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
2-9-28 Hakataekimae, Hakata ward, Fukuoka Period: May 3, 2026 to May 4, 2026
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.
Spring Plant Fair: Green Market
302-1, Zendojimachi Kizuka, Kurume Shi, Fukuoka Period: March 14, 2026 to May 31, 2026
One of Kyushu’s largest plant fairs. During Golden Week, the fresh greenery is at its most beautiful, and a variety of events are held where you can enjoy over a million plants. Be sure to enjoy shopping at the adjacent roadside station as well.
Fairfield by Marriott Saga Ureshino Onsen
954-9 Hei Honmachi, Arita, Nishimatsuura District, Saga Period: April 29, 2026 to May 5, 2026
Opening Hours: 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.
2255-2 Isekigō Hasami, Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki Period: April 29, 2026 to May 5, 2026
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
Aso Milk Factory Spring Rose Festival
781 Kosato, Aso, Kumamoto Usually held from GW to early June
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.
Aso Lantern Festival
3093 Miyaji,Ichinomiya,Aso,Kumamoto Period: April 11, 2026~May 10 Time: 18:00~22:00
The Aso Lantern Festival is held to honor the memories of those affected by the Kumamoto Earthquake that struck in April 2016 and to pass on the lessons learned from that disaster. It is a magical memorial festival where approximately 1,800 lanterns float in the night sky. The Aso Lantern Festival is held to honor the memories of those affected by the Kumamoto Earthquake that struck in April 2016 and to pass on the lessons learned from that disaster. It is a magical memorial festival where approximately 1,800 lanterns float in the night sky.
Fairfield by Marriott Kagoshima Sakurajima
3-11-2 Nishihara, Kanoya City, Kagoshima
April 25, 2026 Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Sasebo Band Concert
April 26, 2026 Base Open House & Air Show
Air Memorial in Kanoya is one of the largest events in southern Kyushu, primarily featuring an air show, held in Kanoya City, located in the center of the Osumi Peninsula in Kagoshima Prefecture.