Matsuri Festivals
Kikuchi Shirataki Festival
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 19:30–20:00 · Kikuchi City Community Plaza, Kikuchi · Kumamoto
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Dates
- Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 19:30–20:00
About this event
SummaryA spectacular finale to the Kikuchi Byakuryu Matsuri featuring a massive, synchronized fireworks display in Kumamoto Prefecture.
Highlights
- Approximately 3,000 fireworks launched over 30 minutes
- Music-synchronized fireworks for a stunning visual and auditory experience
- Powerful dragon dances performed by local residents
- Parade of four magnificent white dragons through the shopping district
Details
This event is part of the Kikuchi Byakuryu Matsuri held in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture. The festival includes stage performances by local residents featuring calligraphy, baton twirling, and dance. A key attraction involves four figures: two adult dragons (Byakuryu) and two young dragons (Wakaryu), which perform powerful and impressive dances carried by many participants. Additionally, four magnificent white dragons are paraded through the shopping district and into the citizen's square. The climax of the festival features a relentless barrage of fireworks, estimated at 3,000 launches, creating a dazzling and continuous display. The fireworks are launched with great force and are synchronized with music, adding to the excitement and grandeur of the festival. Estimated attendance is approximately 50,000 people.
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