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

Late April – Late August 2025 (tentative)

Nyoirinji Temple(Frog Temple) Wind Bell Festival

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

July 18 (Sat) - 26 (Sun), 2026
*Port festival will take place on July 18 (Sat) and 19(Sun).

Omuta Daijyayama (Large Snake Float) Festival

November 18 (Tue) – 24 (Mon, public holiday), 2025
Mid to late November every year

Taibaru Gingko Trees

November 1 (Sun) – 3 (Tue, National Holiday), 2026
*Held annually from November 1 to 3

Hakushu Festival and Parade on Water

Kurume Water Festival

Yanagawa Night River Cruise

[Great Wisteria Festival]
April 10 (Fri) – April 26 (Sun), 2026

Kurogi Grand Wisteria (Susanoo Shrine)

Kora Taisha Shrine’s Kawatarisai Festival (Hekokaki Matsuri Festival)

Daizenji Tamataregu Shrine’s “Oniyo” (Fire Festival)

Summer Festival at Tanabata Shrine

Usually best from late April to mid-May

Ajisaka Poppy Garden

Hirokawa Kofun Park Historical Museum (Kofun Pia Hirokawa)

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Held in light rain.
Held annually on September 15.

Akaji Hachimangu Hojo-ya Dedication Fireworks Festival

April 3 (Fri) – April 19 (Sun), 2026

Kurume Azalea Festival

Yume Tachibana Plum Blossom Viewing Festival

Kora Taisha Shrine’s “Kangetsusai” Festival

Miike Port (Miike Port Observation Point)

Tsukiyomi Shrine Festival (“Sanyasama”)

Sunday, August 10, 2025
*In case of rain or stormy weather, the event will be postponed to Monday, August 11, 2025.

Summer Festival "Yokassai"

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Tanushimaru Mushi-oi Matsuri

Yame Fukushima’s Toro Ningyo and “Akari to Chapponpon” Festival

Saturday, August 9, 2025
*In case of rain, the event will be postponed to Sunday, August 10 and Monday, August 11.

Dream HANABI

Naritasan Kurume Branch Myo-o-ji Temple – Setsubun Festival

2026年8月1日（土）※雨天中止

Okawa Citizen's Summer Festival

Japanese Grenadier Anchovy Fishing

February 11, 2026 (Wednesday, holiday) - March 20, 2026 (Friday, holiday)
The exhibition period is shorter than in previous years.

Chikugo Yoshii Ohinasama Meguri (Tour of Dolls)

Kowakamai (Government-Designated Intangible Folk Cultural Asset)

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Chiggo Festival 2025

Best viewing period: Mid to late September

Tsuzura Terrace Fields Red spider lily

Yakitori Nihon Ichi Festival (Best Grilled Chicken in Japan Festival)

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
*In case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed to Wednesday, July 23.

Kuroki Summer Fireworks Festival

Saturday, January 13 and Sunday, January 14, 2024

Experience the traditional Okawa Kumiko craftwork and the charm of the local cuisine in the woodworking city of Okawa

Okinohata Suitengu Shrine Festival

Kenchasai Festival at Reiganji Temple

Ukiha Okunchi Festival

Friday, March 20, 2026 (Public Holiday) 12:30–17:30

Yame Honpo Brewery Opening (Antenna Shop)

Friday, March 6, 2026

Spring Sake Festival

February 11 (Wed, public holiday) – April 3 (Fri), 2026

Yanagawa Doll Festival – Sagemon Decoration Tour