This event took place on Jul 1–15, 2026. The information below is kept for reference.

Jul 1–15, 2026

Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan

festival, matsuri, summer, fukuoka, floats, UNESCO

Hakata Gion Yamakasa 2026

Name: Hakata Gion Yamakasa 2026
Start: 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-07-15T23:59:00.000Z
Location: Fukuoka

The Hakata Gion Yamakasa is Fukuoka's most famous festival, dating back over 700 years. From July 1-15, elaborately decorated floats (kazariyamakasa) are displayed throughout the city. The main event is the early morning race (Oiyama) on July 15, where teams of men in traditional loincloths race 1-ton floats through the streets.

The atmosphere is intense and thrilling, with crowds lining the route to cheer on the teams. The festival is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage event.

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