The historic town of Hita in Oita prefecture is venue for the Hita Gion Matsuri in late July. Gion festivals are held throughout Japan in July, but each brings a touch of local flavor with lavishly decorated floats and traditional music.
The Hita Gion is touted as one of the “top 3 Gion festivals in Kyushu”. How these rankings are made is a bit of a mystery, but if you’re in the area in late July it’s worth a look.
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| Venue: | Yasan Shrine |
| Weather |
Typical weather at this time
High: 32 ℃ Low: 23 ℃
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| Closest station(s): | Hita Station Use the Japan Rail Pass to get here. |
| Web: | http://www.en.oidehita.com... |
| Area: | Oita |
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