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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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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
- November 1 - December 25, 2025
Christmas Advent
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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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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
- 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
- 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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Chikuho Area
Fuji Hachimangu Shrine River Crossing Festival
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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
Miyajidake Jinja Shobu (Iris) Flower Festival
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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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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
Miare Festival
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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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Chikugo Area
Okinohata Suitengu Shrine Festival
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Chikugo Area
Tsukiyomi Shrine Festival (“Sanyasama”)
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Chikuho Area
- Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11, 2025
*Second Saturday in May and the following Sunday
Itoda Gion Yamakasa
The 9-meter-high, 2-ton Yamakasa floats are overwhelmingly powerful!
- Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11, 2025
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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
Takasu Kagura (Shinto theatrical dance)
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Chikugo Area
Kurume Water Festival
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Chikugo Area
Spring Festival at Suitengu Shrine
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Fukuoka Area
- November 1 (Sat) – November 2 (Sun), 2025
Munakata Festival 2025
One of the largest outdoor music festivals in Kyushu! Featuring spectacular music-synchronized fireworks.
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Fukuoka Area
Kyokusui no En Festival
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Fukuoka Area
Global Arena
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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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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
- 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
- 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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Fukuoka Area
- January 3
Tamaseseri Festival
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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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Chikuho Area
- April 19 (Sun), 2026
This event is held annually on the third Sunday of April.
Jozenji Temple Wisteria Festival
- April 19 (Sun), 2026
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Fukuoka Area
- April 8, 2026 (Wednesday)
Late March to early April
Chinkokuji Temple Flower Festival
- April 8, 2026 (Wednesday)
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Chikugo Area
Daizenji Tamataregu Shrine’s “Oniyo” (Fire Festival)
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Chikugo Area
Summer Festival at Tanabata Shrine
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Fukuoka Area
Shiraito’s Kanmisogi (Purification Ceremony at Kumano Shrine in Itoshima City)
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Chikugo Area
- Saturday, November 22, 2025
Tanushimaru Mushi-oi Matsuri
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Chikuho Area
- 【Wasshoi Festival】Sun. 6 July, 2025 10:30 – 16:30 (at Kaho Terrace)
【Nagaregaki】Wed. 16 to Fri. 18 July, 2025
【Children’s Iizuka Yamakasa Festival】 Sat. 19 July, 2025 14:40 –
【Iizuka Citizen Yamakasa Festival】 Sun. 20 July, 2025
Iizuka Citizen Yamakasa Festival
- 【Wasshoi Festival】Sun. 6 July, 2025 10:30 – 16:30 (at Kaho Terrace)
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Fukuoka Area
Blindfolded Female Sumo Wrestling (Masue Goro Inari Shrine)
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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