This vibrant festival takes place in Nakasu, Kyushu’s largest entertainment district. Nakasu’s main street will be transformed into a pedestrian paradise, lined with around 60 food and drink stalls. Highlights include the “Nakasu Kunihiro Onnamikoshi,” where 500 women carry a portable shrine through the streets, starting from Kunihiro Shrine (Oct 25 at 19:30, Oct 26 at 19:00), and the “Oiran Dochu,” featuring four women dressed in elaborate Oiran costumes parading slowly through the town.
On Oct 24, as a pre-festival event, the “Hashigozake Taikai” pub crawl will be held. Participants can visit three participating establishments, including well-known clubs and long-standing venues in Nakasu. Tickets are available on the day for ¥3,500 near Deai Bridge, or in advance for ¥3,000 via Lawson Ticket from October.
• 10/24 (Thu.) ~ 10/26 (Sat.)
• 18:00~22:30 (10/24: 20:00~21:30)
• Nakasu Area, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
• http://nakasumatsuri.com/
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