Momiji Hachimangu Momiji Festival 2026 (Fukuoka): Nov 28–29, with Autumn Illumination from Nov 21 until 20:00

開催前（11/28(土)から）

日時11/28(土)〜11/29(日)

紅葉八幡宮の朱塗りの社殿（2010年撮影） — The vermilion shrine hall of Momiji Hachimangu Shrine (photographed in 2010)

The Momiji Festival (Momiji Matsuri) at Momiji Hachimangu Shrine in Sawara Ward, Fukuoka, is held on Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29, 2026. The autumn-leaf illumination of the grounds runs from Saturday, November 21 to Sunday, November 29, from evening until 20:00. During the 2 festival days there are Japanese-umbrella lanterns and food stalls, a dedication live concert on the 28th, and dedicated performances of Chikushi Mai, Beni Daiko and Yagyu Shinkage-ryu swordsmanship on the 29th.

In short

Festival: Sat, Nov 28 and Sun, Nov 29, 2026. Illumination: Nov 21–29, evening until 20:00.
Nov 28: dedication live concert from 18:45. Nov 29: Chikushi Mai at 16:00, Beni Daiko at 17:00, swordsmanship at 18:00.
Limited goshuin (shrine seal) at ¥600, only during the festival.
Almost no parking on festival days. 7 minutes on foot from Exit 4 of Fujisaki Station.

Checked with official pages on October 27, 2026 (Japan time).

1. Schedule and dedicated events for the 2026 Momiji Festival

According to the shrine’s notice for the 2026 festival, issued on October 15, the festival is held unless the weather is severe, and only the dedication stage is cancelled in rain. Momiji Hachimangu notice for the 2026 Momiji Festival (Japanese)

Saturday, November 28: from 18:45, a dedication live concert by iima (a music unit of Maki Nagayama and Takayuki Ishii) and saxophonist Hironori Ura.
Sunday, November 29: Chikushi Mai (a traditional dance) at 16:00, Beni Daiko (drums) at 17:00 and a Yagyu Shinkage-ryu swordsmanship demonstration at 18:00.

The Japanese-umbrella lanterns are lit only on the 2 days of the 28th and 29th, from evening until 20:00 on both days. The autumn-leaf illumination starts a week before the festival, on the 21st, so you can also see it in the evening from the 21st to the 27th.

2. Limited goshuin at ¥600, made with a paper cut-out

During the Momiji Festival, only a limited goshuin with a paper cut-out collage (¥600) is available. The paper cut-out is pasted directly into your goshuin book and then stamped and written over, and the shrine handles both writing directly in your book and a pre-written sheet. The design will be announced later.

The shrine is also known for the Shishi Matsuri (lion festival) on the first Saturday of August, a Fukuoka City Intangible Folk Cultural Property. The Momiji Festival is an annual event listed as the “last Saturday and Sunday of November”. Momiji Hachimangu annual events page (Japanese)

3. Getting to Momiji Hachimangu Shrine and parking

The venue is Momiji Hachimangu Shrine (1-26-55 Takatori, Sawara Ward, Fukuoka). The nearest station is Fujisaki Station on the Fukuoka City subway Airport Line, 7 minutes on foot from Exit 4. On festival days there is almost no parking, and the shrine asks visitors to look for a nearby coin parking lot or to come by public transport. For inquiries, call the shrine office (092-821-2049).

Address: 1-26-55 Takatori, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka · Google Maps · Tel: 092-821-2049

Checked with official pages on October 27, 2026 (Japan time): the shrine’s notice for the 2026 Momiji Festival (updated October 25) and its annual events page.