Nagasaki Kunchi is an annual festival of Chinzei Taisha Suwa Shrine, the tutelary deity of the people of Nagasaki, and has a history dating back more than 380 years. In 1641, after two prostitutes dedicated the noh song “Komee” in front of Suwa Shrine, it developed into a gorgeous festival incorporating foreign dances over the course of several hundred years. It is one of three kunchi festivals in Japan and is designated an important intangible folk cultural property. It is held for three days from October 7th-9th and neighborhoods throughout the town make it Nagasaki’s signature autumn festival.

Event Dates	Every year for three days from October 7 to 9
Event Details	October 7-9, 2024
Official site	https://nagasaki-kunchi.com/english
Location (venue)	Suwa Shrine and other locations around Nagasaki
Address	18-15, Kaminishiyama-machi, Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki (Suwa Shrine)
Venue website	https://nagasaki-kunchi.com/english/odoriba/
Price	Tickets are required on the landing. Prices vary depending on the seat.

Region	Kyushu
Category	踊り, Shrines and temples, Dance

Event organizers may change the date and time. Please check the official website.

update: Sep.27.2024