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Tobata Gion Festival 戸畑祇園大山笠
The Tobata Gion Yamagasa festival (戸畑祇園山笠) is a popular local Japanese festival (matsuri) which takes place annually in Tobata, a ward of Kitakyushu in Fukuoka prefecture, Kyūshū, Japan. It is held for three days (Friday–Sunday) before and after the fourth Saturday of July. The festival is a national cultural asset of Japan, and is centred on the parading of the "Yamagasa" (山笠).
| Location | Tobata-ku, Fukuoka (戸畑区 福岡県) |
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| When | July (Summer — exact dates change every year) |
| Type | Japanese festival (matsuri) |
| Official website | http://tobatagion.jp/ |
Planning to go? The Tobata Gion 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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