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Gion Festival — event in Hiroshima

Gion FestivalShrine Festival in Fukuyama 2026

A traditional shrine festival held over three days in July at Susanoo Shrine, featuring sacred palanquin (mikoshi) processions through town and the highlight "kenka mikoshi" (fighting palanquins), where carriers vigorously clash the 500kg palanquins together while shouting. The festival is accompanied by traditional Gion music and drum performances.

Event Information

When

Jul 17 – Jul 19, 2026

Where

Susanoo Shrine

〒729-3101 広島県福山市新市町大字戸手天王1-1

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