Hakata Gion Yamakasa 2026

About this event

One of Japans most dynamic summer festivals held at Kushida Shrine in Fukuoka. Teams of men race through the streets carrying massive decorated floats weighing over a ton. The festival climaxes with the Oiyama race at 4:59 AM on July 15, when seven teams dash a 5km course. A UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2016.