A festival dedicated to Yanagawa-born tanka poet and children’s songwriter, Hakushu Kitahara (1885-1942). Around 80 boats decorated with lanterns float down the canals of Yanagawa at night, past performers on riverside stages and stalls selling refreshments. Later, fireworks light up the night sky.
• 11/1 (Sun.) ~ 11/3 (Mon., Hol.)
• 18:00~
• Free to watch
• Takes place along the main canal route
• Yanagawa City, Fukuoka
• 0944-74-0891
• http://www.yanagawa-net.com
