Usuki Summer Festival 2025

Experience the vibrant traditions of Usuki City at the Usuki Summer Festival 2025, a celebration of local culture and history, including the Usuki Gion Festival, an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset designated by Oita Prefecture.

【Main Event】

Usuki Gion Festival (Yasaka Shrine Grand Summer Festival)

Time:

• July 11 (Fri) – Hikidashi (Evening Procession) from 18:00

• July 13 (Sun) – Owatari (Showcasing sacred mikoshi and floats) 12:25-15:00

• July 19 (Sat) – Okaeri (Return Procession) 14:40-17:00

• July 19 (Sat) – Hikikomi (Hikikomi Parade) from 180

Location: Central Usuki Area

Highlights: Traditional floats, performances in historical attire, and festive lanterns illuminating the streets.

【Other Summer Festivals】

Lotus Festival in the Village of Stone Buddhas

Time: July 6 (Sun) ~ July 21 (Mon)

Location: Usuki Stone Buddha Area

Admire the graceful beauty of blooming lotus flowers surrounding the historic stone Buddhas.

Usuki Tenjin Summer Festival

Time: July 25 (Fri) ~ July 27 (Sun)

Location: Fukura Tenmangu Shrine

A traditional festival honors Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning, with vibrant rituals and performances.

Sumiyoshi Shrine Summer Grand Festival

Time: July 26 (Sat) from 15:00

Location: Sumiyoshi Shrine

A shrine festival praying for maritime safety, featuring mikoshi (portable shrine) and ritual events.

Sumiyoshi Festival "Precious Memories"

Time: July 26 (Sat) 15:00~21:00 (Firework: from 20:45)

Location: Sumiyoshi Bridge

A lively portside celebration with traditional performances and community activities.

Kicchomu Village Summer Festival

Time: August 2 (Sat)

Location: Kicchomu Village Area

Enjoy rural summer charm with local performances, food stalls, and games.

Usuki City Furusato Bon Dance Festival

Time: August 22 (Fri)

Location: Hatchō Ōji in Usuki City

A large-scale Bon Odori (Bon dance) event where locals and visitors dance together under the summer night sky.

National Treasure Usuki Stone Buddhas Fire Festival

Time: August 30 (Sat) from 17:00

Location: Usuki Stone Buddha

An unforgettable mystical night where sacred flames illuminate the stone Buddhas. A spiritual and cultural highlight of the summer.

Notsu City Hassaku Dance Festival

Time: August 30 (Sat) Reception from 18:00, Festival from 19:00

Location: Notsu Area

Held to celebrate the traditional Hassaku (early harvest season), this event features local folk dances and community gatherings.

Ō-no-Ji (King Character) Fire Festival

Time: September 22 (Mon)

Location: Mt. Ohira (王の字の山)

A spectacular fire festival, a prayer to ward off fires, where the giant character “王” (king) is lit on the mountain at night — a breathtaking view symbolizing strength and tradition.

Join us for a summer filled with excitement, tradition, and local charm!

For inquiries:

Usuki City Tourism Division: TEL 0972-72-1062

Usuki City Tourism Association: TEL 0972-64-7130