Nagasaki Kunchi Festival

Nagasaki Kunchi is the autumn festival of Suwa Shrine, held every year from October 7th to 9th in Nagasaki City. This festival began in 1634 (Kan'ei 11) and boasts a long history. Nagasaki Kunchi is also designated as a nationally designated important intangible folk cultural property, and its traditions and culture are loved by many people. The charm of Nagasaki Kunchi lies in its diversity and historical background. First of all, Nagasaki Kunchi is characterized by unique dances and costumes influenced by foreign cultures, which sets it apart from other Japanese festivals. In addition, combined with the beautiful scenery of Nagasaki City, the atmosphere of the festival is very attractive. Furthermore, Nagasaki Kunchi is an event that lets you feel the solidarity of the local people. Source of information and images: Official event website (please refer to the information section at the bottom of the page for the website URL)