Toka Ebisu Shrine New Year Grand Festival and Kachimairi
Japanese name:十日恵比須神社 正月大祭・かち詣り
📅 Fri, Jan 8, 2027 - Mon, Jan 11, 2027
About this event
At Toka Ebisu Shrine located in Higashi Park, Yoshizuka, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, the "New Year Grand Festival" held annually from January 8 to 11 is bustling with numerous worshipers praying for thriving business and flourishing family fortune. Originating over 400 years ago, this festival is beloved by both local residents and tourists, drawing approximately 1,000,000 visitors each year. Around 400 street stalls line the approach to the shrine, and the fukubiki lottery, where every ticket wins an auspicious lucky charm, has become famous. Energetic shouts of "Grand Prize!" echo throughout the shrine grounds. In addition, around 15:00 on January 9, Hakata geigi perform the "Kachimairi" (walking pilgrimage on foot), adding elegance to the festival. This grand festival is an important New Year event that can truly be called a winter tradition of Fukuoka.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Toka Ebisu Shrine
7-1 Higashi Koen, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka 812-0045
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