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The autumn festival of Suwa Shrine that has continued since 1634

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The autumn festival of Suwa Shrine that has continued since 1634

Nagasaki Kunchi is the autumn festival of Nagasaki’s guardian deity at Suwa Shrine, and is held throughout the town every year for three days from October 7th. Nagasaki Kunchi began in 1634 when two courtesans dedicated the noh song Komee at Suwa Shrine. Many of the performances have foreign influences, and in 1979 they were classified as a nationally designated important intangible folk cultural property. The Nagasaki Traditional Performing Arts Promotion Association was established to support and develop Nagasaki Kunchi and the preservation of the performances, which plays a part in the economic and tourism promotion of Nagasaki City.

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2024 Dance towns and performances（To Be Determined）

  • 西濵町
    Nishihamano Machi
    傘鉾・龍船・二胡演奏 （Kasaboko・Jabune・Niko） （Niko）
  • 麹屋町
    Koujiya Machi
    傘鉾 （Kasaboko） 川船 （Kawabune）
  • 五嶋町
    Goto Machi
    傘鉾 （Kasaboko） 龍踊 （Ja-odori）
  • 銀屋町
    Ginya Machi
    傘鉾 （Kasaboko） 鯱太鼓 （Shachi-daiko）
  • 万才町
    Manzai Machi
    傘鉾 （Kasaboko） 本踊 （Honodori）
  • 八幡町
    Yahata Machi
    傘鉾･山伏道中･剣舞･弓矢八幡祝い船 （Yamabushi-douchu・Kenbu・Yumiya-hachiman-iwai-bune）
  • 興善町
    Kouzen Machi
    傘鉾 （Kasaboko） 本踊〔石橋〕 （Honodori Shakkyou）
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Performance time information

(Updated May 28)

October 7th October 8th October 9th

  • Suwa Shrine

    Chuo Koen

    Otabisho

    Estimated finish time

    Suwa Shrine

    Chuo Koen

    Estimated finish time

  • Kouzen-machi（Kasaboko Honodori）
    7:00

    Suwa Shrine

    8:10

    Chuo Koen

    9:10

    Otabisho

    9:40

    Estimated finish time

    16:00

    Suwa Shrine

    17:10

    Chuo Koen

    17:40

    Estimated finish time

  • Yahata-machi（Kasaboko Yamabushi-douchu Kenbu Yahata Yumiya-hachiman-iwai-bune）
    7:30

    Suwa Shrine

    8:40

    Chuo Koen

    9:40

    Otabisho

    10:10

    Estimated finish time

    16:30

    Suwa Shrine

    17:40

    Chuo Koen

    18:10

    Estimated finish time

  • Mansai-machi（Kasaboko Honodori）
    8:00

    Suwa Shrine

    9:10

    Chuo Koen

    10:10

    Otabisho

    10:40

    Estimated finish time

    17:00

    Suwa Shrine

    18:10

    Chuo Koen

    18:40

    Estimated finish time

  • Nishihama-machi（Kasaboko Jabune Niko）
    8:30

    Suwa Shrine

    9:40

    Chuo Koen

    10:40

    Otabisho

    11:10

    Estimated finish time

    17:30

    Suwa Shrine

    18:40

    Chuo Koen

    19:10

    Estimated finish time

  • Koujiya-machi（Kasaboko Kawabune）
    9:00

    Suwa Shrine

    10:10

    Chuo Koen

    11:10

    Otabisho

    11:40

    Estimated finish time

    18:00

    Suwa Shrine

    19:10

    Chuo Koen

    19:40

    Estimated finish time

  • Ginya-machi（Kasaboko Shachi-daiko）
    9:30

    Suwa Shrine

    10:40

    Chuo Koen

    11:40

    Otabisho

    12:10

    Estimated finish time

    18:30

    Suwa Shrine

    19:40

    Chuo Koen

    20:10

    Estimated finish time

  • Goto-machi （Kasaboko Jaodori）
    10:00

    Suwa Shrine

    11:10

    Chuo Koen

    12:40

    Otabisho

    12:10

    Estimated finish time

    19:00

    Suwa Shrine

    20:10

    Chuo Koen

    20:40

    Estimated finish time

* All Chuo Koen seats for the 8:10 amperformance on October 7th are invitation only.

