Hamasaki Gion Festival
浜崎祇園祭
Witness the power of 5-ton floats parading through the streets of Saga.The Hamasaki Gion Festival (Hamasaki Gion Yamakasa) is a traditional ritual dedicated to Suwa Shrine in Hamasaki, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture.
Highlights
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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July 14, 2027
Weather forecast
Mon
8/3
39°/26°
6%
Tue
8/4
37°/28°
98%
Wed
8/5
37°/27°
50%
Thu
8/6
35°/28°
29%
Fri
8/7
35°/28°
53%
Sat
8/8
33°/27°
63%
Sun
8/9
31°/26°
43%
Plan your stay & activities
Before & After the Event
Kashima Traditional Performing Arts Festival
The Kashima Traditional Performing Arts Festival brings the soul of Saga to life. Watch rare mask and lion dances at the historic Yutoku Inari Shrine and experience the breathtaking beauty of Japanese tradition.
Held in the same area in 2025-10
Kiyama Tsukiiki Hiking Club Vol. 4: Forest Bathing & Stone Foundation Tour (Nanoo to Dai-soseki Groups)
A hiking tour through the history of Kiyama. Walk the trail from the Nanoo to the Dai-soseki stone foundations to experience the atmosphere of Japan's ancient 'Western Capital'.
Held in the same area in 2026-07
Nagasaki Kaido Kanzaki Shukuba Matsuri
The Nagasaki Kaido Kanzaki Shukuba Matsuri will be held on July 25, 2026, in Kanzaki City, Saga. Discover local culture within the nostalgic atmosphere of an old Japanese post town.
Held in the same area in 2026-07
