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Karatsu Kunchi 唐津くんち

Karatsu Kunchi (唐津くんち; the suffix "kunchi" simply meaning festival) is a Japanese matsuri that takes place annually in November in the city of Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, on Japan's island of Kyūshū.

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Karatsu Kunchi — 唐津くんち
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LocationKaratsu, Saga (唐津市 佐賀県)
WhenNovember (Autumn — exact dates change every year)
Coordinates33.44517, 129.96740 · Open in Google Maps
TypeReisai
Official websitehttps://www.karatsu-jinja.org/kunti

Planning to go? The Karatsu Kunchi is held in November, but the exact dates, times and any entry fees are set year by year. Check the official website for this year's schedule before you travel.

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Basic data from Wikidata (CC0). Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), linked below. Details may change; the festival's official announcements are the authoritative source.

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