One of Fukuoka's five major festivals, this 470-year-old shrine festival features two portable shrines and eleven elaborate floats (yamakasa) adorned with colorful decorative tassels. The highlight is when they wade into the Hikosan River, splashing water and creating a spectacular display of traditional pageantry. Designated as Fukuoka Prefecture's first intangible folk cultural property.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.