Six Hakata wagashi shops rotate daily at 'hakatakara' in Kushida Shrine's approach, June 11-14, 2026 (10am-6pm), selling the iconic early-summer sweet Hakata Minazuki, created in 1999 by the Fukuoka Wagashi Guild.
A seasonal limited sale of 'Hakata Minazuki,' the wagashi symbolizing Hakata's early summer, will be held at 'hakatakara,' the product wing of Hakatamachiya Furusato-kan on Kushida Shrine's approach in Fukuoka City. The event runs June 11-14, 2026 (Thu-Sun), 10am-6pm. Inspired by Kyoto's traditional 'Minazuki' sweet, the confection was devised in 1999 by volunteers of the Fukuoka City Wagashi Guild with the vision of making it 'Hakata's standard wagashi 100 years from now.' All shops follow the shared rule of using bracken starch and adzuki beans wrapped in bamboo leaf. Rooted in the ancient custom of 'Nagoshi no Harae' purification rites, it is cherished as a talisman for warding off evil and praying for good health. Six long-established shops participate on a rotating daily basis: Fuki (adzuki/lotus bracken/zanmai), Seichian (dainagon/white adzuki), Uzuki (adzuki/gyokuro), Izumiya (adzuki/matcha/almond), Kagetsudo Juei (adzuki/hojicha), and Umeya (hon-warabi/milk tea). The venue, a townhouse over 100 years old, preserves Hakata's streetscape and history. Access: 5-min walk from Subway Gion Station or Kushida-jinja-mae; 15-min walk from Hakata Station.
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FAQ
When and where is the Hakata Minazuki seasonal wagashi sale held in 2026?
The event runs from June 11 (Thu) to June 14 (Sun), 2026 at 'hakatakara' (Hakata Machiya Furusato-kan product wing), 6-10 Reizenmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, from 10:00–18:00.
What is Hakata Minazuki?
Hakata Minazuki is a regional summer wagashi originated in Hakata in 1999, created by members of the Fukuoka City Wagashi Association. It uses warabi-ko (bracken starch), azuki beans, and is wrapped in sasa (bamboo grass), honoring the Nagoshi-no-Harae purification ritual.
Which shops participate and what products do they offer?
Six shops participate on a rotating daily basis: Fuki, Seichian, Totsuki, Izumiya, Kagetsudo Hisanaga, and Umeya. Products include varieties with matcha, houjicha, milk tea, and more.
How do I get to hakatakara?
Take the Fukuoka City Subway to Gion Station or Kushida-jinja-mae, then walk 5 minutes. From Hakata Station, it is a 15-minute walk. Address: 6-10 Reizenmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka.
What is the cultural significance of Hakata Minazuki?
Created in 1999 with the vision of becoming a Hakata standard wagashi in 100 years, it is tied to the ancient Nagoshi-no-Harae summer purification custom. After nearly 30 years, it has become a symbol of Hakata's early summer season.