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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
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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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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Kitakyushu Area
- Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Fireworks Display at Kanmon Strait
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Fukuoka Area
- Saturday, April 18, 2026
FUKUOKA Higashi Ward Fireworks Festival
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Chikugo Area
- Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Chikugo River Fireworks Festival
15,000 fireworks will light up the night sky! Live streaming will also be available.
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Fukuoka Area
- Tuesday, July 1 - Tuesday, July 15, 2025 : Decorated Yamakasa open to the public
July 12 (Sat.) : Oi Yamakasa Narashi
July 13 (Sun.) : Group Yamakasa Show
July 15 (Tue.) (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!
- Tuesday, July 1 - Tuesday, July 15, 2025 : Decorated Yamakasa open to the public
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Fukuoka Area
- Event date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Fukuoka Marathon 2026
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Chikugo Area
- November 22, 2025 (Sat) – December 27, 2025 (Sat), every day except Mondays
January 3, 2026 (Sat, holiday) – January 18, 2026 (Sun), Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only
*The garden is open year-round.
Ishibashi Cultural Center Winter Illumination – “Museum of Light”
- November 22, 2025 (Sat) – December 27, 2025 (Sat), every day except Mondays
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Fukuoka Area
- November 1 - December 25, 2025
Christmas Advent
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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
- 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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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
- 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
- Friday, October 24 - Sunday, November 9, 2025
Ashiya Sand Sculpture Exhibition 2025
A sand sculpture festival featuring masterpieces by the world's top sand sculptors
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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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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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Chikuho Area
Fuji Hachimangu Shrine River Crossing Festival
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Fukuoka Area
Uminonakamichi Sunshine Pools
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Kitakyushu Area
- July 25 (Gold) - 27 (Sun), 2025
※Competition: July 26 (Earth), 2025 18:30 - 21:00
Tobata Gion Oyamagasa Festival
- July 25 (Gold) - 27 (Sun), 2025
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Fukuoka Area
Ohori Park Japan Garden "SORA"
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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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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
Yanagawa Night River Cruise
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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
Firefly Festival (Tanada Shinsui Park, Toho-mura)
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Fukuoka Area
Miyajidake Jinja Shobu (Iris) Flower Festival
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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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Chikugo Area
Daizenji Tamataregu Shrine’s “Oniyo” (Fire 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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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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Chikugo Area
- [Great Wisteria Festival]
April 10 (Fri) – April 26 (Sun), 2026
Kurogi Grand Wisteria (Susanoo Shrine)
The wisteria trellis is over 600 years old! The spectacular wisteria trellis that covers the precincts of the temple attracts people.
- [Great Wisteria Festival]
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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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Fukuoka Area
- Saturday, June 15, 2024 - Sunday, August 25, 2024
Magic Museum 【BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA 】
See, touch, and play! A “super” hands-on event that can be enjoyed intuitively by children and adults of all ages
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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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Kitakyushu Area
- October 24th (Friday)-November 3rd (holiday/Monday), 2025
Kokura Castle bamboo light
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Chikuho Area
- Sunday, July 27, 2025
*In case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed (1st preliminary date: July 30, 2nd preliminary date: August 6)
Nogata Summer Festival
- Sunday, July 27, 2025
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Chikugo Area
- November 1 (Sat) – 3 (Mon, National Holiday), 2025
*Held annually from November 1 to 3
Hakushu Festival and Parade on Water
130 illuminated donko boats parade through Yanagawa at night.
- November 1 (Sat) – 3 (Mon, National Holiday), 2025
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Kitakyushu Area
- Friday, November 21, 2025 - Sunday, February 15, 2026
Kokura Illumination