Nagasaki Kunchi

Nagasaki Kunchi

Event Overview

An autumn festival of Suwa Shrine boasting over 390 years of history. The town that dedicates dances is called "Odori-machi," and it gets its turn once every seven years. At the four dance venues (paid) including Suwa Shrine, Otabisho, Yasaka Shrine, and Chuo Park, the shout of "Motte Koi," meaning encore, resonates every year, and the excitement of the audience filling the venue reaches its peak. You can also see performances during the "Niwaki-mawari," which visits local businesses and homes. The sight of the three portable shrines that "descend" to Otabisho on the previous day (Maebi) rushing back to Suwa Shrine on the following day (Atobi) is truly breathtaking.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Suwa Shrine
  • Address:   
  • 18-15 Kaminishiyama-cho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture (Suwa Shrine)
  • Public Transportation:   
Nagasaki electric track (tram) Suwa Shrine stop → 5 minutes walk
  • Phone Number:   
  • 095-822-0111 (Nagasaki Traditional Performing Arts Promotion Association (inside Nagasaki Chamber of Commerce))

Event Period

  • October 7 (Tuesday) to October 9 (Thursday), 2025

Price

Paid

Event Category

Mikoshi (portable shrines), festival floats, etc.

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