JAPANESE FESTIVALS & SEASONAL EVENTS
For 2027, we list as basic dates the festivals whose fixed annual dates can be confirmed on their official websites. Individual events, viewing seats and traffic restrictions may not have been announced yet, so be sure to check the official information. For 2026, we list event information that has been officially announced.
106 festivals, 18 fireworks festivals · as of 2026-10-11 Japan time
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FestivalAichi · 2026
Three floats are pulled through the Arimatsu townscape on the Tokaido, with karakuri puppet performances offered and lantern-lit floats at night. The daytime session runs from 9:30 to 15:00 and the evening session from 18:00 to 21:30; the floats do not run in rain.
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FestivalNagasaki · 2026
The autumn grand festival of Suwa Shrine. In 2026, six odori-cho neighbourhoods each present their dedicatory dance.
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FestivalGifu · 2026
The annual festival of Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine. Highlights are the lavish festival floats, the karakuri marionette performance and the evening festival. Check the official announcement for the latest dates.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalChiba · 2026
A festival of Suwa Shrine in which 14 floats are pulled through the Shinjuku district of Sawara in Katori. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day, and on the afternoon of the 10th all 14 floats are pulled together.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalMie · 2026
A festival featuring Tsu's folk performing arts Tojin Odori and Shagouma, along with Anotsu Yosakoi dance performances. The venues are the areas around Oshiro Nishi Park and Phoenix-dori, and the 9th is the eve festival.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalChiba · 2026
An autumn festival in which more than 20 floats parade around Makata Shrine and the Omatsuri Hiroba plaza in the castle town of Sakura. Hours are 15:00 to 22:00, and it is about a 5-minute walk from Keisei Sakura Station.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalKagawa · 2026
The most important festival of Kotohiragu Shrine, with its main rites held over three days from October 9 to 11. At 9 p.m. on the 10th, the mikoshi (portable shrine) departs the main hall and a procession of about 600 people travels about 2 km.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalToyama · 2026
At Fugan Canal Kansui Park, the Tenmon Bridge is lit up and a white glowing tree illumination shines. Lights are on from 17:00 to 22:00, and admission is free.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalFukuoka · 2026
A pottery fair held in spring and autumn in the Koishiwara district of Toho, where about 40 kilns making Koishiwara ware and Takatori ware open their kilns all at once. During the event a free temporary shuttle bus runs between Hikosan Station and Gallery Koishiwara.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalOkayama · 2026
An event held at Ujo Park and other venues around Okayama Castle, with local food stalls, performing arts and history stages, and performances by a warlord troupe. It runs from 10:00 to 17:00 on both days.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalShiga · 2026
Thirteen hikiyama floats gather in front of Tenson Shrine and set off, parading through the town of Otsu to festival music and performing karakuri puppet shows at various points. The Yoimiya eve runs from the evening of the 10th until 21:00 and the main festival from 9:00 to around 17:30 on the 11th; viewing is free.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalTochigi · 2026
A festival centred on the "Kanuma Imamiya Shrine Festival Yatai Float Event", a national Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, in which carved yatai floats move through the city centre. On the 10th, the floats enter Imamiya Shrine from 12:30 p.m.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalYamagata · 2026
An autumn event in Kaneyama where the town's agricultural, forestry and fishery products, food and traditional performing arts come together at one venue. The venue is Green Valley Kamuro, and shuttle buses run from the surrounding car parks.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalNiigata · 2026
A bamboo lantern event that has continued in Murakami and holds its final edition this fiscal year, its 25th anniversary. It is held from 16:30 to 20:30 on both October 10 and 11.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalOsaka · 2026
The October festival of the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival, in which danjiri floats are pulled through the town. The Yoimiya eve starts at 6 a.m. on the 10th and the main festival runs from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the 11th; times vary by district.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalAkita · 2026
A food festival bringing together the kiritanpo hot pot of Odate, its home, and the foods of Akita. The venue is Nipro Hachiko Dome, and it is open from 10:00 to 17:00 on both days.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalFukushima · 2026
A chrysanthemum festival at Kasumigajo Park with chrysanthemum dolls and a chrysanthemum flower competition. It is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day during the period, and admission is free for junior high school students and younger.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalGifu · 2026
