This 1,000 year-old festival is one of the “big three” in Hakata and a great way to welcome Autumn. The 1km approach to Hakozaki Shrine is lined with around 500 busy stalls. Locals purchase fresh ginger and Hojoya hajiki a ceramic made by Hakata Doll artisans.
• 9/12 (Fri.) ~ 18 (Thu.)
• Hakozaki Shrine
• Free
• 092-641-7431
• 1-22-1 Hakozaki, Higashi-ku
• http://www.hakozakigu.or.jp/index.php
