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HAPPENING NOW

This event is held at Fukushima Hachiman Shrine in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and features traditional karakuri puppet theater that has been performed for about 280 years since its inception in 1744. The performance includes beautifully decorated three-tiered floats and live music with shamisen and drums.

Dates

September 20–23, 2026

Happens every year

Location

Fukuoka · Kyushu

Crowd level

Regional attendance

Entry

Paid admission

Official site

city.yame.fukuoka.jp/kanko/9275.html