In Seki, the city of blades, blades are sold and traditional Japanese sword forging is demonstrated. About 40 cutlery companies set up stalls at the great cutlery bargain market in the Honmachi-dori shopping street.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalEhime · 2026
A festival in which about 150 danjiri floats and mikoshi portable shrines parade through Saijo on October 10 and 11 and from the 14th to the 17th. At the "Kawairi" on the Kamo River on the evening of the 16th, about 80 danjiri line up on the embankment and light their lanterns.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalShiga · 2026
The 29th autumn festival lights about 4,000 lanterns along the Hachimanbori Canal and the old castle town of Omihachiman. The bamboo tower light-up runs from 17:00 to 21:00, and there are also hands-on activities such as making bamboo lanterns.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalKumamoto · 2026
In Kikuchi City, white dragons large and small, including male and female dragons, parade around Furusato Sosei Citizens' Plaza, and about 3,000 fireworks are launched at the finale. It runs from 15:00 to 21:00, and admission is free.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalOkinawa · 2026
A tug-of-war in Naha with a history of more than 500 years; 2026 is the 56th edition. The Hatagashira procession is scheduled from 10:25 on Kokusai-dori, and the giant tug-of-war from 13:30 at the Kumoji intersection on National Route 58.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalToyama · 2026
In the Daimon district of Imizu, four hikiyama floats parade through the town as flower floats by day and lantern floats by night. Hours are from 9:00 to around 22:30, and at one point the floats cross Daimon Ohashi Bridge in a line.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalSaitama · 2026
The annual grand festival of Muku Shrine in Shimoyoshida, Chichibu, in which lit Ryusei rockets soar with a roar to a height of 300 m. It starts at 8:40 and is scheduled to end once 30 rockets have been launched.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalShiga · 2026
Five zuiki (taro-stalk) portable shrines are offered at Mikami Shrine in Yasu City. Held every year on the second Monday of October, it is designated a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalHyogo · 2026
The autumn grand festival of Matsubara Hachiman Shrine in Shirahama, in which the yatai floats and mikoshi of the seven former villages clash against one another. For the Yoimiya eve on the 14th, the Higashiyama yatai is scheduled to arrive in front of the shrine at 11:00.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalEhime · 2026
Taikodai drum floats fitted with decorative curtains embroidered in gold and silver thread go out into each district of Niihama. The "Kakikurabe", in which about 150 bearers lift a taikodai weighing about 3 tons, is performed at Yamane Ground and other places.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalWakayama · 2026
Over two days, the grand festival of Kumano Hayatama Taisha includes the sacred horse procession, the portable shrine procession and the Mifune boat festival. It is designated a national Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalNara · 2026
A Todai-ji festival marking the imperial edict to build the Great Buddha issued on October 15, 743. A Buddhist service is held from 10:00, along with a tea offering by the Omotesenke school and a celebratory Noh performance.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalKochi · 2026
Tosa forged blades, a traditional industry of Kochi Prefecture, are exhibited and sold and blades are sharpened, while original scarecrows are lined up at the venue. The venue is the prefectural Kagamino Park in Kami, and hours are from 10:00 to around 16:00.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalSaitama · 2026
Floats are pulled through the town of Kawagoe, and the "Hikkawase", in which floats face each other and compete with their festival music, takes place. Because the whole venue area is closed to vehicles from 10:00 to 22:00 on both days, visitors are advised to use public transport.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalAichi · 2026
With Hisaya Odori Park as the main venue, a special programme incorporating stage, booth and procession elements is held. This year the Nagoya Festival procession (including the Three Heroes) will not be held.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalIshikawa · 2026
A festival in the Yuwaku Onsen hot spring town of Kanazawa that sends the wishes written on wish tags hung from bonbori lanterns to the gods. The bonbori procession runs from 18:30 to 20:00, and an admission ticket is required to enter the hot spring town from the evening.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalTokushima · 2026
A traditional performing art of Iya in Miyoshi City, performed in prayer for a good harvest, is staged free of charge. The night performance is at 20:00 on the 17th at the Ushiroyama Rural Stage and the daytime performance is at 10:30 on the 24th; there is no parking, so use the free shuttle bus.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalOsaka · 2026
A festival held along Oshoji-suji, Daido-suji and other venues in Sakai City, featuring a matchlock gun corps demonstration and futon-daiko drum floats carried against each other. It runs 16:00–21:00 on the 17th and 11:00–16:00 on the 18th (some areas until 17:00).
