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Miyajidake Shrine’s Furin Festival fills the forest approach to the Okunomiya shrines with the sound and light of approximately 12,000 wind chimes. The 2026 event runs from July 1 through August 31.
In daylight, the attraction is the colour and sound of the chimes. After dark, the illuminated “Furin Milky Way” creates a different atmosphere. The shrine warns that lighting may be cancelled in rain and festival details may change.
2026 event information
| Dates | July 1–August 31, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Approach to Okunomiya, Miyajidake Shrine |
| Address | 7-1 Miyajimotomachi, Fukutsu, Fukuoka |
| Admission | Shrine grounds are generally free to enter |
| Contact | 0940-52-0016 |
Best time to visit
Visit during the day if you want to see the colours clearly and combine the festival with the main shrine and Okunomiya route. Visit around dusk for both daylight and illumination, but allow extra time because the forest paths become darker and return transport is less frequent.
A special festival goshuin may be available. Design, fee and stock can change, so ask at the shrine rather than assuming an online photo is still current.
Getting there
From JR Fukuma Station, the shrine is about five minutes by bus or taxi, or approximately 25 minutes on foot. If you stay for the illumination, check the return bus in advance. Parking is available, but roads can be busy on weekends and festival evenings.
- Wear shoes suitable for shrine steps and forest paths.
- Do not touch or pull the displayed chimes.
- Use quiet voices near worship areas and do not block the approach for photos.
- Check weather and the shrine notice before an evening visit.
Official 2026 Furin Festival notice
To combine this with other summer nights, see the Fukuoka Castle Night Market guide and the Fukuoka fireworks calendar.