Hakata Okunchi
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History of Hakata area(Hakata-ku)
History of Hakata area(Hakata-ku)
Summary
Kids in traditional ritual costumes
Autumn Festival of Kushida Shrine on the 23rd and 24th of October is the seasonal feature of Hakata. This traditional festival of 1200 years old is held for giving thanks to the rich harvest of autumn. The pomp-filled parade with kids in traditional ritual costumes, lion dance (Shishimai), brass band and beauty contest winners from around Kyushu is worth seeing! There are also other events including a market celebrating the rich harvest and a sumo tournament.
| Address | [Kushida Shrine] 1-41, Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka |
| Access | 5 minutes walk from Nakasu-kawabata subway station.
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| MAP CODE | 13319706*56 |
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