A festival dance in progress (reference photo)
Walk the streets of Koyanose at the 32nd Chikuzen Koyanose Shukuba Festival
The 32nd Chikuzen Koyanose Shukuba Festival takes place on November 1, 2026, in the Koyanose district of Yahata-nishi Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture. Enjoy a day of exploring the town and its festival, with a mass Shukuba Odori dance, open historic houses at the Townscape Museum, and a stamp rally visiting local landmarks and historic sites. The festival runs from 10:00 to 16:00, and everyone is welcome to join the mass Shukuba Odori dance.
- Venue
- Koyanose district, Yahata-nishi Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture
- Admission & participation
- Please check official announcements for admission requirements.
HIGHLIGHTS
Event highlights
From the dance circle to events around town
Koyanose-juku once flourished as one of the six post towns of Chikuzen. The festival takes place throughout the town, with its traditional streetscape as a backdrop. Rather than staying at one venue to watch a series of events, part of the fun is exploring the town while checking where the activities you want to see are taking place.
The festival’s main event, the mass Shukuba Odori dance, includes the Chikuzen Koyanose Shukuba Odori, designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property by Fukuoka Prefecture. The official announcement says that anyone may join, so you can take part in the dance rather than simply watch. If you’d like to experience a local dance up close, consider joining in.
Traditional dances from across Chikuzen and Buzen will be held at Suga Shrine. This is a different venue from the mass Shukuba Odori dance, so if you want to see several dances, check the location of each event when planning your route. The announcement does not list start times for individual performances, so check the official information for the day’s schedule.
A parade by the Koyanose Junior High School brass band is also planned, along with displays featuring fire and police vehicles, rides in a mobile earthquake simulator, and a market. Alongside the dances, you can enjoy other activities such as music and vehicle displays. The announcement does not list which vendors will be at the market, so check for the latest information if you have a particular stall in mind.
Trace the history of the post town through open historic houses and a tour of local landmarks
Historic houses and collection items will be open to the public at the Townscape Museum. Enjoy both the festival and the history of the post town: stroll past the traditional houses, then visit the museum to see the buildings and exhibits. You can also include a visit to the museum in your itinerary if you’re mainly interested in the dances and parade.
The stamp rally is described as a tour of local landmarks and historic sites. Combine it with a visit to the Townscape Museum to connect your sightseeing with a walk around town—for example, by exploring the streets after viewing the exhibits. The announcement does not provide the rally locations or instructions, so ask for details at the venue if you plan to take part.
The listed festival hours are 10:00 to 16:00. Start times for individual events such as the mass dance, traditional dances, and parade are not provided. If there’s something you particularly want to see, check the official information for the venues and the day’s schedule before planning your route. No admission or participation fees are listed, so check the official information for prices and participation requirements.
If you’re driving, note that an approximately 850-meter section within the former Koyanose post town will be closed to vehicles from 9:00 to 17:00 on the day of the festival. Events take place throughout the town, and the traditional dances have a separate venue at Suga Shrine. Rather than assuming the same travel time from the station for every event, check the location and access information for each activity you plan to attend.
EVENT INFORMATION
Dates & participation
Official title筑前木屋瀬宿場まつり
| Dates | 2026-11-01 |
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| Venue | Koyanose district, Yahata-nishi Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Admission and participation | Check the official information |
| Address | |
| Hours | 10:00~16:00 |
Hours, admission rules, and ticket availability are subject to change. Please check the official website before heading out.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE & TICKETS
Official website & tickets
Official event websitekoyanose.jpACCESS
How to get there
Step-by-step guide
Plan around the events you want to see
- 01
Check the venues
Traditional dances from across Chikuzen and Buzen will be held at Suga Shrine. Check the official information for the locations of other events you want to attend.
- 02
Check the schedule
The listed festival hours are 10:00 to 16:00. Start times for individual events are not provided, so check the schedule for the day.
- 03
Check vehicle restrictions
An approximately 850-meter section within the former Koyanose post town will be closed to vehicles from 9:00 to 17:00 on the day of the festival. Check the restricted section if you’re driving.
Detailed access info
Choose your venue from the official venue list, then check its address and access details. Please confirm the date, time, and transportation information for each venue.
Koyanose district, Yahata-nishi Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture
Multiple locations are not grouped into a single pin.
BEFORE YOU GO
Good to know before you go
Can members of the public join the mass Shukuba Odori dance?
Yes. The official announcement says that anyone may join the mass Shukuba Odori dance.