The Yamakasa Portal-Site!

Viewing Guide

Everything from traveling info over maps to answering your questions

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Let’s experience the Yamakasa!

Things to know before attending the event

We ask to be respectful and keep the experience happy for everyone.

Viewing manners(*Updated)

With the main event, the Oiyama, being visited by around one million spectators each year, it is important for everyone to act with decency and keep a few general rules in mind.

Be prepared for the festival with our list of necessary items!

Necessaries/What to pack?(*Updated)

Here we have composed a small list of items you might want to bring or pay extra attention to to ensure your enjoyment of the festivities.

Your FaQs about the festival

Frequently asked questions(*Updated)

Here a list of frequently asked questions and our answers that you might find helpful.

Viewing Guide

Plan your trip so you don’t miss out on the fun!

Schedule planning guide

A lot of exiting things happen in Hakata between the 1st and the 15th of July. Be sure to check the schedule to know where and when to go.

A quick and easy overview of the routes taken during the main events!

Route maps

Knowing where the events take place and the routes of the Kakiyama is very important to see as much of the festivities as possible.

Viewing spots

The Oiyamanarashi (12th), the Shudanyamamise (13th) and the Oiyama (15th of July) are the most spectacular and most visited events. Here we have compiled an easy overview of the routes and our recommended viewing spots.

About Hakatas seven districts

Introduction to the districts

Since the 16th century Hakata is split into seven disrtricts, That each make a Kakiyama and race each other during the festivities. Here you will find information about the districts and the location of the Kakiyama and Kazariyama.