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Hita Gion Yamaboko Kaikan (Float Museum)
日田祇園山鉾会館Oita · Kyushu
A dedicated exhibition hall in Hita's Kuma district that displays the towering, elaborately decorated floats (yamaboko) used in the UNESCO-recognized Hita Gion Festival year-round.
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.1· 220 reviews
- Opening hours
- Mon–Tue 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wed Closed Thu–Sun 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission
- Adults ¥320; ¥220 for elementary through high school students. Closed Wednesdays and Dec 29-Jan 3.
- Nearest station
- JR Hita Station
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
9:00–17:00Sun closedAdmission
- Adults ¥320; ¥220 for elementary through high school students. Closed Wednesdays and Dec 29-Jan 3.
Stored weekly hours
Mon–Tue 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wed Closed Thu–Sun 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
How to get there
Short walk from JR Hita Station in the Kuma-machi district, near the Mameda-machi historic streets.
Tags
museumfestival floatsunescoHita Gion Festivalculture
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