Festivals Hakata Gion Yamakasa Jul 1st - Jul 15th Fukuoka's most exciting festival: it's 5 am, the streets are packed, and the men are running.
Culture The Kokura Gion Festival Jul 15th - Jul 17th The Kokura Gion Festival is a frenzy of mid-summer community drumming in northern Kyushu. Get your taiko on!
Culture Hakata Temple Tour Mid Oct Hakata has a fine collection of temples and shrines that make for a relaxing day's stroll. Once a year the city lights up the..
Activities Kirin Beer Park Cosmos Festival Early - Late Oct The Kirin Beer Park in Fukuoka is adjacent to a large flower field, which is home to cherry blossoms and poppies during spring,..
Seasonal Tenjin Christmas Market Mid - Late Nov The Tenjin Christmas Market in Fukuoka brings a taste of Christmastime in Europe to the city. The event will have a range of food..
Culture Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament Mid - Late Nov Professional sumo's final tournament of the year will be held in Fukuoka City in western Japan from 11th to 25th November. Tickets..
Food Earth Vegan Fest Late Nov The Earth Vegan Fest is an event designed to spread awareness of veganism in Japan. The event will include stage presentations and..
Culture Kowakamai Dance in Miyama Late Jan Kowakamai, a 700 year old dance style, is still performed every year on Janaury 20th in southern Fukuoka prefecture.