Fukuoka in November 2026 — Festivals & Events

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

🎪 Matsuri Festivals

Karatsu Kunchi

November 2-4, 2026 (every year on these dates)

Karatsu Kunchi is the autumn grand festival of Karatsu Shrine, held every year on November 2, 3 and 4, and the biggest event in Karatsu. Fourteen hikiyama floats, numbered in the order they were built, are pulled through the town. The float procession was designated a national Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property in 1980.

Access: Karatsu Station (JR)

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❄️ Winter & Illuminations

Christmas Advent 2026 (Fukuoka Christmas markets)

November 7 – December 26, 2026 (dates differ by venue)

Christmas Advent, one of Fukuoka's main winter events, holds its 14th edition in 2026 at venues from Hakata to Tenjin. The JR Hakata Station square venue runs from November 7 to December 25, and the venue at the Fureai Plaza on the west side of Fukuoka City Hall in Tenjin runs from November 14 to December 26, closed on November 28 and 29. Lighting times for each venue are posted on the official site.

Access: JR Hakata Station square; Fukuoka City Hall west-side Fureai Plaza in Tenjin (Tenjin Station, Fukuoka City Subway)

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