May 10th is Goto Day!! "Goto Islands Festival in Fukuoka" to be Held Again This Year!
The annual "Goto Islands Festival in Fukuoka" will be held from May 8th to 10th, 2026. This event introduces the charm of Goto's tourism and food to the people of Fukuoka through tourism PR, specialty product sales, local food tastings, and workshops.
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In conjunction with "Goto Day" on May 10th each year, an event is held to introduce the charm of Goto's tourism and food to the people of Fukuoka.
Onidake Takahama Beach
Event Outline
Name: "Goto Islands Festival in Fukuoka"
Duration: May 8, 2026 (Fri) 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
May 9 (Sat) & May 10 (Sun) 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Location: POP UP SHOWROOM "HiRaKu" (2-8-227 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City)
Meena Tenjin B1 "HiRaKu" (4-3-8 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City)
*Specialty product sales will be held at both venues from May 8 (Fri) to May 31 (Sun).
Scenes from last year's event
Contents
Goto Tourism PR
It's a 40-minute flight from Fukuoka to Fukue Island in Goto City! We will convey the charm of Goto, where abundant untouched nature remains, such as magnificent scenery and beautiful beaches.
Osezaki Lighthouse Douzaki Church
Sales of Goto Specialty Products
We will offer "Goto Udon," said to be one of Japan's three great udons, and local confection "Kanboro Mochi," as well as "Onisaba Sushi," which is hard to find outside the island, for a limited two-day sale on May 9th and 10th. Furthermore, island blessings such as "Camellia Oil," Goto sweets, and marine processed products will be available!
Goto Udon Onisaba Sushi
Kibinago scooping experience from Goto & "Kibinago no Iriyaki," Goto's local dish, for tasting
This is an experience where visitors can scoop kibinago for free. This event is very popular every year with everyone from small children to the elderly!
"Kibinago no Iriyaki" is a local dish of Goto where vegetables and dashi stock are cooked together with kibinago. Please enjoy it.
Date & Time: May 9, 2026 (Sat), May 10 (Sun)
Location: POP UP SHOWROOM "HiRaKu"
*Please note that due to weather conditions, products may not be available.
*Ends when stock runs out.
Kibinago Scooping Goto's Local Dish "Kibinago no Iriyaki"
Goto Shokudo (Diner) Open
Enjoy Goto's shochu, wine, and craft gin corner. Please savor them with Goto snacks.
Goto Snacks
Goto City Mascot Character "Tsubakineko" Appears
Take a picture with Tsubakineko!
Goto City Mascot Character "Tsubakineko"
Experience Goto's Culture! Workshops
Camellia Oil Lip Balm Making
Date & Time: May 9 (Sat) (① 2:00 PM -, ② 4:00 PM -)
Location: POP UP SHOWROOM "HiRaKu"
Application: Please apply in advance via POP UP SHOWROOM "HiRaKu" Instagram.
Camellia Oil Lip Balm
Please take this opportunity to visit the venue. We look forward to seeing you there.
Contact Information
Goto City Fukuoka Office (TEL: 092-409-0908)
Onidake Takahama Beach
Event Outline
Name: "Goto Islands Festival in Fukuoka"
Duration: May 8, 2026 (Fri) 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
May 9 (Sat) & May 10 (Sun) 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Location: POP UP SHOWROOM "HiRaKu" (2-8-227 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City)
Meena Tenjin B1 "HiRaKu" (4-3-8 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City)
*Specialty product sales will be held at both venues from May 8 (Fri) to May 31 (Sun).
Scenes from last year's event
Contents
Goto Tourism PR
It's a 40-minute flight from Fukuoka to Fukue Island in Goto City! We will convey the charm of Goto, where abundant untouched nature remains, such as magnificent scenery and beautiful beaches.
Osezaki Lighthouse Douzaki Church
Sales of Goto Specialty Products
We will offer "Goto Udon," said to be one of Japan's three great udons, and local confection "Kanboro Mochi," as well as "Onisaba Sushi," which is hard to find outside the island, for a limited two-day sale on May 9th and 10th. Furthermore, island blessings such as "Camellia Oil," Goto sweets, and marine processed products will be available!
Goto Udon Onisaba Sushi
Kibinago scooping experience from Goto & "Kibinago no Iriyaki," Goto's local dish, for tasting
This is an experience where visitors can scoop kibinago for free. This event is very popular every year with everyone from small children to the elderly!
"Kibinago no Iriyaki" is a local dish of Goto where vegetables and dashi stock are cooked together with kibinago. Please enjoy it.
Date & Time: May 9, 2026 (Sat), May 10 (Sun)
Location: POP UP SHOWROOM "HiRaKu"
*Please note that due to weather conditions, products may not be available.
*Ends when stock runs out.
Kibinago Scooping Goto's Local Dish "Kibinago no Iriyaki"
Goto Shokudo (Diner) Open
Enjoy Goto's shochu, wine, and craft gin corner. Please savor them with Goto snacks.
Goto Snacks
Goto City Mascot Character "Tsubakineko" Appears
Take a picture with Tsubakineko!
Goto City Mascot Character "Tsubakineko"
Experience Goto's Culture! Workshops
Camellia Oil Lip Balm Making
Date & Time: May 9 (Sat) (① 2:00 PM -, ② 4:00 PM -)
Location: POP UP SHOWROOM "HiRaKu"
Application: Please apply in advance via POP UP SHOWROOM "HiRaKu" Instagram.
Camellia Oil Lip Balm
Please take this opportunity to visit the venue. We look forward to seeing you there.
Contact Information
Goto City Fukuoka Office (TEL: 092-409-0908)