Yamakasa floats decorated with dazzling dolls parade around the Kurosaki District.
The spirited maneuvering of the floats, called kenka (fight) yamakasa, is a must-see.
Kurosaki Gion Festival is a tradition spanning approx. 400 years held by parishioners of Kasuga, Okada, and Ichinomiya Shrines.
| Address | Around Kurosaki Sta. |
|---|---|
| URL | http://www.city.kitakyushu.lg.jp/yahatanishi/file_0134.html |
| Phone number | Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa Preservation Association Office +81-93-642-5151 |
| Access | JR黒崎駅より徒歩5分 車：北九州都市高速黒崎または東田出口より約8分 |
| Remarks | 毎年７月の第３〜４週目の４日間 |
