Kose Shrine Autumn Annual Grand Festival (Kose Kyogen)
Japanese name:高志神社秋季例大祭（高志狂言）
📅 Mon, Oct 12, 2026
About this event
Held every year on October 12 in Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture, "Kose Kyogen" is a traditional comedic theater form handed down in the Kose district for more than 200 years. Performed as a dedication during the Autumn Annual Grand Festival of Kose Shrine, this celebration serves as part of preserving local cultural heritage; in recent years, local elementary school students have also joined the cast, weaving the tradition across generations. Kyogen is one of Japan's classical performing arts, characterized by stories rich in humor and satire. Through its distinct repertoire and expressive style, Kose Kyogen brings laughter and joy to the audience. This festival offers a valuable opportunity to experience local history and culture firsthand and is widely cherished as an autumn tradition in Kanzaki City.
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Kose Shrine (Kushida Sansho Daimyojin)
1229 Chiyodacho Shimoita, Kanzaki, Saga 842-0068
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