Fukuoka in July 2027 — Festivals & Events

Name: Hakata Gion Yamakasa (Fukuoka)
Start: 2027-07-01
End: 2027-07-15
Location: Fukuoka, Fukuoka

1 event in Fukuoka during July. Rooms near the biggest events go first, so book your stay as soon as your dates are set.

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Hakata Gion Yamakasa (Fukuoka)

July 1-15 (climactic Oiyama race July 15, 4:59 AM)

770-year-old race festival culminating in a pre-dawn 5 km sprint on July 15 where seven teams carry 1-ton floats through Hakata streets. UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Access: Gion Station (Kuko Line subway) — 3 min walk to Kushida Shrine

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