Hamasaki Gion Yamakasa (held on July 26, July 27, 2025)

Hamasaki Gion Festival Hamasakigi Onsai is a festival of Gionsha (the shrine in the back left of the main shrine) enshrined in the precincts of Hamatamamachihamasaki, Karatsu-shi and Suwa-jinja Shrine, known for its mamushi removal. It is held on Saturdays and Sundays immediately after the sea day in July.
In 2002, it was designated as an important intangible cultural property of Karatsu City.
Yamakasa, which is 15m high and weighs 5 tons, is one of the largest in Japan, and is three by fishermen (Hamaku), farmers (Nishi Ward), and merchants (Higashi Ward) who are gorgeously decorated with house shapes and dolls. Yamakasa parades around Hamasaki city area in prayer for big catch, good harvest, and thriving business. The flute, drums, bells, and shamisen music are added to the shout of "Yoyasa" in the way of pulling, and the weight of slowly pulling around the evening town. In addition, "Omagiri", which turns Yamakasa, is a must-see. In addition, Hamasaki's Yamakasa is mainly at night, and is also called a "donto stand" because it means a stand that provides light to God.