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Fukuoka festivals & events: dates and access

Compare Fukuoka Oktoberfest, Ohori SEKAI, Hakata Riverside and seasonal festivals using official dates, hours and access.

Official sources reviewed and edited 2026-10-17

FIRST QUESTION

How should I fit a Fukuoka event into my trip?

Choose a published date range that matches your trip, then combine it with Hakata/Nakasu or Tenjin/Ohori. Check closed days, last entry and the return journey.

Published dates to compare with your trip

Dates use Japan local time. Being within the date range does not mean an event is open now. Check closed days, cancellations and tickets on the official page.

Within published date range

Fukuoka Oktoberfest 2026

Reisen Park · Nakasu-Kawabata

2026-10-16 ~ 2026-10-25

An evening option for German food and music after exploring the Kushida Shrine area.

Hours & closed days: Weekdays 16:00–22:00; weekends 11:00–22:00 · last orders 21:40
Access: About 3 minutes on foot from Nakasu-Kawabata Station.
Cost & visit checks: Check admission, food prices, performances and day-of operation through the official page. Keep an indoor meal as a fallback.

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Within published date range

Hakata Riverside Festival

Hakata River · Hakata-ohashi to Meiji-bashi

2026-10-09 ~ 2026-10-17

A riverside event combining illuminated scenery and Hakata food.

Hours & closed days: Weekdays 17:00–21:30; weekends and public holidays 13:00–21:30
Access: About 1 minute on foot from Nakasu-Kawabata Station Exit 5.
Cost & visit checks: Official listing: free admission, no reservations. Food purchases are separate; recheck performances and on-site operation before visiting.

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Within published date range

Ohori Japanese Garden SEKAI

Ohori Park Japanese Garden

2026-08-01 ~ 2026-12-31

A ticketed evening light and art event to plan separately from a daytime park walk.

Hours & closed days: October–December 18:30–22:00; last entry 21:30. Closed Mondays except public holidays and their eves.
Access: About 10 minutes on foot from Ohori-koen or Ropponmatsu Station.
Cost & visit checks: Official adult listing: advance ¥1,800 / same-day ¥2,300. Ages 12 and under need a guardian; preschool children enter free. Check date-specific opening and ticket conditions.

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Upcoming · published dates

Tenjin Ureshino Pottery Market

Tenjin Chikagai 1st Avenue event corner

2026-10-20 ~ 2026-10-25

A limited pottery market featuring Yoshida ware, suited to a Tenjin shopping stop.

Hours & closed days: 10:00–19:00; closes at 17:00 on the final day
Access: Use the official Tenjin Chikagai map to find the 1st Avenue event corner.
Cost & visit checks: Event-corner receipts do not qualify for the mall parking service. Check protective packing and return-flight baggage space.

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Seasonal festivals for a future trip

These are typical seasons from the official calendar, not confirmed dates or bookable products for the next edition.

Usually May 3–4

Hakata Dontaku

Plan around city-center parades. Check the next edition’s programme and traffic restrictions separately.

Official seasonal guide ↗

Usually July 1–15

Hakata Gion Yamakasa

Focus on Kushida Shrine and Hakata Old Town. Display floats and running events have different schedules.

Official seasonal guide ↗

Usually September 12–18

Hakozaki Shrine Hojoya

Consider combining it with Hakozaki Shrine. Check the organizer’s announcement for that year’s ceremonies, stalls and access.

Official seasonal guide ↗

Transport and rainy-day alternatives

On busy dates, check the walk from the station exit and leave time before the final train. Prepare an indoor alternative such as Hakata City or Tenjin Chikagai in case an outdoor event is cancelled.

Official sources and review date

Checked: 2026-10-17 · Review due: 2026-11-16

Itinerary, hotel-area and menu choices are JapanPin editorial suggestions, not firsthand reviews or live opening, seat or fare checks. Operating, booking and transport conditions can change after the review date.

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