The schedule and time of Nagasaki Kunchi'sperformances may change as follows due to weather conditions: 1. If the performance in the morning of the first day cannot be held, the schedule will be postponed until the next day or later. 2. If the performance in the eveningof the first day cannot be held, it will be held on the second day. 3. If the performance in the morning of the second day cannot be held, it will be held on the third daystarting fromOtabishoand thenSuwa Shrine, followed by Chuo Koenand thenYasaka Shrine. The performance at Chuo Koen will start at 9:30 am and Yasaka Shrine at 10:30 am. 4. Ifperformances cannot be held, check with the relevant venuefor schedule and time changes. 5. If the schedule and time of performanceare changed or canceled, 50% of the ticket fee will be refunded upon request. Refund procedures vary with each venue, so contact the relevant venuefor further information.

  • Yasaka Shrine

    Chuo Koen

    Estimated finish time

  • Mansai-machi（Kasaboko Honodori）
    7:00

    Suwa Shrine

    8:00

    Chuo Koen

    8:30

    Estimated finish time

  • Koujiya-machi（Kasaboko Kawabune）
    7:30

    Suwa Shrine

    8:30

    Chuo Koen

    9:00

    Estimated finish time

  • Kouzen-machi（Kasaboko ･Honodori）
    8:00

    Suwa Shrine

    9:00

    Chuo Koen

    9:30

    Estimated finish time

  • Ginya-machi（Kasaboko Shachi-daiko）
    8:30

    Suwa Shrine

    9:30

    Chuo Koen

    10:00

    Estimated finish time

  • Goto-machi（Kasaboko Jaodori）
    9:00
    10:00

    Chuo Koen

    10:30

    Estimated finish time

  • Yahata-machi（Kasaboko Yamabushi-douchu Kenbu Yumiya-yahata-iwaibune）
    9:30

    Suwa Shrine

    10:30

    Chuo Koen

    11:00

    Estimated finish time

  • Nishihama-machi （Kasaboko Jabune Niko）
    10:00

    Suwa Shrine

    11:00

    Chuo Koen

    11:30

    Estimated finish time

The schedule and time of Nagasaki Kunchi'sperformances may change as follows due to weather conditions: 1. If the performance in the morning of the first day cannot be held, the schedule will be postponed until the next day or later. 2. If the performance in the eveningof the first day cannot be held, it will be held on the second day. 3. If the performance in the morning of the second day cannot be held, it will be held on the third daystarting fromOtabishoand thenSuwa Shrine, followed by Chuo Koenand thenYasaka Shrine. The performance at Chuo Koen will start at 9:30 am and Yasaka Shrine at 10:30 am. 4. Ifperformances cannot be held, check with the relevant venuefor schedule and time changes. 5. If the schedule and time of performanceare changed or canceled, 50% of the ticket fee will be refunded upon request. Refund procedures vary with each venue, so contact the relevant venuefor further information.

  • Otabisho

    Suwa Shrine

    Estimated finish time

  • Kouzen-machi（Kasaboko Honodori）
    7:00

    Otabisho

    8:20

    Suwa Shrine

    8:50

    Estimated finish time

  • Yahata-machi（Kasaboko Yamabushi-douchu Kenbu Yumiya-yahata-iwaibune）
    7:30

    Otabisho

    8:50

    Suwa Shrine

    9:20

    Estimated finish time

  • Ginya-machi（Kasaboko Shachi-daiko）
    8:00

    Otabisho

    9:20

    Suwa Shrine

    9:50

    Estimated finish time

  • Nishihama-machi（Kasaboko Jabune Niko）
    8:30

    Otabisho

    9:50

    Suwa Shrine

    10:20

    Estimated finish time

  • Mansai-machi（Kasaboko Honodori）
    9:00

    Otabisho

    10:20

    Suwa Shrine

    10:50

    Estimated finish time

  • Goto-machi（Kasaboko Jaodori）
    9:30

    Otabisho

    10:50

    Suwa Shrine

    11:20

    Estimated finish time

  • Koujiya-machi （Kasaboko Kawabune）
    10:00

    お旅所

    11:20

    諏訪神社

    11:50

    終了予定

The schedule and time of Nagasaki Kunchi'sperformances may change as follows due to weather conditions: 1. If the performance in the morning of the first day cannot be held, the schedule will be postponed until the next day or later. 2. If the performance in the eveningof the first day cannot be held, it will be held on the second day. 3. If the performance in the morning of the second day cannot be held, it will be held on the third daystarting fromOtabishoand thenSuwa Shrine, followed by Chuo Koenand thenYasaka Shrine. The performance at Chuo Koen will start at 9:30 am and Yasaka Shrine at 10:30 am. 4. Ifperformances cannot be held, check with the relevant venuefor schedule and time changes. 5. If the schedule and time of performanceare changed or canceled, 50% of the ticket fee will be refunded upon request. Refund procedures vary with each venue, so contact the relevant venuefor further information.

Ticket Information

As each venue operates independently, contact them directly for information
regarding the sale of admission tickets and refunds.

