Nagasaki Kunchi Festival
A 380-year-old shrine festival blending Japanese, Chinese and Dutch flair — spinning dragon dances, whirling umbrella floats and roaring 'Motte-koi' chants.
时间 · 地点
- 时间
- 2026/10/06 22:00 – 2026/10/09
- 地点
- Suwa Shrine and central Nagasaki venues（18-15 Kaminishiyama-machi, Nagasaki）
- 城市
- Fukuoka
- 交通
- Tram to Suwa Jinja-mae stop
- 费用
- 免费
- 主办方
- Suwa Shrine / Nagasaki Traditional Performing Arts Promotion Council
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Tram to Suwa Jinja-mae stop Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- culture seekers, families, art lovers
亮点
- Dragon dance (Ja Odori)
- Spinning umbrella floats (kasaboko)
- Multicultural Chinese & Dutch influences
由来与背景
Began in 1634 as the autumn festival of Suwa Shrine, reflecting Nagasaki's history as Japan's only open port during sakoku.
温馨提示
Free crowds gather at Chuo Park and the plaza by Nagasaki Station if you miss the paid seats.