It is a summer festival with a tradition of more than 400 years, and the sound of drums echoes throughout the city from July 1 to the main festival on Friday, 19 to Sunday. On Saturday, 20, more than 80 groups will gather around Kokura Castle, and a children's competition event will be held to show off their proud taiko art. Taiko Square is held in various places during the festival finale, which attracts a large number of taiko floats and participants. The hitting method of Ogura Gion Taiko is "double-sided and walking", which is rare in Japan, and is characterized by "triple time", which has a unique rhythm. It is designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of the country. You can enjoy the rhythm of the brave drums and brilliant bee handling.