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Karatsu Kunchi
Medium crowdKyushuKaratsu, Saga
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Date
November 2–4
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Region
Kyushu
About this festival
Karatsu's grand autumn festival with 14 elaborate, lacquered floats (hikiyama) — some over 5m tall — pulled through the town. UNESCO-registered as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Highlights
- ✓14 lacquered floats
- ✓UNESCO Intangible Heritage
- ✓Some floats 5m+ tall
- ✓400-year history
Getting There
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Karatsu Station (JR Karatsu Line from Fukuoka, ~80 min)
Plan your visit to Karatsu Kunchi
🔥 Peak-season rooms sell out weekly
Find hotels near Karatsu Kunchi
From ¥4,500/night•Via Booking.com
- ✓ Free cancellation on most rooms
- ✓ Compare 28M+ properties
- ✓ No booking fees
⏰ Lock in before prices rise — this week's rates may not hold
⭐ Top tours fill 1-2 weeks ahead
Browse tours in Karatsu
From ¥2,800•Via Klook
- ✓ Skip-the-line e-tickets
- ✓ Mobile voucher, no printing
- ✓ Free cancellation up to 24h
⏰ Mobile voucher instantly — skip the ticket line on arrival
🚄 ¥5,000+ cheaper than Japanese ticket offices
Check Japan Rail Pass prices
From ¥50,000 (7-day)•Via JRailPass
- ✓ 7, 14, 21-day pass options
- ✓ Activate within 1 year
- ✓ Free shipping worldwide
⏰ Must be bought BEFORE arrival — tourists only