The dedication time of each dance town is 30 minutes, and the dedication time of all 7 towns is planned to be 3 hours and a harf.

Please refrain from making inquiries during public holidays and Obon festival. (Aug.13-16).

October 7th October 8th October 9th
  1. Suwa Shrine
    ■ Time

    7:00～／16:00～

    ■ Sales start date and time Sales method

    June 7th (Friday) 7:00～

    Sales at Sajiki Steering Committee Office

    June 10th (Monday) 9:30～

    Sale via internet

    June 10th (Monday) 10:00～

    Sale via phone

    ■ Sales method details

    Suwa Shrine Kunchi Dance Stage Sajiki Committee

    Reception hours: Weekdays 9: 30-15: 00

  2. Central Park Kunchi Viewing Hall
    ■ Time

    8:10～／17:10～

    ■ Sales start date and time Sales method

    August 1（Tuesday） 10: 00-

    Sale via internet

    ■ Sales method details

    Nagasaki Traditional Performing Arts Promotion Association

  3. Otabisho
    ■ Time

    9:10～

    ■ Sales start date and time Sales method

    July 16 (Tuesday) 13:00～

    Telephone reception

    ■ Sales method details

    Otabisho Sajiki Committee

    * Office opening date July 18 (Tuesday)

    Reception hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 13: 00-16: 00 after the sale starting date.

  1. Yasaka Shrine
    ■ Time

    7:00～

    ■ Sales start date and time Sales method

    June 10 (Monday) 9:00～16:00

    Sale via internet

    June 20 (Thursday)~ (only weekday)

    Telephone reception

    ■ Sales method details

    Yasaka Shrine Sajiki Committee

  2. Central Park Kunchi Viewing Hall
    ■ Time

    8:00～

    ■ Sales start date and time Sales method

    August 1（Tuesday） 10: 00-

    Sale via internet

    ■ Sales method details

    Nagasaki Traditional Performing Arts Promotion Association

  1. Otabisho
    ■ Time

    7:00～

    ■ Sales start date and time Sales method

    July 16 (Tuesday) 13:00～

    Telephone reception

    ■ Sales method details

    Motofunamachi Otabisho Sajiki Committee

    * Office opening date July 18 (Tuesday)

    Reception hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 13: 00-16: 00 after the sale starting date.

  2. Suwa Shrine
    ■ Time

    8:20～

    ■ Sales start date and time Sales method

    June 7th (Friday) 7:00～

    Sales at Sajiki Steering Committee Office

    June 10th (Monday) 9:30～

    Sale via internet

    June 10th (Monday) 10:00～

    Sale via phone

    ■ Sales method details

    Suwa Shrine Kunchi Dance Stage Sajiki Committee

    Reception hours: Weekdays 9: 30-15: 00

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Where can I see the performances?

Nagasaki Kunchi's performances can be seen at paid venues and around the center of Nagasaki City.

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  • By car

    ■Access to Nagasaki city

    ・Nagasaki Expressway (Nagasaki Tarami IC) ⇒
    Nagasaki Bypass (toll) ⇒ Nagasaki City

    ・Nagasaki Expressway (Nagasaki IC) ⇒
    Nagasaki Dejima Road (toll) ⇒ Nagasaki City

    Traffic regulation information

    We will inform you after the announcement of the Nagasaki Police Department.

    City parking lots

    Please check「とむーで.com」

    During Nagasaki Kunchi, the roads around the venue are expected to be very crowded.Please use public transportation (tram, bus, taxi) as much as possible.

  • By public transportations

    ■Access to each venue

    Suwa Shrine

    Please take tram bound for "Hotarujaya" and get off at “Suwa-jinja Shrine” station

    Please get off at Nagasaki Bus / Nagasaki Prefectural Bus station “Suwa Shrine”

    Otabisho

    Please take trams bound for “Akasako” or “Sofukuji Temple” and get off at “Ohato”station(Beside Youme town Yumesaito)

    Please get off at Nagasaki Bus and Nagasaki prefectural bus“Ohato”or“Edomachi”Beside Youme town Yumesaito

    Chuo Koen

    Please take a tram bound for “Sofukuji Temple” and change trams at ShinchiChinatown”, to bound for “Hotarujaya”, get off at “Meganebashi Bridge”

    Please get off at Nagasaki bus “Chuopark”, Nagasaki prefectural bus “Shinwaginko mae” or Nagasaki bus and Nagasaki prefectural bus “Kozenmachi” or “Chuobashi”

    Yasaka Shrine

    Please take a tram bound for “Sofukuji Temple”and get off at“Sofukuji Temple”

    Please get off at Nagasaki bus “Sofukuji”