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalShimane · 2026
Drum floats from 28 neighborhoods and 3 groups parade from the Otemae gate of Matsue Castle through Tonomachi and across the Matsue Ohashi Bridge to Shirakata Tenmangu Shrine. The procession sets off at 13:30, and free viewing seats open at 12:00.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalYamagata · 2026
The Nanyo Chrysanthemum Festival displays chrysanthemum dolls, and at the Hana Koen venue you can view dolls made by a craftsman. The venue is Nanyo Chuo Hana Koen park, open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalKyoto · 2026
A grand festival of Heian Jingu in which about 2,000 citizens parade through the city of Kyoto in the dress of each era, from the Meiji Restoration back to the Enryaku era. Paid viewing seats are set up at Kyoto Gyoen, Oike-dori and Heian Jingu-michi.
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At this annual festival of Yuki Shrine, people carrying burning torches parade through the village of Kurama from 18:00 until after 24:00. From 15:00 on the day, ordinary vehicles are barred and all parking lots are closed, so please use Eiden's Kurama Station.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalMie · 2026
A festival that has continued in Iga for more than 400 years and is designated a national Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property. In the Shinkosai procession of the main festival, the mikoshi procession is followed by the oni demon procession and nine danjiri floats parading through the castle town.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalFukuoka · 2026
An event that lights up the whole area of the castle tower plaza at Kokura Castle with 30,000 bamboo lanterns. Hours are 18:00 to 21:00 (admission until 20:30), and it is cancelled on rainy days.
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A festival with about 1,300 years of history, held in October of the year after a leap year in the old lunar calendar, and designated a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property. On the final day, rites begin before dawn and portable shrines race down Mt. Murone to the temporary shrines in town.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalMiyagi · 2026
The approach to Zuigan-ji, the grounds of Kanrantei and the Matsushima Kaigan Central Plaza are lit up at night. The lights are on from 17:00 to 21:00, and sightseeing boats that tour the illuminated islands also operate.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalKagoshima · 2026
One of Kagoshima's three major events, featuring a warrior procession, offerings of local folk performing arts, a local products fair and an athletic tournament centered on martial arts. The warrior procession's shrine visits start at 17:25 on the 24th and 13:30 on the 25th.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalIbaraki · 2026
A festival displaying about 8,000 pots of chrysanthemums, including upright and cascading styles, in the grounds of Kasama Inari Shrine. On November 3, ritual horseback archery is held at 10:00 and 14:00.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalNagasaki · 2026
A festival held throughout the shopping streets of central Hirado, with a light-truck market and local folk performances. It runs from 11:00 to 17:00, and on the 25th the Kameoka Shrine procession parades through the castle town.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalAomori · 2026
Around Nakano Shrine in Kuroishi City, the autumn colors of about 130 maple trees over 100 years old are lit up. The lights are on from 16:30 to 21:00, and Fudo Falls can also be seen from the red bridge.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalNagano · 2026
Held at Kaikoen, the Komoro Castle ruins, during the autumn foliage season, the festival features a light-up around Momijigaoka and the Toshin Chrysanthemum Exhibition. On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays during the festival, Kaikoen Parking Lots 2 and 3 charge a fee.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalTottori · 2026
A Shugendo festival is held at Mitokusan Sanbutsuji Temple, where mountain ascetics throw wooden tablets inscribed with wishes into a sacred fire. Visitors can join the fire-walking ritual from 13:50 for a 1,000 yen fee.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalGunma · 2026
The autumn leaves around Kajika Bridge, at the innermost part of Ikaho Onsen, are lit up at night. The lights are on from 16:30 to 22:00, and may be changed or cancelled depending on the weather.
