Festivals of Japan : Kyushu

Events across Japan. A collection ranging from traditional to seasonal offerings.

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* Due to COVID-19, many festivals are being cancelled this year. Please check each festival on the official website to confirm if it will take place or not.

Late January - Mid-February every year (tentative)

Nakiji Gusuku Cherry Blossom Festival –Night Illumination of World Heritage Nakijin Castle Ruins–

Okinawa

Late April - Early May every year (tentative)

Arita Ceramic Bazaar

Saga

Early July every year (tentative)

Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival

Fukuoka

Mid-July every year (tentative)

Kokura Gion Daiko Drums

Fukuoka

Mid-July every year (tentative)

Terukuni Shrine Lantern Festival

Kagoshima

Late July every year (tentative)

TOBATA GION OYAMAGASA

Fukuoka

Late July every year (tentative)

Hamasaki Gion Festival

Saga

Early August every year (tentative)

10,000 Eisa Dance Parade

Okinawa

Every year on the first Saturday of August.

Hyuga Hyottoko Mask Summer Festival

Miyazaki

Mid-August every year (tentative)

Yamaga Lantern Festibal

Kumamoto

Late October - Early November every year (tentative)

Saga International Balloon Fiesta

Saga

Mid-November every year (tentative)

Taketa Bamboo Lantern Chikuraku

Oita

Mid-April every year (tentative)

The Ushibuka Haiya Festibal

Kumamoto

Early May - Late May every year (tentative)

2020 Fukiagehama Sand & Flower Festa in Minamisatsuma

Kagoshima

Every year on November 2/3

Ohara Festival

Kagoshima

Mid-February - Early March every year (tentative)

Nagasaki Lantern Festival

Nagasaki

Late March every year (tentative)

The Kanoukaen

Nagasaki

April 1 to the following Sunday every year *There are irregularities

Beppu Hatto Hot Spring Festival

Oita

Third week in April every year

Nobeoka Daishi Matsuri

Miyazaki

Every year on the first Sunday or national holiday after September 16

Fujisaki Hachimangu Grand Festival

Kumamoto

Every year for three days from October 7 to 9

Nagasaki Kunchi Festival

Nagasaki

Early October every year (tentative)

Naha Giant Tug of War

Okinawa

Every year on the first Saturday/Sunday of November

Saito Tomb Festival

Miyazaki

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