Hamasaki Gion Festival Hamasakigi Onsai is a festival of Gion-sha (the back of the main shrine) enshrined in the precincts of Hamatamamachihamasaki, Karatsu-shi and Suwa-jinja Shrine, known for its Mamushi-shi. It is held on Saturdays and Sundays immediately after the sea day in July every year.
It was designated as an important intangible cultural property of Karatsu City in 2002.
Yamakasa, which is 15m high and weighs 5t, is one of the largest in the country, and is three by fishermen (Hamaku), farmers (Nishi Ward), and merchants (Higashi Ward) who are gorgeously decorated with houses and dolls. Yamakasa parades around Hamasaki city area in prayer for big catch, good harvest, and thriving business. The flute, drum, bell, and shamisen music are added to the shout of "Yayasa" in the way of pulling, and the weight feeling of slowly pulling around the evening town. In addition, "Omagiri", which turns the Yamakasa, is a must-see. In addition, Hamasaki's Yamakasa is mainly at night, and is also called a "littering stand" because it means a table that lights God.