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A chrysanthemum display and a special autumn foliage light-up are held in Hirosaki Park. The main venue is the Hirosaki Castle Botanical Garden, and the special autumn foliage light-up runs from 16:00 to 21:00.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalSaga · 2026
Hot-air balloon competitions are held for five days on the Kase River riverbed in Saga. 123 balloons are scheduled to take part in the 39th Pacific Cup.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalYamanashi · 2026
An autumn festival at Asahigaoka Lakeside Green Park in Yamanakako Village, where the autumn leaves are lit up to look even redder. The lights are on from 16:30 to 20:30.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalHiroshima · 2026
About 5,000 bamboo lanterns line the area around the townscape preservation district of Takehara, with traditional buildings lit up and works made of bamboo on display. 2026 is the 22nd edition, and hours are 17:00 to 21:00.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalKumamoto · 2026
An exhibition and sale of ceramics with 100 kilns exhibiting, mainly from the Amakusa islands, along with wheel-throwing and painting experiences, a food stall village and a local products fair. The main venues are the Amakusa Civic Center and gymnasium.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalMiyazaki · 2026
The Goshinko procession led by a lion, and the festive Shinshin procession that follows with the ancient ship Okiyo-maru and Shanshan horses, proceed from Miyazaki Jingu to the Oyodo Otabisho. The procession starts at 13:00 on both days, and traffic restrictions are in place on the day.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalTokushima · 2026
Awa Odori is performed over two days around Shinmachibashi-dori in Tokushima, and the National Awa Odori Summit is also held. The "Furusato Carnival: Awa Tanuki Festival" is held on the same days.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalTochigi · 2026
A pottery fair centred on the Jonaizaka and Sayado districts of Mashiko, where more than 800 tents and about 50 shops display Mashiko ware and other items. Hours are 9:00 to 17:00 (until 16:00 on the last day), and it is held even in rain.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalKochi · 2026
An event near the Kotogahama open-air theatre in Geisei, where local people light lanterns they have made from bamboo from neglected bamboo groves. Hours are 15:00 to 20:30, and a free shuttle bus runs from the temporary car park.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalNagano · 2026
An autumn festival at Takato Castle Ruins Park held when about 250 maple trees turn red, with events showcasing Takato's history and culture. Admission and parking are both free.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalFukui · 2026
Markets of autumn foods and local products, along with stage shows such as taiko drumming, are held at the Kuzuryu National Recreation Area in Ono City. Hours are 9:00 to 15:00 on both days.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalAichi · 2026
An autumn foliage event held at Korankei Plaza in Asuke-cho, Toyota; 2026 is its 71st edition. The grounds are open at all times, and the light-up runs every day in November until 21:00.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalIwate · 2026
Beginning with a memorial service for the four generations of Fujiwara lords, the festival includes a children's procession and a dedicatory Chuson-ji Noh performance at Chuson-ji, and the Ennen no Mai dance at Motsu-ji. During the period, local performing arts are also presented in front of Hiraizumi Station and in the grounds of both temples.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalOkinawa · 2026
Processions and stage performances in Ryukyu Dynasty dress take place at Shurijo Castle Park and on Kokusai-dori. On November 1 the Ryukyu Dynasty Picture Scroll Procession takes place on Kokusai-dori, scheduled from 12:30 to 15:00.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalIwate · 2026
At Chusonji Temple in Hiraizumi, a memorial service for the four generations of the Fujiwara lords and a children's procession take place on the 1st, local folk performing arts on the 2nd, and Noh theatre on the 3rd. The memorial service begins at 10:00 on the 1st.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalNiigata · 2026
Niigata Prefecture's chrysanthemum exhibition held on the grounds of Yahiko Shrine, where the entered chrysanthemums are also judged. It features a large landscape flower bed made of 30,000 small chrysanthemums and runs until November 24.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalGunma · 2026
A warrior procession in Kuragano-machi, Takasaki City, in which the Sixteen Horsemen of Kuragano Castle parade through town in full armor. A departure ceremony is held at Kuragano Shrine at 9:00, and a short play is also performed at Kuragano Elementary School.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalNagasaki · 2026
The autumn festival of Kameyama Hachimangu Shrine. On the first day, a procession of portable shrines, lion dancers and dance groups heads to the temporary shrine in Matsuura Park. On the third day it returns to the shrine by the reverse route, and watching is free.
