This 1,000 year-old festival is one of the “big three” in Hakata and a great way to welcome Autumn. The 1 km approach to Hakozaki Shrine is lined with around 500 busy stalls. Locals purchase fresh ginger and Hojoya ohajiki, ceramic game counters made by Hakata Doll artisans.
Read our full guide, including schedules, map and more photos, here.
• 9/12 (Mon.) ~ 9/18 (Sun.)
• 10:00~22:00 (approx.)
• Free
• Hakozaki Shrine
• 1-22-1 Hakozaki, Higashi-ku
• 092-641-7431
• http://www.hakozakigu.or.jp/index.php
