Hakata Old Town Festival 2024 October 3rd(Thu) to November 24th (Sun), 2024

Hakata Old Town Festival

For 53 days, enjoy city walks, kimono dressing, hands-on experiences, and dining at great prices.
Photogenic spots will appear around temples, shrines, and in the streets!
During the event, a digital stamp rally will also take place, adding to the fun!

From November 1st to 4th, there will be a light-up walk featuring the enchanting nighttime scenery of temples and shrines.
This year’s lighting theme is “Dragon”!

We hope you’ll visit the historic Hakata Old Town.

Check out the event guidebook here.

What is Hakata Old Town?

Hakata Old Town flourished as the center of Japan’s largest medieval trading port city, and it preserves many historical, traditional, and cultural elements dating back to the Middle Ages.
This area allows visitors to deepen their experience of Fukuoka through serene streets lined with historic temples and shrines, lively shopping districts, encounters with the traditional crafts and performing arts of Hakata, and the vibrant culture of Hakata's residents, known for their love of festivals.

Hakata Old Town Logo

Hakata Old Town Walking Map

Easily collect stamps while enjoying a stroll!

Hakata Old TownDigital Stamp Rally

October 3rd (Thu)
November 24th (Sun), 2024
Collect 7 stamps
from 50 spots in the Old Town and...

Hakata Old Town
Receive
an original hand towel gift

(Limited to the first 300 participants)

*A smartphone is required for participation.

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