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FestivalSaga · 2026
The autumn grand festival of Karatsu Shrine. Fourteen hikiyama floats parade through the old castle town. The 2nd is the Yoiyama evening parade, the 3rd the Otabisho Shinko procession and the 4th the Yokujitsusai (next-day festival).
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalKagoshima · 2026
A festival centred on the So-odori mass dance, in which dance groups move along the tram street to folk songs such as "Ohara-bushi". The Night Festival on the 2nd starts at 18:50 and the Main Festival on the 3rd at 10:20; the dance zone covers about 1,480 m from Takamibaba to Sanbashi-dori.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalShizuoka · 2026
An autumn festival in which dashi and yatai floats parade around Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha. The Yoimiya eve is held from 6:30 p.m. on the 3rd and the Honmiya main festival from 4 p.m. on the 4th.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalOsaka · 2026
As the core event of Osaka Festival of Lights 2026, illuminations divided into five areas line about 4 km of Midosuji. The lights are on from about 17:00 until 25:00, from the Hanshin-mae intersection to the Namba Nishiguchi intersection.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalKumamoto · 2026
A night walk through Suizenji Jojuen Garden amid light installations. Hours are 18:00 to 21:00 (last entry 20:30), and admission is free for junior high school students and younger.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalIshikawa · 2026
The lanterns, the Karasaki pine and the yukizuri snow ropes of Kenrokuen are lit up, and admission to the garden is free during the event hours. In November it is held on the 7th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th and 29th, from 18:00 to 21:00.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalTokyo · 2026
An annual event continuing since the Edo period, held on the days of the Rooster in November to pray for good fortune and prosperous business. 2026 is a year that goes only as far as Ni-no-Tori, with Ichi-no-Tori scheduled for November 7 and Ni-no-Tori for November 19.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalYamanashi · 2026
Events are held at a special venue and surrounding facilities to coincide with the roughly 400 to 500 trees in autumn colour on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi. The Momiji Corridor light-up runs from sunset until 21:00.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalNara · 2026
A traditional event in Nara Park in which seko handlers carrying red flags drive stags with fine antlers into the antler-cutting enclosure. The venue is the Rokuen antler-cutting enclosure in the grounds of Kasuga Taisha, from 11:45 to 15:00, and admission is 1,000 yen for adults.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalOita · 2026
An event recreating the legend of Manano Choja, said to have made the Usuki Stone Buddhas, with the streets wrapped in the light of bamboo lanterns and the Princess Hannya procession. The venue is the Niouza area in central Usuki.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalMiyagi · 2026
A traditional market that began in 1910 (Meiji 43), with about 180 stalls lining a street of about 600 m from Kashimadai Station. It is open from 9:00 to 16:00, and the venue is about a 1-minute walk from the station.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalFukui · 2026
An event where fishmongers and others from Echizen sell Echizen crab and seiko crab, with seiko crab soup, grilled seafood and more also on offer. The venue is Michi-no-Eki Echizen, and it is held from 9:00 to 15:00 on each of November 14, 15, 21 and 22.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalFukushima · 2026
An event in which torches are lit at the top of Mt. Goro in Midorigaoka Park, Sukagawa, with lighting scheduled for 18:30. In the daytime there are a torch procession and a workshop for making small torches, and stalls are set up along Taimatsu-dori and elsewhere.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalWakayama · 2026
An event celebrating the harvest of Fuyu persimmons in Kudoyama, with direct sales of persimmons and other local farm produce, stage shows and a flea market. The venue is the lawn plaza of Michi-no-Eki Kaki-no-Sato Kudoyama, from 10:00 to 16:00 on the 14th and from 10:00 to 15:00 on the 15th.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalChiba · 2026
This autumn leaves festival is held in Naritasan Park at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, and on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays during the festival, instruments such as the shamisen and koto are performed at the Ukimido pavilion. Events run from 10:00 to 15:00.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalYamaguchi · 2026
