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131 results found
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Fukuoka Area
- January 3
Tamaseseri Festival
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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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Kitakyushu Area
- Friday, July 24 – Sunday, July 26, 2026
Competition Performance: Saturday, July 25, 2026, 6:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Tobata Gion Oyamagasa Festival
- Friday, July 24 – Sunday, July 26, 2026
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Chikugo Area
- July 18 (Sat) - 26 (Sun), 2026
July 18 (Sat) Port Festival/Marine Day Ceremony
July 25 (Sat) 10,000-person dance, Gion Rokuzan procession, competition, and final performance
July 26 (Sun) Portable Shrines: A Grand Parade of the Snake Mountai
Omuta Daijyayama (Large Snake Float) Festival
- July 18 (Sat) - 26 (Sun), 2026
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Fukuoka Area
- November 1 - December 25, 2025
Christmas Advent
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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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Kitakyushu Area
- Saturday, September 19 – Sunday, September 20, 2026
Held rain or shine. Subject to cancellation in the event of severe weather (scheduled).
Wasshoi Hyakuman Summer Festival
“Change for the Future – Let’s Create Together a Bright Future for Our Town and Festival!”
- Saturday, September 19 – Sunday, September 20, 2026
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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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Chikuho Area
- Saturday, August 15, 2026
*In case of rain, the event will be extended to August 16 (in case of rain on August 16 as well, the event will be cancelled)
Furusato Kawara Summer Festival Bon Odori Festival
- Saturday, August 15, 2026
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Fukuoka Area
- Wednesday, July 1 - Wednesday, July 15, 2026 : Decorated Yamakasa open to the public
July 12 (Sun.) : Oi Yamakasa Narashi
July 13 (Mon.) : Group Yamakasa Show
July 15 (Wed.) (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!
- Wednesday, July 1 - Wednesday, July 15, 2026 : Decorated Yamakasa open to the public
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Chikugo Area
- Eve Festival: Monday, August 3, 2026
Main Festival: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Kurume Water Festival
- Eve Festival: Monday, August 3, 2026
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Chikugo Area
- Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Held annually on August 25.
In case of rain, the event will be postponed to Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Mizuta Tenmangu Shrine Sentomyo Fireworks Festival
Fire festival with 1,000 lights that beautifully illuminate the tower
- Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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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
- Saturday, August 22, 2026
* A pre-event celebration is scheduled for Friday, August 21.
* In the event of rain, the event will be postponed to Sunday, August 23.
Miyako-machi Summer Festival
- Saturday, August 22, 2026
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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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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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Kitakyushu Area
- Sunday, September 27 – Sunday, October 4, 2026
Sunday, October 4, 2026 : Shinko Grand Festival
Held annually from the fourth Sunday of September to the first Sunday of October.
Kanda Yamakasa Festival
The heroic and magnificent “Kanda Yamakasa” changes its appearance three times during the festival period.
- Sunday, September 27 – Sunday, October 4, 2026
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Fukuoka Area
- Friday, July 25, 2025 *Yamakasa only on July 25; starts at 14:00
Summer Festival: Thursday, July 24 - Friday, July 25, 2025
Maebaru Yamakasa, Summer Festival (Hibuse Jizo Festival, Wagoshi)
Everyone in the local community looks forward to this summer festival!
- Friday, July 25, 2025 *Yamakasa only on July 25; starts at 14:00
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Chikugo Area
Summer Festival at Tanabata Shrine
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Chikugo Area
- Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Held in light rain.
Held annually on September 15.
Akaji Hachimangu Hojo-ya Dedication Fireworks Festival
Experience the power of 2,000 fireworks up close!
- Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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Chikugo Area
- November 1 (Sun) – 3 (Tue, National Holiday), 2026
*Held annually from November 1 to 3
Hakushu Festival and Parade on Water
130 illuminated donko boats parade through Yanagawa at night.
- November 1 (Sun) – 3 (Tue, National Holiday), 2026
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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
- 2026年8月1日（土）※雨天中止
Okawa Citizen's Summer Festival
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Kitakyushu Area
- Saturday, September 26, 2026
Yuikirara Lantern Festival
A magical fusion of lantern lights and traditional kagura dance! Featuring fireworks for the very first time.
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Kitakyushu Area
- Sunday, July 12, 2026, and Friday, July 17 – Monday, July 20, 2026
Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa (Float) Festival
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Fukuoka Area
- Saturday, August 22, 2026
Nakagawa Citizens' Festival
The festival cams back after five years with 2,000 grand firework display!
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Fukuoka Area
Shinkoshiki Taisai (Procession of Gods Festival) at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
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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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Chikuho Area
Fuji Hachimangu Shrine River Crossing Festival
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Fukuoka Area
Global Arena
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Chikugo Area
Hirokawa Kofun Park Historical Museum (Kofun Pia Hirokawa)
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Kitakyushu Area
- Saturday, August 29, 2026
Cancelled in the event of severe weather.
Matsuri Minami Festival 2026
There will be fireworks, dancing, and lots of fun!
- Saturday, August 29, 2026
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Fukuoka Area
Oshiroi Matsuri (Face Paint Festival)
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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.
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Fukuoka Area
Miyajidake Jinja Shobu (Iris) Flower Festival
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Fukuoka Area
Miare Festival
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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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Chikugo Area
Yame Fukushima’s Toro Ningyo and “Akari to Chapponpon” Festival
