Event Information
Festivals & Events from January to March
Bean Throwing
The boisterous and elaborate scattering of parched beans takes place at Shinto shrines and temples.
Date: February 3
Locations: Kofukuji Temple, Suwa Shrine, Matsumori Shrine & Maruyama Tour
of bean scattering events (Umezono Migawari Shrine, Tamaizumi Inari Shrine, Osaki
Inari Shrine & Kusunoki Inari Shrine)
Commemoration of the Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan
The Catholic archdiocese holds an annual event to commemorate the followers aged 12 to 64 years who were martyred during the period of oppression of the Christians.
Date: February 5
Location: Site of the Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan
Nagasaki Lantern Festival
Period: January 1-15 (Lunar New Year)
Locations: Minato Park, Shinchi Chinatown, Hamaichi Arcade, Kankodori, Kofukuji
Temple, Sofukuji Temple and other areas
Note: The last part of the festival is held at Sofukuji Temple (January 15, Lunar
New Year)
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