FebruaryNagasaki Lantern Festival
Kyushu ・ Nagasaki
Usually around February, at the time of the Lunar New Year (Spring Festival) (17 days from February 5 to 21 in 2027)
2027: Feb 5 (Fri) – Feb 21 (Sun), 17 days
Events & Festivals
Events & Festivals in Kyushu
Major events in Kyushu, with dates, access, crowds and what to wear.
Kyushu
Events & festivals in Kyushu
February
April–May
MayHakata Dontaku Port Festival
Kyushu ・ Fukuoka & Dazaifu
Every year May 3 and 4 (eve festival on May 2)
JulyHakata Gion Yamakasa
Kyushu ・ Fukuoka & Dazaifu
Every year July 1–15 (the Oiyama race starts at 4:59 in the early morning of the 15th)
September
OctoberNovember–FebruaryHuis Ten Bosch Winter Illumination
Kyushu ・ Sasebo & Huis Ten Bosch
Usually early November to late February
2026–27 season: Nov 6 (Fri) – Feb 25, 2027 (Thu)
November–FebruaryTakachiho Yokagura (Night Kagura)
Kyushu ・ Takachiho
Usually mid-November to early February the following year (dates differ by village)
NovemberOhara Festival
Kyushu ・ Kagoshima, Sakurajima & Ibusuki
Every year November 2 (Yoru Matsuri) and 3 (Hon Matsuri)
2026: Nov 2 (Mon) Yoru Matsuri & Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) Hon Matsuri
NovemberKaratsu Kunchi
Kyushu ・ Karatsu, Arita & Ureshino Onsen
Every year November 2–4 (Yoiyama on the 2nd, Otabisho Shinko on the 3rd, Yokujitsu-sai town tour on the 4th)
2026: Nov 2 (Mon) – Nov 4 (Wed), 3 days
Dates, times and access are based on official and other primary sources. Only dates confirmed by official sources are shown as “Confirmed dates”; otherwise the usual timing is given.
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