Get ready for a vibrant festival in Nakasu, the largest entertainment district in Kyushu. Nakasu Avenue transforms into a pedestrian paradise, lined with over 60 food and drink stalls. Highlights include the “Nakasu Kunihiro Women’s Mikoshi,” where 500 women carry a portable shrine through the Nakasu area. The parade departs from Kunihiro Shrine at 7:30 pm on the 27th and 7:00 pm on the 28th. Another must-see is the “Oiran Dochu,” where four elegantly dressed courtesans slowly parade through the streets at 7:00 pm on the 27th (in case of rain, the event will move to the 28th).
Pre-festival Bar-Hopping Event: On the 26th, the festival kicks off with a bar-hopping event where you can visit three selected long-standing and popular clubs in Nakasu for just ¥3,500.
• 10/27 (Fri.), 10/28 (Sat.)
• 18:00~22:00
• Nakasu Area, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
• http://nakasumatsuri.com/
