Early dinner in the center of Kasuga Town before the festival
About this spot
The central area of Kasuga Town is dotted with locally beloved eateries. The location is close to the Comprehensive Sports Park where night stalls are set up, allowing you to take your time heading to the evening's main event after dinner. As the sun begins to set, you can feel the anticipation for the obon dance tournament spreading throughout the community.
Fireworks details
Name: ふるさとかわら夏まつり盆踊り大会
Date & time: 8/15 (Sat) 18:30–21:00
Venue: 田川郡香春町・香春町立総合運動公園
香春町立総合運動公園を会場に、地域を挙げて開催される夏恒例の盆踊り大会です。会場には約30店の夜店が軒を連ね、金魚すくいやかき氷など夏祭りらしい賑わいを楽しめます。中央に組まれた櫓を囲んで、地元の人々が世代を超えて輪になって踊る光景は、香春町ならではのアットホームな温かさに満ちています。三つの峰を持つ香春岳を背景に日が暮れていく様子も、この地ならではの美しい眺めです。
Tips
夜店での飲食には小銭があると便利です。運動公園は広いため、はぐれないよう待ち合わせ場所を決めておきましょう。荒天時の開催可否は主催者の発表を確認しましょう。
Food stalls
Scale: approx. 30 stalls
※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
After late afternoon on festival day, the area around the venue may become crowded, so it's reassuring to finish dinner early.
Best time to visit
About 45 minutes. A perfect time to enjoy a leisurely meal before the festival begins.
Access & map
987-1 Takano, Kasuga Town, Tagawa District, Fukuoka Prefecture 822-1403
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2026 Kasuga Hometown Summer Festival Obon Dance Tournament - Full Day Experience
Fukuoka
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