Ogionsa Festival
(おぎおんさぁ(祇園祭))
Prayer to bring prosperity and ward off plagues
Gion Matsuri is a traditional festival of Yasaka Jinja shrines all over Japan since the Edo period, and is affectionately known as "Ogionsa" in Kagoshima.
This festival lasts 2 days, with an eve festival "Yoi-matsuri" and the main festival "Hon-matsuri".
The "Hon-matsuri" parade consists of around 3000 people walking about 2km around the city center.
You can experience the feverish excitement and lively cheers of Kagoshima's summer!
Basic Information
| Address | 892-0842 鹿児島県鹿児島市東千石町 |
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| Telephone Number | 099-225-9534(鹿児島おぎおんさぁ振興会(鹿児島商工会議所内)) |
| Business Days/ Hours | 19 Jul 2025 (Sat) - 20 Jul 2025 (Sun) |
| Website | Visit Japanese Website |