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Hakata Dontaku Guide 2025

Summary by Fukuoka Now
A signature event during Golden Week in Fukuoka, Hakata Dontaku draws massive crowds—typically around two million over two days—making it one of Japan’s largest festivals. The name “Dontaku” is said to originate from the Dutch word zondag, meaning “Sunday” or “holiday.” The festivities begin with the Hakata Matsubayashi, the festival’s historic core with roots stretching back over 840 years. Over two days, three auspicious gods on horseback, acc…
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Fukuoka Now broke the news in on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
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