Kasuga Town's summer festival with about 30 night stalls and lively obon dancing
About this spot
An annual summer obon dance tournament held at the Kasuga Town Comprehensive Sports Park with community-wide participation. About 30 night stalls line the venue, offering summer festival attractions like goldfish scooping and shaved ice. Watching people of all generations from the local community dance in circles around the central tower reflects Kasuga Town's unique warm and friendly atmosphere. The sight of Mount Kasuga with its three peaks providing a backdrop as the sun sets is a beautiful view unique to this area.
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
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
Small change is handy for purchases at the night stalls. The sports park is large, so decide on a meeting place to avoid getting separated. Check the organizer's announcement for updates on cancellation due to bad weather.
Best time to visit
After 7 PM when the night stalls' lights turn on and the dancing circles grow larger is the most lively time.
Access & map
Kasuga Town, Tagawa District, Fukuoka Prefecture - Kasuga Town Comprehensive Sports Park
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2026 Kasuga Hometown Summer Festival Obon Dance Tournament - Full Day Experience
Fukuoka
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