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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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Kawachi Wisteria Garden
The wisteria flowers carefully nurtured by the garden's owner attract people from all over the world, a spectacular seasonal sight.
Kitakyushu Area
- Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Fireworks Display at Kanmon Strait
Kitakyushu Area
- Sunday, July 13, 2025; Friday, July 18 - Monday, July 21, 2025
Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa (Float) Festival
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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Chikugo Area
- Mid to late November every year
Taibaru Gingko Trees
A spectacular sight of over 70 golden ginkgo trees lining the street.
Kitakyushu Area
- December 31 of each year
Mojiko Port Retro Countdown 2024-2025
Fireworks in a retro space! Let's celebrate the New Year together!
Kitakyushu Area
- Saturday, July 26, 2025
*Slight rain or no rain postponement
Asiya Fireworks Festival 2025
Colorful fireworks launched from a barge floating on the Ongagawa River
- Saturday, July 26, 2025
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- Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, 2025
Wasshoi Hyakuman Summer Festival
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.
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.
Kitakyushu Area
- October 24th (Friday)-November 3rd (holiday/Monday), 2025
Kokura Castle bamboo light
Kitakyushu Area
- September 21, 2025 (Sun) Kane Oroshi
September 27, 2025 (Sat) Hizan
September 28, 2025 (Sun) Hizan
October 4, 2025 (Sat) Yamakasa Shio-Kaki in each ward
October 5, 2025 (Sun) Shinko Grand Festival
Kanda Yamakasa Festival
The heroic and magnificent “Kanda Yamakasa” changes its appearance three times during the festival period.
- September 21, 2025 (Sun) Kane Oroshi
Kitakyushu Area
- Friday, October 24 - Sunday, November 9, 2025
Ashiya Sand Sculpture Exhibition
A sand sculpture festival featuring masterpieces by the world's top sand sculptors
Kitakyushu Area
Minoshima Beach
Popular for its shallow beach! Beaches where you can enjoy fishing and razor clams digging.
Kitakyushu Area
- Saturday, July 26, 2025
*In case of inclement weather, only fireworks will be postponed to Monday, July 28.
Buzen City Minato Festival
3,000 fireworks! Saturday night market will be held at the same time!
- Saturday, July 26, 2025
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Imai Gion Festival
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- Around mid-February to early March
Kawazu cherry blossoms at Shizuhouen
Kawazu Cherry Blossom's hidden spot is a tangerine orchard overlooking the sea.
Kitakyushu Area
- July 18 (Fri) - July 21 (Mon), 2025
Mojiko Beer Festa "Sapporo Beer Returns"
Kitakyushu's largest beer festival
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- Saturday, November 8 and Sunday, November 9, 2025
Kigyosai Festival Yahata
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- Wisteria Festival 27-29 April every year.
Kichijoji Temple
Wisteria viewing spot on top of a small hill, where Amida, a deity for safe childbirth, is enshrined.
Kitakyushu Area
- Sunday, October 26, 2025
Wakamatsu Port Festival
Kitakyushu Area
Hanashobu Matsuri (Iris Festival) in Toyotsu Athletic Park
Kitakyushu Area
- Saturday, November 16 - Sunday, November 17, 2024
Kanmon Straits Candle Night
Candlelight in Shimonoseki and Moji, two areas across the Kanmon Straits
Kitakyushu Area
- Sunday, February 2, 2025
Yukuhashi Oyster Festival 2025
Kitakyushu Area
- Saturday, October 5, 2024 – Sunday, May 11, 2025
Mojiko Retro Roman Tosai Illumination 2024
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A unique winner’s trophy at the ”Shugendo Trail in Kougemachi”
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Kitakyushu Marathon with gorgeous finishing medals
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[Cancelled in 2022] Shiraishi Coast shell gathering
Enjoy yerba mate harvesting on a precious natural beach with the whole family.
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Rice Planting Festival at Mt. Kubote
Kitakyushu Area
- February 10, 2022 (Thursday) - March 10, 2022 (Thursday)
Shida Ume Festival (Tsunashiki Tenmangu Shrine)
Enjoy colorful blooming plum blossoms and events at a shrine related to Michizane Sugawara!
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Mekari Shinji (Shinto Ritual)
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Enza Mochitsuki (Rice Pounding in a Circle)
Kitakyushu Area
- Sunday, October 30, 2022
The 30th Toyomae City Crow Tengu Festival
Very popular with children! A regular event full of attractions, including a visit by Toyomae City's yuru-characters!
Kitakyushu Area
Hachimankohyo-jinja (Hachimankohyo shrine) Summer Festival