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Festivals in Saga

8 festivals in this area

Matsuri (3)Other (2)Seasonal (1)Dance (1)Religious (1)

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Karatsu Kunchi

Matsuri

Saga's grand autumn festival featuring 14 massive lacquered floats.

KyushuNov 2, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026Crowded

Free

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Kashima Odori Festival

Dance

Community dance groups fill central Kashima with music and summer celebrations.

KyushuEnded

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Hamasaki Gion Festival

Matsuri

Tall decorated floats move to festival music and turn dramatically through the streets of Hamatama.

KyushuEnded

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Arita Ceramic Fair

Other

Ceramics stalls and shops fill the pottery town of Arita during its spring fair.

KyushuDate unconfirmed

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Imari Tontenton Festival

Matsuri

Drum signals accompany encounters between portable shrines and floats in Imari.

KyushuDate unconfirmed

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Kashima Gatalympic

Other

Participants compete in playful mudflat events on the shores of the Ariake Sea.

KyushuDate unconfirmed

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Saga International Balloon Fiesta

Seasonal

Hot-air balloon competitions and related events take place beside Saga's Kase River.

KyushuDate unconfirmed

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Takezaki Kanzeonji Oni Festival

Religious

New Year rites at Takezaki preserve dances and a ritual struggle around a box containing an oni mask.

KyushuDate unconfirmed