Fukuoka seasons: Cherry blossoms, autumn leaves and festivals
Find official seasonal information for Fukuoka, including cherry blossom observations, maple and ginkgo foliage dates, and the recurring schedule of major annual festivals.
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This page is updated every year at the same address. Please note the last checked date.
This is the starting point for Fukuoka seasonal and event information. Each page summarises only officially published dates and records. Flowering periods depend on the weather, so check the latest forecasts before travelling.
Available topics
| Topic | Content |
|---|---|
| Fukuoka cherry blossoms | Normal flowering and full-bloom dates, actual observations from the last two years and cherry blossom locations |
| Fukuoka autumn leaves | Normal red maple and yellow ginkgo dates, recent actual observations and officially introduced foliage locations |
| Fukuoka festivals and event calendar | Regular dates and the most recent schedules for Hakata Dontaku, Hakata Gion Yamakasa, Hojoya and Hakata Okunchi |
How to use these pages
- Choose your travel month, then read the relevant seasonal article.
- Normal dates are only references; actual dates depend on that year’s observations and forecasts.
- Festival schedules follow the organisers’ announcements. For years not yet announced, the site explicitly states “Pending announcement”.
Further reading
Sources
- 福岡管區氣象台 生物季節觀測狀況(福岡) (www.data.jma.go.jp, checked 2026-10-20)


