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Fuku Marche returns to Torikai Hachimangu Shrine in central Fukuoka on Sunday, August 16, 2026. This morning-to-early-afternoon farmers' market brings together Shine Muscat and other grapes from Asakura, freshly harvested summer vegetables, prepared food, drinks, crafts and live music.
Admission is free and the market runs from 9:30 to 14:00. There is no visitor parking inside the shrine, so the subway, bus, bicycle or walking is the practical choice. The official schedule was checked on August 11; outdoor stalls and performers may change because of weather or producer circumstances.
Key information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Date and time | Sunday, August 16, 2026, 9:30–14:00 |
| Venue | Torikai Hachimangu, 2-1-17 Imagawa, Chuo Ward |
| Admission | Free |
| Subway | About 7 minutes from Tojinmachi or 9 minutes from Nishijin |
| Bus | About 1 minute from Jigyō bus stop |
| Weather | Held in light rain; cancelled in severe weather |
Seasonal fruit and vegetables from Kyushu
The featured fruit is freshly picked grapes from Asakura, including Kyoho, Pione and Shine Muscat. Producers also plan to bring okra harvested that morning, large eggplants suitable for grilling, bitter melon, asparagus, rice and other vegetables from communities across Kyushu. Stock is limited, so arrive earlier if a specific fruit is your priority.
Lunch, drinks and pantry products
The market is designed for both grocery shopping and lunch. Expected dishes include vegetable-wrapped meat skewers, steak bowls, wood-fired pizza, green curry, brown-rice takoyaki, fruit smoothies and Kuju craft beer. Pantry stalls are scheduled to sell yuzu kosho, olive-oil preserves, lemon salt, additive-free honey and other small-batch products. Individual stalls and menus can change.
Rice-bag workshop and live music
A limited workshop lets visitors turn a reused rice sack into a bag. It takes about 20 minutes and costs ¥1,000, or ¥500 for visitors who pre-order or buy products from the rice producer Honowa. Each time slot holds five people and reservations are handled by Honowa's Instagram direct message; walk-ins are possible only if space remains. Live performances are also planned throughout the market.
Heat, access and venue etiquette
August in Fukuoka is hot and humid. Carry water, a hat and sun protection, and take breaks rather than trying to see every stall at once. The shrine car park is not available to market visitors. Pets are permitted when kept close and owners clean up after them. Bring a reusable bag if possible and check the official notice for last-minute weather decisions.
