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Hamasaki Gion Festival

Name: Hamasaki Gion Festival
Start: 2027-07-14
End: 2027-07-14
Location: Suwa Shrine

浜崎祇園祭

Witness the power of 5-ton floats parading through the streets of Saga.

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Schedule

July 14, 2027

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The Hamasaki Gion Festival (Hamasaki Gion Yamakasa) is a traditional ritual dedicated to Suwa Shrine in Hamasaki, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture.

Highlights

Massive Float SpectacleEnchanting Night SceneryTraditional Music

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About Hamasaki Gion Festival

Massive Float Spectacle: Seeing the 15m-tall, 5t-heavy floats parade through the streets is a once-in-a-lifetime sight that showcases incredible scale.
Nighttime Beauty: The floats illuminated by lanterns at night create a mystical and enchanting atmosphere quite different from the daytime.
Traditional Music: The rhythmic sounds of the shamisen, drums, and flutes heighten the excitement and energy of the festival.

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Weather forecast

Sun

11/1

22°/10°

23%

Mon

11/2

22°/13°

100%

Tue

11/3

21°/11°

Wed

11/4

19°/14°

21%

Thu

11/5

21°/15°

79%

Fri

11/6

20°/12°

Sat

11/7

15°/9°

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