The central event of the Hagi Jidai Festival, in which people dressed as Kiheitai soldiers and the successive lords of the Hagi domain form a procession. From 9:00 to around 15:00, it covers about 1.8 km from Chuo Park through Omoto-machi to the front of Kanaya Shrine.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalShimane · 2026
Rituals to welcome the gods from all over Japan to Izumo: the Kamimukae ritual is held on Inasa Beach from 19:00 on November 18, followed by the Kamimukaesai at the Izumo Taisha worship hall. The Kamiarisai is held at the main hall on the 19th, 23rd and 25th, and the gods are sent off at the Karasadesai from 16:00 on the 25th.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalSaga · 2026
This autumn ceramics fair fills the town of Arita with Arita ware, and includes chances to watch wood-fired kiln firings at potteries that are normally closed to the public. At Imaemon Kiln the firing can be viewed from 7:30 on November 20, with groups changing every 30 minutes.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalHyogo · 2026
An event that lights up the area from in front of Himeji Station along Otemae-dori to the surroundings of Himeji Castle with about 510,000 LEDs. The lights are scheduled to be on from 17:00 to 22:00, and a lighting ceremony is held in front of the station on the first day, November 20.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalOita · 2026
An event in which about 20,000 bamboo lanterns are lit in the castle town of Taketa, reusing bamboo cut for satoyama conservation. Hours are 16:00 to 21:30, ending at 21:00 on the last day.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalKagawa · 2026
An autumn light-up held at Ritsurin Garden, a Special Place of Scenic Beauty in Kagawa Prefecture; 2026 is its 26th edition. Details are scheduled to be announced by Kagawa Prefecture around late October.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalHokkaido · 2026
Odori Park and other parts of central Sapporo are decorated with winter illuminations. The Odori venue runs from Odori Nishi 1-chome to 6-chome and can be seen until December 25; admission is free.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalOkayama · 2026
The grounds of Okayama Korakuen are lit up and the garden opens at night during the peak of the autumn leaves. Hours are 17:00 to 20:30 (last entry 20:00), and adult admission is 500 yen.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalTottori · 2026
A 16-day event decorating the area around the Tottori Sand Dunes car park with illuminations; admission is free. The lights are on from 18:00 to 21:00, with a lighting ceremony from 17:40 on the first day.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalTokyo · 2026
Held along the ginkgo-lined Koshu Kaido road, the festival features a checkpoint orienteering game, bazaars and local tourism and product stalls. This year's theme marks the 100th anniversary of the Koshu Kaido ginkgo avenue.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalKanagawa · 2026
Hasedera Temple in Kamakura opens for special night viewing with the autumn leaves lit up. Hours are from sunset until the gates close at 19:00, and admission is 400 yen for adults.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalMiyazaki · 2026
An annual festival at the kagura hall of Takachiho Shrine where all 33 night kagura dances are performed over two days. The eve festival starts at 18:00 on the 22nd and the main festival at 10:00 on the 23rd, with free admission.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalYamaguchi · 2026
The Gojinkosai festival of Hofu Tenmangu, in which about 5,000 hadakabo in white garments take part. The venue, Hofu Tenmangu, is about a 20-minute walk from Hofu Station on the JR San'yo Main Line.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalYamagata · 2026
Outdoor illuminations and a weekend-only Christmas market are held at Manabia Terrace in Higashine City. The lights are on from 17:00 to 21:30.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalHokkaido · 2026
An event with a tree set on the sea in front of Hakodate's Red Brick Warehouses, with fireworks launched every day at 18:00 as the tree lights up. The venue is Suehirocho, Hakodate City, and admission is free.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalHiroshima · 2026
Hiroshima City holds its winter illumination for 52 days. The lights are on from 17:30 to 22:30, starting at 18:00 on the first day.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalGifu · 2027
An event that lights up the Ogimachi district, a village of gassho-style houses, at night on four days: January 11, 17, 24 and 31. The lights are on from 17:30 to 19:30, and because it is fully reservation-only, you cannot take part without a reservation.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalHokkaido · 2027
Snow sculptures and more are displayed at three sites in Sapporo: the Odori, Tsudome and Susukino sites. At the Odori site, large snow sculptures and entries in the International Snow Sculpture Contest line West 1-chome to West 11-chome.
