亮点
- Competition (Kyoenkai) on July 25, 18:30–21:00
- Floats transform from banners by day to glowing lantern pyramids by night
- UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage float ritual
由来与背景
Begun in 1803, this festival is one of Fukuoka's three great summer festivals and part of the UNESCO-listed Yamahoko float rituals of Japan.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- About 10 min walk from JR Tobata Station. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- culture seekers, families, groups of friends
温馨提示
The lantern pyramids are best seen after dark at the July 25 competition; arrive early for a front view.
交通
Asao 1-go Park area, Tobata Ward, Kitakyushu — Tobata Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture