Spring
From the end of March to early April it is the cherry blossom season. The neighboring Kokura Castle gets very crowded with people coming to admire its famous cherry blossoms. We recommend you stop by at RIVERWALK KITAKYUSHU first, to get your food and drinks to-go to enjoy under the cherry trees!
Summer
In any week in Summer, there will be some festivals going on somewhere in Kitakyushu. Strongly recommended are “Kokura Gion” in the 3rd week of July and “Wasshoi Hyakuman Summer Festival” in the 1st week of August. Both are held around Kokura Castle, which stands next to RIVERWALK KITAKYUSHU. “Wasshoi Hyakuman Summer Festival” in particular features s a spectacular parade that gathers together various festivals from all over Kitakyushu, as well as a fireworks display. July also is the summer bargain month at RIVERWALK KITAKYUSHU.
Autumn
In Japan, Autumn is the season of cultural events. At RIVERWALK KITAKYUSHU too, many events are held at its “Kitakyushu Performing Arts Center” and “Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art, Riverwalk Gallery” during this season.
Winter
The illuminations at RIVERWALK KITAKYUSHU are the most well-known illuminations in Kitakyushu. Every Winter, under a different theme, more than 350,000 light bulbs are used to decorate the illuminations.
New Year DECO BARGAIN
Directly adjacent to RIVERWALK KITAKYUSHU is “Yahata Shrine.” In the New Year, locals pay their first visits of the year to the shrine, and then head to RIVERWALK KITAKYUSHU for their first shopping of the year. January is also Winter bargain month at RIVERWALK KITAKYUSHU.
Tourism in Kitakyushu City
