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Fukuoka Area
- Monday, November 2 – Friday, December 25, 2026
*Start dates vary by venue.
*Some venues will continue until January 2027.
Christmas Advent
- Monday, November 2 – Friday, December 25, 2026
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Kitakyushu Area
- Saturday, November 7 – Sunday, November 8, 2026
Kigyosai Festival Yahata2026
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Kitakyushu Area
- Saturday, August 22, 2026
* A pre-event celebration is scheduled for Friday, August 21.
* In the event of rain, the event will be postponed to Sunday, August 23.
Miyako-machi Summer Festival
- Saturday, August 22, 2026
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Chikugo Area
- November 17 (Tue) – 23 (Mon, public holiday), 2026
Mid to late November every year
Taibaru Gingko Trees
A spectacular sight of over 70 golden ginkgo trees lining the street.
- November 17 (Tue) – 23 (Mon, public holiday), 2026
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Fukuoka Area
- Event date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Fukuoka Marathon 2026
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Kitakyushu Area
Kawachi Wisteria Garden
The wisteria flowers carefully nurtured by the garden's owner attract people from all over the world, a spectacular seasonal sight.
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Fukuoka Area
- August 1 (Sat) – December 31 (Thu), 2026
Ohori Park Japanese Garden "SEKAI"
Immersive Nighttime Experience of Light and Art in Traditional Japanese Garden
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Fukuoka Area
- Sunday, November 8 – Sunday, November 22, 2026
November Grand Sumo Tournament in Kyushu
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Chikugo Area
- April 15 (Wed) – April 28 (Tue), 2026
Please note: The festival period may change depending on the wisteria blooming conditions. Any updates will be announced on Yanagawa City’s official website.
Nakayama Ofuji
The large flower clusters are beautiful! Yanagawa City is proud of its famous tree, designated as a natural monument by the prefecture.
- April 15 (Wed) – April 28 (Tue), 2026
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Chikuho Area
- Thursday, October 23 – Sunday, October 26, 2025
IFSC CLIMBING GRAND FINALS FUKUOKA 2025
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Fukuoka Area
- Saturday, October 10 – Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Miyajidake Shrine – “Path of Light” Sunset Festival
A special moment when the shrine and the Pure Land of Paradise are connected by dazzling light
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Chikugo Area
- November 1 (Sun) – 3 (Tue, National Holiday), 2026
*Held annually from November 1 to 3
Hakushu Festival and Parade on Water
130 illuminated donko boats parade through Yanagawa at night.
- November 1 (Sun) – 3 (Tue, National Holiday), 2026
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Kitakyushu Area
- Friday, October 23 – Sunday, November 8, 2026
Ashiya Sand Sculpture Exhibition 2025
A sand sculpture festival featuring masterpieces by the world's top sand sculptors
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Fukuoka Area
Itoshima Oyster House
A winter tradition in Itoshima! Enjoy fresh, plump oysters to your heart's content!
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Kitakyushu Area
- October 23rd (Friday)-November 3rd (holiday/Tuesday), 2026
*The event scheduled for October 23 (Friday)–27 (Tuesday), 2026, has been canceled due to rain.
Kokura Castle bamboo light
- October 23rd (Friday)-November 3rd (holiday/Tuesday), 2026
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Fukuoka Area
- Wednesday, July 1 - Wednesday, July 15, 2026 : Decorated Yamakasa open to the public
July 12 (Sun.) : Oi Yamakasa Narashi
July 13 (Mon.) : Group Yamakasa Show
July 15 (Wed.) (from 4:59 a.m.) : Oi Yamakasa
* Held annually from July 1 to 15
Hakata Gion Yamakasa
Two weeks to stir the souls of Hakata natives! Hakata's streets will turn into a spectacular festival!
- Wednesday, July 1 - Wednesday, July 15, 2026 : Decorated Yamakasa open to the public
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Kitakyushu Area
- Best viewed from mid-October to early November.
Mizumaki Town Cosmos garden on the banks of the Onga River
Riverbank park with beautiful cosmos flowers carefully nurtured by volunteers.
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Chikugo Area
- Late April – Late August 2025 (tentative)
Nyoirinji Temple(Frog Temple) Wind Bell Festival
The cool sound of the wind chimes, filled with wishes, echoes through the precincts of the temple.
