Onojo, Fukuoka
44th Ono Castle Daimonji Festival
Sep 26-27, 2026
VenueDaimonji Park, Onojo
ScheduleA major autumn citizens' festival held September 26-27, 2026 at Daimonji Park, which overlooks Mt. Shioji where Japan's oldest mountain castle, Ono Castle, lies. During the festival the character "dai" (大) is lit up on the mountain, dream lanterns created from children's wishes glow on both nights, and character shows and stage performances fill the two-day program.