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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
- 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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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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Fukuoka Area
- Saturday, April 18, 2026
FUKUOKA Higashi Ward Fireworks Festival
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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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Fukuoka Area
- Friday, June 20 - Sunday, June 29, 2025
Nighttime lighting will be available from June 20 (Fri.) to 28 (Sat.), 2025.
Nanozoin Temple's Hydrangea Pond
- Friday, June 20 - Sunday, June 29, 2025
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Kitakyushu Area
- Thursday, August 13, 2026 (scheduled)
Fireworks Display at Kanmon Strait
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Chikugo Area
- Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The event will be held in light rain. In case of severe weather, the backup date is Friday, August 7, 2026.
Chikugo River Fireworks Festival
15,000 fireworks will light up the night sky! Live streaming will also be available.
- Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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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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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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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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Chikugo Area
- November 18 (Tue) – 24 (Mon, public holiday), 2025
Mid to late November every year
Taibaru Gingko Trees
A spectacular sight of over 70 golden ginkgo trees lining the street.
- November 18 (Tue) – 24 (Mon, public holiday), 2025
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Chikugo Area
- July 18 (Sat) - 26 (Sun), 2026
*Port festival will take place on July 18 (Sat) and 19(Sun).
Omuta Daijyayama (Large Snake Float) Festival
- July 18 (Sat) - 26 (Sun), 2026
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Fukuoka Area
- November 1 - December 25, 2025
Christmas Advent
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Fukuoka Area
Uminonakamichi Sunshine Pools
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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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Fukuoka Area
- Usually 12-18 September.
Hakozaki Shrine Hojo-ya
One of the three major festivals in Hakata, an autumn tradition in Fukuoka that gets Hakatakko people excited.
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Chikuho Area
- Saturday, May 21 - Friday, September 30, 2022
*The program was canceled on September 14 (Wed.) due to a typhoon.
Mitsui Temple Wind Bell Tunnel
Wind bell temple with unique Jizo and 10,000 wind bells welcoming you.
- Saturday, May 21 - Friday, September 30, 2022
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Fukuoka Area
Miyajidake Jinja Shobu (Iris) Flower Festival
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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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Fukuoka Area
- Event date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Fukuoka Marathon 2026
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Chikuho Area
- Sunday, July 26, 2026
Cancelled in the event of severe weather.
Nogata Summer Festival
- Sunday, July 26, 2026
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Kitakyushu Area
Minoshima Beach
Popular for its shallow beach! Beaches where you can enjoy fishing and razor clams digging.
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Fukuoka Area
Firefly Festival (Tanada Shinsui Park, Toho-mura)
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Kitakyushu Area
- Saturday, July 25, 2026
The event will be held in light rain. No postponement in case of rain.
Asiya Fireworks Festival 2026
Colorful fireworks launched from a barge floating on the Ongagawa River
- Saturday, July 25, 2026
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Fukuoka Area
- 2023.11.18 [Sat] – 2024.1.14 [Sun]
EXHIBITION: TOGASHI YOSHIHIRO -PUZZLE-
Recreate the world view with popular characters, famous scenes, and impressive lines!
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Chikugo Area
Kurume Water Festival
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Chikuho Area
Red Spider Lilies at Inunaki River Park
300,000 red spider lilies dye the riverbank red
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Chikugo Area
Summer Festival at Tanabata Shrine
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Chikugo Area
Yanagawa Night River Cruise
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Chikuho Area
- Friday, September 25, 2026
In case of severe weather, the event will be postponed to Monday, September 28, 2026.
Onga River Iizuka Fireworks Display
A Summer Tradition in Iizuka!
- Friday, September 25, 2026
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Kitakyushu Area
Hanashobu Matsuri (Iris Festival) in Toyotsu Athletic Park
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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
- December 18–21, 2025
Japan Mobility Show Fukuoka 2025
Create the Future of Mobility
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Fukuoka Area
- February 19 (Thu) – 28 (Sat), 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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Fukuoka Area
- Late June – Mid-September 2025 (tentative)
Arahito Shrine Wind Bell Corridor
Colorful "wishing-musubi wind chimes" carry your wishes to the gods.
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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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Fukuoka Area
- Mid-October to early November of the year in question
15 October 2022 (Earth) to 11 November 2022 (Gold)
Cosmos in the Kirin Flower Garden (Kirin Cosmos Festa).
The event will be canceled after 2025.
- Mid-October to early November of the year in question
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Kitakyushu Area
- Saturday, September 19 – Sunday, September 20, 2026
Held rain or shine. Subject to cancellation in the event of severe weather (scheduled).
Wasshoi Hyakuman Summer Festival
“Change for the Future – Let’s Create Together a Bright Future for Our Town and Festival!”
- Saturday, September 19 – Sunday, September 20, 2026
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Fukuoka Area
- July 25 (Sat) and July 26 (Sun), 2026
Honkaku Shochu, Awamori & Food Festival 2026
