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Hakata Okunchi 2026

22 Oct 2026 — 24 Oct 2026

Kushida Shrine decorated with lanterns for Hakata Okunchi
Kushida Shrine on Hakata Okunchi, 2008. Past-event photograph; not the 2026 procession. Photo: Nissy-KITAQ / Photo source · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
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About the event

The three-day guide focuses on the shrine’s main festival period. Evening lanterns on 22–23 October offer a different visit from the procession on 24 October; use the current route information to choose a viewing position.

Plan your visit

Hours & closure days
22–23 Oct: evening lanterns. Main ceremony 23 Oct at 11:00. Procession 24 Oct planned 14:00–17:00.
Admission
Charges for individual activities were not confirmed in the announcement.
Tickets & booking
Check the procession route and latest timetable; do not obstruct worshippers or participants.
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Location & access

Kushida Shrine and procession area

Kushida Shrine and procession area

1-41 Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka

Getting here

Use the organiser’s venue map to locate the entrance.

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Event details checked 11 Oct 2026. Times are Japan Standard Time.

More in the same neighbourhood

Dates may differ. Check each event before combining visits.