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GW RECOMMENDED DESTINATION KYUSHU AREA

Here are some destinations around hotels in Kyushu area which are perfect for enjoying Golden Week. 

Fairfield by Marriott Fukuoka Ukiha

Hakata Dontaku Festival

2-9-28 Hakataekimae, Hakata ward, Fukuoka

Hakata Dontaku is a festival held on May 3rd and May 4th every year in Fukuoka City. It attracts more than 2 million people every year and is
one of the largest festivals in Japan during the Golden Week season.

 

Ichinose-yaki Spring Festival

Ukihamachi AsadaUkiha, Fukuoka  Period : May 3 to May 5, 2025

During Golden Week, five potteries will be organizing spring festival.
You can also see the inside of potteries and possibly buy some great products in reasonable price!

 

 

Fairfield by Marriott Saga Ureshino Onsen

Arita Pottery Festival

954-9 Hei Honmachi, Arita, Nishimatsuura District, Saga   Period : April 29 to May 5, 2025
Open Start from early morning

During the festival, you will see many shops around the town, about 1.2 million people visit from all over the country, mainly from Kyushu. The quiet pottery village in daily life will be bustling with many people.

 

Hasami Pottery Festival

2255-2 Isekigō Hasami, Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki  Period : Apr 29 to May 5, 2025

More than 130 shops are joining this festival and many people visit to look for various pottery. You are able to commute between Arita station and the venue by shuttle bus.

 

 

Fairfield by Marriott Kumamoto Aso 

Daikanbo

2090-8 Yamada, Aso, Kumamoto Open 8:30~17:00

Daikanbo offers the best 360-degree panoramic view in Aso. Here, you can see the Five Peaks of Aso, as well as the Kuju Mountain Range.

 

Kusasenri

Kusasenrigahama, Aso, Kumamoto  Open: 24/7

Now the scenery is completely changed from the burned field in March. You can also enjoy the scenery of Japanese Azalea, which is in season around May, and if you are lucky, you can see them all over the place.

 

Aso Milk Factory Spring Rose Festival

781 Kosato, Aso, Kumamoto Period: Apr 26 to June 8, 2025

The Spring Rose Festival is held for over a month inside one of the largest rose domes in western Japan. You can enjoy rose viewing, as well as dining and shopping.

 

 

Fairfield by Marriott Kagoshima Sakurajima

Amberjack Festival

643-6 Kaigata, Tarumizu, Kagoshima  Date,Time: May 4, 2025 9:00~15:00

There are many experiences to enjoy Amberjack, such as catching them, feeding them, and more. In addition, you can walk around a large gathering of Tarumizu gourmet with local specialties.

 

Michi-No-Eki Tarumizu Hamabira

2036-6 Hamabira, Tarumizu, Kagoshima  Period: May 3 to May 5, 2025  Open 9:00~18:30

Workshops and kitchen car festivals are scheduled, some of which are recommended to be booked in advance. Both adults and children can enjoy the event.