| The cold winter is coming to an end and the new season is just beginning.
As the weather becomes warmer, nature starts to show its colors and the streets regain their lively atmosphere. Fukuoka offers many events to celebrate the spring season. We hope you'll join the joyful crowds! |
March~May 2006 |
Yanagawa Hina Doll Festival Sagemon Meguri
Date: until April 3
 Yanagawa is colorfully decorated with its unique sagemon hanging dolls.
March 11&12: First Seasonal Festival March 19: Ohinasama doll water parade April 3: Nagashibina Festival Contact: Yanagawa Tourism Cooperative 0944-73-2145 Transport: Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station |
Moji Port Retro Festival
Date: May 3-4
 Several exciting events that bring back the past, including the Rokumeikan Dance and Banana Auction. Contact: Kitakyushu City Tourism Association 093-541-4151 Transport: Get off at JR Mojiko Station |
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine: Kyokusui no En
Date: March 5
 In this purification ritual, a performer in full Hean-Era dress sings traditional Japanese poems while a cup floats down a narrow stream. When the cup arrives, he stops singing and drinks from it. Contact: Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine: 092-922-8225 Transport: 5-minute walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station |
Ai Deai Festival
Date: March 18-19
 This event introduces visitors to the beauty of Kurume-gasuri, a traditional cloth pattern. Features several fun attractions, including a Kurume-gasuri fashion show, a new-collection presentation and hand-weaving classes. Contact: Kurume-Gasuri Cooperative Association 0942-44-3701 Transport: Take Nishitetsu Bus to Jibasan-Kurume stop |
Kurume Azalea Festival
Date: April 5-May 5
 One of Japan's three major garden festivals, the Kurume Azalea Festival offers over 200,000 azaleas and 300,000 other decorative plants for sale and display. Contact: Kurume Azalea Festival Executive Committee 0942-47-1875 Transport: Take Nishitetsu Bus to Hyakunen Koen-Mae stop |
Ueno-yaki Pottery Festival
Date: April 21-23
 Ueno-yaki pottery has a 400-year history. A unique opportunity to purchase Ueno's subtle and elegant pottery at low prices. Contact: Ueno-yaki Cooperative Association 0947-28-5864 Transport: One-hour ride from Hakata Station Kotsu Center on the Nogata bus. |
Chikushino City Futsukaichi Onsen Fuji Festival
Date: April 29
Several events, including a wisteria memorial, stage events, tea ceremonies and a picture-taking event. Contact: Chikushino City Tourism Cooperative 092-922-2421 Transport: 15-minute walk from JR Futsukaichi Station |
Koishiwara Spring Pottery Village Festival
Date: May 3-5
 Held twice a year in spring and autumn in one of Fukuoka Prefecture's best-known pottery villages. Over 50 pottery shops sell their wares at low prices. Contact: Village Festival Administration Board 0946-74-2121 Transport: Take JR Hita-Hikosan Line to Hikosan Station, then 10-minute taxi ride |
Fuchi Yahata Shrine Kawawatari (River Crossing) Festival
Date: May 20-21
In this harvest festival, a large and colorfully decorated float and portable shrine are carried across a river to the roaring sound of taiko drums. Contact: Tagawa City Hall 0947-44-2000 Transport: 10-minute walk from JR Tagawaita Station on JR Hita-Hikosan Line |
