Events

Oct. 9 ~

Oct. 17
Hakata River Kawadoko Event

Spend an autumn afternoon or evening by the Hakata River at this limited-time kawadoko, a traditional-style platform set up beside the water for eating...
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Oct. 17 ~

Oct. 18
Kyushu Rainbow Pride 2026

Kyushu Rainbow Pride 2026 offers two days to meet, learn and take part in activities celebrating diverse identities and...
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Oct. 16 ~

Oct. 18
18th Itoshima Craft Fes

Surrounded by mountains and the sea, Itoshima has become a base for artists and craftspeople drawn to its...
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Oct. 15 ~

Oct. 18
Tochoji Temple Five-Story Pagoda Special Opening

Tochoji Temple in Hakata Old Town will open the normally closed interior of its five-story pagoda for a special viewing. Visitors can enter the first...
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Oct. 24
Kukinoumi Fireworks Festival

One of Kitakyushu’s signature fireworks festivals, this event takes place over Dokai Bay beneath the...
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Oct. 23 ~

Oct. 24
Hakata Okunchi

Hakata Okunchi is Kushida Shrine’s autumn festival of thanksgiving, with a history said to stretch back around...
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Sep. 10 ~

Oct. 24
Regular Performances by Hakata Geigi

Regular performances by Hakata geigi are held at the Hakata Traditional Performing Arts Center near Kushida Shrine. Visitors can experience traditional...
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Oct. 25
Kawabata Night Festival

Kawabata Shopping Arcade turns into a lively festival street for the day, with flea-market finds, market stalls, food stands, and entertainment filling...
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