Kyushu · 3 events

What's on in Kumamoto.

Festivals, fireworks, illuminations and seasonal events across Kumamoto, checked against official sources.

Feb212027

Kumamoto, Kumamoto · Sport · Sun 21 Feb 2027

A 13,000-runner city marathon that finishes beneath Kumamoto Castle's keep, held in late February alongside a 30 km race and fun run.

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Aug152027

Yamaga, Kumamoto · Festivals · Sun 15 to Mon 16 Aug 2027

A thousand women dance with gold paper lanterns on their heads through Yamaga on 15 and 16 August.

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Kumamoto, Kumamoto · Festivals · Sun 19 Sep 2027

Autumn grand festival of Fujisaki Hachimangu Shrine in Kumamoto City, centred on a Shinko procession with decorated horses.

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