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Nagasaki Kunchi
Medium crowdKyushuNagasaki, Nagasaki
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Date
October 7–9
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Region
Kyushu
About this festival
A 400-year-old festival at Suwa Shrine mixing Japanese, Chinese, and Dutch influences from Nagasaki's trading past. Dragon dances, decorated floats, and neighborhood performances that rotate every 7 years.
Highlights
- ✓400-year history
- ✓Chinese dragon dances
- ✓Dutch-influenced costumes
- ✓Suwa Shrine main venue
Getting There
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Suwa Jinja tram stop (Nagasaki Electric Tramway)
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