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Japan's largest festival, dating back 840 years, celebrates with parades of the Three Lucky Gods, children's processions, and modern Flower Cars.
2–4 May 2027FukuokaTeams parade towering floats through Fukuoka in this seven-century-old festival, competing to navigate the course fastest while traditional music and crowds fill the streets.
1–15 Jul 2027FukuokaLocated on an island in central Fukuoka, Nakasu is celebrated for its vibrant nightlife, entertainment venues, and traditional yatai street food stalls.
FukuokaFestival route in Fukuoka that transforms into Japan's largest Golden Week celebration, drawing two million visitors for the Hakata Dontaku parade.
FukuokaA Shinto shrine in Fukuoka dating to the 8th century, renowned for hosting the annual Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival in July with decorated floats.
FukuokaSasayama Shrine, dedicated to the god of martial arts and war, sits within Kurume Castle in Fukuoka with a main hall in traditional Edo period style.
FukuokaExperience teamLab Forest Fukuoka's digital art museum. Interactive nature installations blend learning with technology.
FukuokaThe Chikugo River Fireworks Festival in Kurume, Fukuoka, launches around 18,000 fireworks over Kyushu's longest river, with roots tracing back over 350 years.
5 Aug 2026Kurume · FukuokaThe 10th sand sculpture exhibition displays 28 works with a prehistoric theme, including pieces reaching six meters in height.
24 Oct – 9 Nov 2026Ashiya · FukuokaVideo game music from the Monster Hunter series receives live orchestral treatment by the Kyushu Symphony Orchestra in this touring concert event.
31 Oct 2026FukuokaJapan's largest festival, dating back 840 years, celebrates with parades of the Three Lucky Gods, children's processions, and modern Flower Cars.
2–4 May 2027FukuokaTeams parade towering floats through Fukuoka in this seven-century-old festival, competing to navigate the course fastest while traditional music and crowds fill the streets.
1–15 Jul 2027FukuokaA festival featuring massive serpent-shaped wooden floats that spew fire and smoke as they parade through Ōmuta City streets in July.
25–26 Jul 2027Omuta · FukuokaLocated on an island in central Fukuoka, Nakasu is celebrated for its vibrant nightlife, entertainment venues, and traditional yatai street food stalls.
FukuokaFestival route in Fukuoka that transforms into Japan's largest Golden Week celebration, drawing two million visitors for the Hakata Dontaku parade.
FukuokaA Shinto shrine in Fukuoka dating to the 8th century, renowned for hosting the annual Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival in July with decorated floats.
FukuokaSasayama Shrine, dedicated to the god of martial arts and war, sits within Kurume Castle in Fukuoka with a main hall in traditional Edo period style.
FukuokaThis Kyushu port has grown into one of Japan's busiest since the 19th century, handling containers and cargo while offering historical architecture and scenic sunsets.
Kitakyushu · FukuokaExperience teamLab Forest Fukuoka's digital art museum. Interactive nature installations blend learning with technology.
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