Hakata Dontaku

博多どんたく港まつり

4.2Est. 90Fukuoka, Kyushu

Overview

Japan's largest Golden Week festival each May in Fukuoka, with 30,000 participants and over two million spectators.

Japan's largest Golden Week festival is held in Fukuoka at the beginning of every May, with 30,000 participants and over two million spectators. With a few significant breaks, the celebration has been going on for over 800 years, starting in the Heian period (794-1185).

Practical info

Japanese name: 博多どんたく港まつり
Nearest station: Gofukumachi Station (1 min walk)
Payment: Cards accepted
Reservations: No reservation needed. Free public event. Check dates on the local tourism website. Book accommodation early as hotels fill during major festivals.

Accessibility

Wheelchair entrance

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