operates every 10-20 minutes from 3 AM to 5 AM<\/p>\nKyushu Live – Hakata Gion Yamakasa Live 2024<\/h4>\n
#1. Day 1- The Decorative Floats Unveiled! \/ \u98fe\u308a\u5c71\u7b20<\/strong> (July 1, 2024)<\/p>\n
- 7\/9 (Thu) Evening: Oshioitori <\/span>(Ishido Bridge ~ Hakozaki-hama beach)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Hakata Gion Yamakasa Guide 2026<\/a><\/li>\n