{"id":147130,"date":"2021-07-01T11:46:22","date_gmt":"2021-07-01T02:46:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?p=147130&lang=en"},"modified":"2022-06-29T17:31:09","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T08:31:09","slug":"yamakasa-kazariyama-guide2021","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/guides\/yamakasa-kazariyama-guide2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Hakata Gion Yamakasa Kazariyama Guide 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hakata Gion Yamakasa is a traditional festival in Fukuoka with a history of more than 770 years, held from July 1 to 15 every year, and the most popular early summer event. This year (2021), many of the festival\u2019s events will be postponed due to the pandemic; however, the display of the decorative floats (kazariyama<\/em>) will take place.<\/p>\n

In the past, Yamakasa floats were paraded around the city, competing with each other in terms of gorgeousness. Every year, skilled artisans make them by choosing a theme for the front, and the back, based on historical figures or subjects considered good luck. This year, 12 decorative Yamakasa floats, excluding those of the Nakasu and Chiyo floats, will be displayed around the city.<\/p>\n

The design of each kazariyama<\/em> changes each year, designed and made by master Hakata doll makers. Although the floats will be demolished after the festival, you can still see some kazariyama<\/em> all-year-round at Kyushu National Museum, Kawabata Zenzai Square, Kushida Shrine and Fukuoka Airport International Terminal.<\/p>\n

Fukuoka Topic – Okushida-san: The Shrine of Hakata\u2019s Guardian Deity<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n