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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
- November 1 - December 25, 2025
Christmas Advent
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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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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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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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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
- 21-23 September every year.
Miyajitake Shrine Autumn Grand Festival
Don't miss the spectacular procession, which is like stepping back in time to the Heian period (794-1192).
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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
- 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
- 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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Fukuoka Area
Miare Festival
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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
Shinkoshiki Taisai (Procession of Gods Festival) at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
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Kitakyushu Area
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
Buzen City Minato Festival
3,000 fireworks! Saturday night market will be held at the same time!
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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
Yame Fukushima’s Toro Ningyo and “Akari to Chapponpon” 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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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
- January 3
Tamaseseri 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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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
Miyajidake Jinja Shobu (Iris) Flower Festival
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Chikugo Area
- October 3 (Sat) & 4 (Sun), 2026
Yame Jōyō 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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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
- Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, 2026
Fukutsu Festival at Aeon Mall Fukutsu
It’s autumn, it’s Fukutsu, it’s festival time!
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Chikugo Area
Kowakamai (Government-Designated Intangible Folk Cultural Asset)
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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
Global Arena
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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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Chikugo Area
- Saturday, November 22, 2025
Tanushimaru Mushi-oi Matsuri
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Fukuoka Area
Atago-Jinja Shrine- Hozuki (Ground cherries) Summer Festival
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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
Mekari Shinji (Shinto Ritual)
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Fukuoka Area
Blindfolded Female Sumo Wrestling (Masue Goro Inari Shrine)
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Fukuoka Area
Takasu Kagura (Shinto theatrical dance)
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Fukuoka Area
- Saturday, October 31, 2026: Eve Festival
Sunday, November 1, 2026: Main Festival
Don To Kagashi(Scarecrow) Festival (Chikuzen Town)
The largest-ever giant straw scarecrow makes its appearance! Fireworks will also be launched at various locations throughout the town.
- Saturday, October 31, 2026: Eve Festival
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Chikuho Area
- Saturday, October 24 – Sunday, October 25, 2026
Held annually on the first Saturday and Sunday after October 20.
Kanada / Kozaki Yamakasa Recital
- Saturday, October 24 – Sunday, October 25, 2026