Hakata Dontaku Port Festival Tours & Travel 2024

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Hakata Dontaku Port Festival (Fukuoka Prefecture)

Photo courtesy of Fukuoka City *The photo shows a past image (Image)

Held during Golden Week
A festival representing Fukuoka Hakata

It is held in Fukuoka City for just two days every year, on May. 3rd and 4th (the eve of the festival is held on May. 2nd), and is the largest festival in Japan, attracting approximately 2 million people from all over the country every year.
Highlights include the parade through Dontaku Square, flower carts, and dance performances on about 40 stages set up around the city! The entire city is filled with excitement as this is one of the largest festivals in Japan, with all citizens participating.

*There are no box seats available. Please enjoy the show at your own pace.
*In the event of rain or bad weather, parts of the parade may be canceled.