※This video is from 2019.
Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa – City of Kitakyushu (kitakyushu.lg.jp)
Sunday, July 12, 2026 / Friday, July 17 to Monday, July 20 (Public Holiday)
Children who once pulled small portable shrines grow into adults and now carry elaborately decorated floats through the streets, each neighborhood with its own unique style. The sound of bells and drums rings out with intensity, yet carries a familiar comfort—alongside the chant of “Wasshoi!”, the community gives thanks and invites the gods to look upon their town. Passed down through three generations, this summer celebration becomes an irreplaceable memory, a tradition woven into the story of every family.
