
唐津くんちKaratsu Kunchi
Karatsu Kunchi唐津くんち
Plan your visit to Karatsu Kunchi
November 2 – November 4, 2026 · Saga, Japan · Expect big crowds
6h 30m
Shinkansen (Nozomi) to Hakata (~5h),
Subway + JR Chikuhi Line to Karatsu (~1h 20m). Subway portion not on JR Pass.
Dates verified for 2026. Most English guides list only the month — we confirm the exact days every year, so you can book flights and hotels with confidence.
概要Overview
唐津神社の秋の大祭。鯛や兜をかたどった巨大な「曳山(やま)」14台が、囃子とともに城下町を勇壮に曳き回される。
The autumn festival of Karatsu Shrine, where 14 giant lacquered floats shaped as sea bream, helmets and more are hauled through the castle town.
見どころHighlights
- ●鯛や兜の形をした漆の曳山14台
- ●砂地に曳き込む「曳き込み・曳き出し」
- ●「エンヤ」の掛け声と囃子
写真クレジット:Pekachu(CC BY-SA 4.0)— 出典Wikimedia Commons / ライセンス