亮点

  • Massive 'Wasshoi' dance parades through Kokura
  • Mikoshi processions and taiko drumming
  • A fireworks finale that draws around a million people

由来与背景

Created in 1988 to unify the festivals of the five towns merged into Kitakyushu, the festival now draws around a million people over the first weekend of August.

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
About 10–15 minutes' walk from JR Kokura Station.　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, music fans, families

温馨提示

Stake out a spot along the main parade route in Kokura on the Saturday evening for the dance and mikoshi processions.

交通

Central Kokura (Katsuyama Park area and city streets) — Katsuyama Park, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka

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