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Chikugo Area
- February 11 (Wed, public holiday) – April 3 (Fri), 2026
Yanagawa Doll Festival – Sagemon Decoration Tour
Celebrate the healthy growth of girls with lucky handmade fabric ornaments and colorful “Yanagawa Mari” balls.
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Fukuoka Area
Ohori Park Japan Garden "SORA"
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Fukuoka Area
- March 25 (Wed) – April 8 (Wed), 2026
Fukuoka Castle Cherry Blossom Festival
Approximately 1,000 cherry trees of 19 varieties in full bloom! The magical nighttime illumination is a must-see.
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Kitakyushu Area
- Friday, July 24 – Sunday, July 26, 2026
Competition Performance: Saturday, July 25, 2026, 6:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Tobata Gion Oyamagasa Festival
- Friday, July 24 – Sunday, July 26, 2026
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Chikugo Area
- July 17th (Friday) to September 30th (Wednesday), 2026
Flights may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
Yanagawa Night River Cruise (Yanagawa Lantern Boat)
- July 17th (Friday) to September 30th (Wednesday), 2026
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Kitakyushu Area
- November 14 - 15, 2026
Kanmon Straits Candle Night
Candlelight in Shimonoseki and Moji, two areas across the Kanmon Straits
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Fukuoka Area
- March 20 (Fri) – May 17 (Sun), 2026
Uminonakamichi Flower Picnic 2026
A colorful flower festival that announces the arrival of spring in Fukuoka.
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Chikugo Area
Daizenji Tamataregu Shrine’s “Oniyo” (Fire Festival)
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Chikugo Area
- Friday, October 23, 2026 – Sunday, January 31, 2027
*The garden is open year-round.
Ishibashi Cultural Center Kurume Illumination – “Museum of Light”
- Friday, October 23, 2026 – Sunday, January 31, 2027
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Chikuho Area
- Late March to early April every year
Nogata Tulip Fair 2026
A collaboration of colorful tulips and cherry blossoms herald the arrival of spring
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Fukuoka Area
- May 3 (Sun, national holiday) and May 4 (Mon, national holiday), 2026
Eve Festival: May 2 (Sat), 17:00–20:30 (scheduled)
Hakata Dontaku harbor festival
Let the Smiles and Energy of the Festival Reach You!
- May 3 (Sun, national holiday) and May 4 (Mon, national holiday), 2026
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Kitakyushu Area
- Thursday, August 13, 2026 (scheduled)
Fireworks Display at Kanmon Strait
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Fukuoka Area
- Every year from January 8 to 11
Toka Ebisu Festival
Hakata's New Year's Festival: Prayers for prosperous business and Ebisu coins for good luck!
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Fukuoka Area
- January 3
Tamaseseri Festival
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Kitakyushu Area
- Saturday, October 4, 2025 – Sunday, May 24, 2026
Mojiko Retro Roman Tosai Illumination 2026
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Fukuoka Area
- November 7 – December 25, 2025
Fukuoka Tower Christmas Illumination
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Fukuoka Area
- November 14, 2025 – February 1, 2026
*cancelled in case of stormy weather
Kobito Encyclopedia × ACROS Fukuoka Illumination “Forest of Kobitos”
- November 14, 2025 – February 1, 2026
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Chikugo Area
- July 18 (Sat) - 26 (Sun), 2026
July 18 (Sat) Port Festival/Marine Day Ceremony
July 25 (Sat) 10,000-person dance, Gion Rokuzan procession, competition, and final performance
July 26 (Sun) Portable Shrines: A Grand Parade of the Snake Mountai
Omuta Daijyayama (Large Snake Float) Festival
- July 18 (Sat) - 26 (Sun), 2026
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Kitakyushu Area
- Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20, 2025
*Three days before and after including the third Saturday in July each year
Kokura Gion Daiko
A summer tradition in Kokura with the heroic sound of drums.
- Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20, 2025
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Fukuoka Area
- April 29 (Wednesday) - October 4 (Sunday), 2026
Sannoji Wind Bell Festival
Taste the cool air at Tanukiji Temple! Popular photo spots in Sasaguri
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Fukuoka Area
Onisube Shinji
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Kitakyushu Area
In front of the Shin Yoshitomi roadside station site
Taste exquisite gourmet food at the original roadside station integrated with a historic site.
