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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
- 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
- April 19 (Sun), 2026
Held annually on the third Sunday of April
Buzouji Temple Wisteria Festival
Precious and magnificent wisteria flowers that tell the history of Buzouji Temple to future generations.
- April 19 (Sun), 2026
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Chikugo Area
- July 19 (Sat) - 27 (Sun), 2025
*Port festival will take place on July 19 (Sat) and 20(Sun).
Omuta Daijyayama (Large Snake Float) Festival
- July 19 (Sat) - 27 (Sun), 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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Chikugo Area
Daizenji Tamataregu Shrine’s “Oniyo” (Fire Festival)
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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
- Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, 2025
*Rain or shine. May be canceled in case of severe weather.
Wasshoi Hyakuman Summer Festival
“Change for the Future – Let’s Create Together a Bright Future for Our Town and Festival!”
- Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, 2025
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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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Fukuoka Area
Shinkoshiki Taisai (Procession of Gods Festival) at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
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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
- 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
- November 1 - December 25, 2025
Christmas Advent
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Fukuoka Area
- May 1 (Sunday) - October 2 (Sunday), 2022
Sannoji Wind Bell Festival
Taste the cool air at Tanukiji Temple! Popular photo spots in Sasaguri
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Chikugo Area
Kurume Water Festival
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Kitakyushu Area
- February 10, 2026 (Tuessday) - March 10, 2026 (Tuessday)
Shida Ume Festival (Tsunashiki Tenmangu Shrine)
Enjoy colorful blooming plum blossoms and events at a shrine related to Michizane Sugawara!
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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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Kitakyushu Area
Mekari Shinji (Shinto Ritual)
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Kitakyushu Area
- Sunday, July 13, 2025; Friday, July 18 - Monday, July 21, 2025
Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa (Float) Festival
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Chikuho Area
Jozenji Temple Wisteria Festival
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Fukuoka Area
Global Arena
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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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Chikugo Area
- February 11 (Wed, public holiday) – April 3 (Fri), 2026
Yanagawa Doll Festival – Sagemon Decoration Tour
Celebrate the healthy growth of girls with lucky handmade fabric ornaments and colorful “Yanagawa Mari” balls.
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Fukuoka Area
Kyokusui no En Festival
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Fukuoka Area
- 15-16 October every year.
Umi Hachiman Shrine Release Party
Mid-Autumn Festival to pray for a good harvest with compassion for all life.
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Chikugo Area
Hirokawa Kofun Park Historical Museum (Kofun Pia Hirokawa)
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Fukuoka Area
Blindfolded Female Sumo Wrestling (Masue Goro Inari Shrine)
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Fukuoka Area
- Every year from January 8 to 11
Toka Ebisu Festival
Hakata's New Year's Festival: Prayers for prosperous business and Ebisu coins for good luck!
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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
Miyajidake Jinja Shobu (Iris) Flower Festival
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Chikuho Area
- The date for 2025 will be August (tentative).
*Around October 20 every year
Kanada / Kozaki Yamakasa Recital
- The date for 2025 will be August (tentative).
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Chikugo Area
Summer Festival at Tanabata Shrine
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Chikugo Area
Kowakamai (Government-Designated Intangible Folk Cultural Asset)
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Fukuoka Area
- Saturday, October 4, and Sunday, October 5, 2025
Fukutsu Festival at Aeon Mall Fukutsu
It’s autumn, it’s Fukutsu, it’s festival time!
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Fukuoka Area
Miare Festival
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Chikugo Area
- September 15, 2025 (Mon, public holiday)
*The event will be held even in light rain.
*Held every year on September 15
Akaji Hachimangu Hojo-ya Dedication Fireworks Festival
Experience the power of 2,000 fireworks up close!
- September 15, 2025 (Mon, public holiday)
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Chikuho Area
Michi no Eki Oto Sakura Kaido
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Fukuoka Area
Mud Throwing Festival
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Chikugo Area
Japanese Grenadier Anchovy Fishing
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Fukuoka Area
Momote Matsuri (Festival) at Yodogawa Tenjinsha Shrine
