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Festivals and events in Kumamoto

30 major festivals and seasonal events in Kumamoto, across the whole year. We only list dates we have confirmed with official announcements.

Dates can change. Check the official website before you go.

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The .ics file only includes events whose dates we have confirmed with official announcements. Each entry links to the official website.

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August

  • 2026 Aug 15 (Sat) Ended
    Hitoyoshi Fireworks Festival
    Hitoyoshi City · Nakagawara Park (launch site) and the Hitoyoshi Castle Ruins history plaza (viewing area)
  • 2026 Aug 21–22 Ended
    Takamori Fuchinsai Festival
    Takamori Town · Central Takamori, around Takamori Station
  • Usually mid August
    Please check the official website for dates.
    Yamaga Lantern Festival
    Yamaga City · Omiya Shrine and central Yamaga
  • Usually late August
    Please check the official website for dates.
    Mamihara Hibuse Jizo Festival
    Yamato Town · Mamihara, Yamato (around the Mamihara shopping street and the Hibuse Jizo hall)

September

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November

December

  • Usually late December
    Please check the official website for dates.
    Kurokawa Onsen Yuakari Lantern Lights
    Minamioguni Town · Kurokawa Onsen hot spring village (Marusuzu Bridge, Kawabata-dori and nearby)

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