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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
- 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
- Thursday, August 13, 2026 (scheduled)
Fireworks Display at Kanmon Strait
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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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Kitakyushu Area
- Sunday, July 12, 2026, and Friday, July 17 – Monday, July 20, 2026
Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa (Float) Festival
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Fukuoka Area
- Saturday, April 18, 2026
FUKUOKA Higashi Ward Fireworks Festival
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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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Kitakyushu Area
- Saturday, August 22, 2026
An Eve Festival is scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026.
Miyako-machi Summer Festival
- Saturday, August 22, 2026
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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
- 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
- November 1 - December 25, 2025
Christmas Advent
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Kitakyushu Area
- 15 (Sat) and 16 (Sun) October 2022
Kitakyushu Kokura Castle Festival
The warriors are coming to Kokura Castle! An event where you can learn and play history in a fun way.
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Chikuho Area
- Monday, July 20, 2026 (Public Holiday)
In case of severe weather, the event will be postponed to Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Miyawaka Fireworks Festival
3,000 fireworks light up the night sky of Miyawaka
- Monday, July 20, 2026 (Public Holiday)
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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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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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Fukuoka Area
Uminonakamichi Sunshine Pools
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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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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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Chikuho Area
- Sunday, July 26, 2026
Cancelled in the event of severe weather.
Nogata Summer Festival
- Sunday, July 26, 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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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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Chikuho Area
- 【Wasshoi Festival】Sun. 5 July, 2026 10:30 – 16:30
【Nagaregaki】Wed. 15 and Fri. 17 July, 2026
【Children’s Iizuka Yamakasa Festival】 Sat. 18 July, 2026 14:40 –
【Iizuka Citizen Yamakasa Festival】 Sun. 19 July, 2026
Iizuka Citizen Yamakasa Festival
- 【Wasshoi Festival】Sun. 5 July, 2026 10:30 – 16:30
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Chikuho Area
- Saturday, August 15, 2026
*In case of rain, the event will be extended to August 16 (in case of rain on August 16 as well, the event will be cancelled)
Furusato Kawara Summer Festival Bon Odori Festival
- Saturday, August 15, 2026
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Kitakyushu Area
- Saturday, July 9 - Sunday, August 28, 2022
Ashiya Beach, Leisure Pool Aquasian
Enjoy the sea, pool, and marine sports while enjoying beautiful views.
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Chikugo Area
- Saturday, August 8, 2026
*In case of rain, the event will be postponed to Sunday, August 9 and Tsuesday, August 11.
Dream HANABI
The theme of this year's event is “Courageous” !
- Saturday, August 8, 2026
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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
Ohori Park Japan Garden "SORA"
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Fukuoka Area
- July 25 (Sat) and July 26 (Sun), 2026
Honkaku Shochu, Awamori & Food Festival 2026
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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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Fukuoka Area
- Saturday, August 22, 2026
*Rain or shine
Amagi River Fireworks Festival / Nagarekanjo Buddhist memorial service
Gorgeous fireworks and fantastic lantern floating on the surface of the river
- Saturday, August 22, 2026
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Kitakyushu Area
- July 17 (Fri) – July 20 (Mon, Public Holiday), 2026
Mojiko Beer Festa " Retro Night in Summer"
Kitakyushu's largest beer festival
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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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Kitakyushu Area
- October 24th (Friday)-November 3rd (holiday/Monday), 2025
Kokura Castle bamboo light
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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
- Event date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Fukuoka Marathon 2026
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Kitakyushu Area
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
Cancelled in the event of severe weather (no postponement).
If the event is cancelled, an announcement will be made by 1:00 p.m. on the day.
Kukinoumi Fireworks Festival
A summer tradition in Dokai Bay! Fantasy of Sound and Light
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
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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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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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Chikuho Area
Oto Flower Park
Observatory and park with a spectacular 360-degree panoramic view surrounded by flowers
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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.
