Hakata Yamakasa Gion Festival in Fukuoka: A Must-Visit in July for Summer Health Blessings

A Must-Visit Spot in Fukuoka! If you have the time, please visit during the July festival. Arriving in Fukuoka at the beginning of July, you will encounter the eve of the Hakata Yamakasa Gion Festival. Just a few turns on the streets will lead you to see the towering, multi-story 'Kazariyamakasa' handcrafted by masters, displayed on the roadside or in shopping streets. The Hakata Yamakasa Gion Festival is a grand Gion festival held every July by the Kushida Shrine. It originated as a ritual where people prayed to the gods to ward off summer diseases. It is also designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan.