Fukuoka in April 2027 — Festivals & Events

3 events in Fukuoka during April. Rooms near the biggest festivals go first, so book your stay as soon as your dates are set.

🎪 Matsuri Festivals

Fukuoka Castle Sakura Festival

Late March to early April (2026 edition: March 25 to April 8; 2027 dates not yet announced)

The Fukuoka Castle Sakura Festival is held at Maizuru Park, on the grounds of the Fukuoka Castle ruins in Chuo-ku. Its main draw is an evening cherry blossom illumination, with food stalls, a tea house and an ohanami plaza for picnics. The festival site does not list 2027 dates yet.

Access: Ohori Park Station is the nearest station; the festival site recommends public transport because driving causes heavy congestion.

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Peony and Shakuyaku Flower Festival (Hakozaki Shrine)

April (2026 edition: April 1 to 30; 2027 dates not yet announced)

Hakozaki Shrine's Shinen Flower Garden holds a Peony and Shakuyaku Flower Festival, listed as open April 1 to 30 in 2026 with no closures during the period. The shrine gives about 100 varieties and 2,000 peony plants blooming from early to mid-April, and about 30 varieties and 500 shakuyaku plants from mid to late April. Garden hours are 9:30 to 17:00, with last entry at 16:30.

Access: Hakozakigu-mae Station on the Hakozaki Line subway; the shrine's pages give no walking time.

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🎆 Fireworks

FUKUOKA Higashi Ward Fireworks Festival (32nd)

April 17

The 32nd FUKUOKA Higashi Ward Fireworks Festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 17, 2027, at Mishima Green Bay Walk on the Kashiihama Katao-Sa Coast in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City. The organiser, the Fukuoka Higashiku Fireworks Festival Executive Committee, lists about 7,000 shells and a launch start at 19:30. The event is held in rain and cancelled in severe weather, with no postponement.

Access: No parking is available; the organiser asks visitors to use public transport and mentions Chihaya Station, but gives no walking time.

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