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Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival 博多祇園山笠
Hakata Gion Yamakasa (博多祇園山笠) is a Japanese festival celebrated from the 1st until the 15th of July in Hakata, Fukuoka. The festivities are centred on the Kushida Jinja. The festival is famous for the Kakiyama, that weigh around one ton and are carried around the city as an act of float-racing. The festival is believed to be over 770 years old and attracts up to a million spectators each year.
| Location | Hakata-ku, Fukuoka (博多区 福岡県) |
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| When | July (Summer — exact dates change every year) |
| Coordinates | 33.59297, 130.41045 · Open in Google Maps |
| Type | Japanese festival (matsuri) |
| Official website | https://www.hakatayamakasa.com/ |
Planning to go? The Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival is held in July, but the exact dates, times and any entry fees are set year by year. Check the official website for this year's schedule before you travel.
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