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FestivalOsaka · 2027
Held every year from late June to July 25. The main events are the Yoimiya on the 24th and, on the 25th, the Hongu main festival, the Funatogyo boat procession and the dedicatory fireworks. Details for 2027 have not been announced.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalKyoto · 2027
The festival runs from July 1 to 31 every year. The Yamahoko float processions are basically held on the 17th (Saki Matsuri) and the 24th (Ato Matsuri). For individual events and traffic restrictions in 2027, check future official announcements.
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FestivalAomori · 2027
According to the official information, it is held every year from August 2 to 7. Large Nebuta floats and haneto dancers move through the city, and the final day closes with floats on the sea and fireworks. Times and other details for 2027 will be announced later.
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FestivalAkita · 2027
According to the official information, it is held every year from August 3 to 6. Skilled performers balance kanto poles, hung with lanterns to resemble ears of rice, lighting up the main street. Details for 2027 will be announced later.
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FestivalMiyagi · 2027
These are the basic dates of August 6 to 8 every year, as given on the official website. Lavish bamboo decorations colour the city. Event details for 2027 will be updated once they are announced.
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FireworksHokkaido · 2026
Fireworks enjoyed from the lakeside at Toyako Onsen. The time given in the official information is 20:45–21:05. They are cancelled in stormy weather, so check the notice on the day.
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FireworksTokyo · 2026
A record of the 2026 festival as announced by the Sumida City Tourism Association. For the next date and how to watch, please check the official announcement when it is made.
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FireworksNiigata · 2026
These are the 2026 dates listed in the official information of the Nagaoka Fireworks Foundation. Do not apply them to the following year's dates or ticket sales; check the new information.
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FireworksShiga · 2026
Held off Otsu Port as the 40th anniversary festival. Combining fireworks, lasers, music and drones, 12,000 shells lit up the night over Lake Biwa. Information for 2027 will be updated after the official announcement.
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FireworksNagano · 2026
Large-scale fireworks over Lake Suwa, where the sound echoes off the mountains that surround the lake on all sides. The 78th festival in 2026 has ended. Check the official announcement for the next date.
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FireworksMie · 2026
A fireworks festival with about 300 years of history, set at Shichiri Mihama beach and Onigajo, known for fireworks set off on the sea surface and the grand Onigajo set piece. The 2026 festival has ended.
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FireworksAkita · 2026
One of Japan's leading competitions, in which pyrotechnicians selected from across the country compete in skill. Daytime and night fireworks are held; the 98th competition in 2026 has ended.
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A fireworks festival that Isesaki holds jointly with Honjo in Saitama Prefecture, with shells of up to the 1-shaku size launched. Launching starts at 6 p.m. and lasts about one hour; the launch site is the riverbed around Yattajima Chibikko Hiroba, and the event is cancelled in stormy weather.
Photo: FIND/47 / Wikimedia CommonsFireworksKanagawa · 2026
A fireworks festival at the confluence of three rivers on the Sagami River, launching about 10,000 fireworks, one of the largest displays in the prefecture, mainly starmines. The finale is the Great Niagara, and the event is cancelled in stormy weather.
Photo: FIND/47 / Wikimedia CommonsFireworksFukui · 2026
About 5,000 fireworks and a laser show light up the Hino River bank west of Yashiro-nishi Elementary School. The show is scheduled to start around 19:00 and will be postponed to October 11 or October 17 in bad weather.
Photo: FIND/47 / Wikimedia CommonsFireworksYamagata · 2026
A fireworks festival at Yonezawa Municipal Baseball Stadium that portrays the world of the Sengoku period with fireworks and flame effects. About 8,000 shells are launched in roughly one hour from 18:30, and paid viewing seats are available.
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A fireworks festival launched from Atami Bay and held several times throughout the year. The October 12 edition is scheduled from 20:20 to 20:40 and goes ahead even in rain.
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About 1,000 fireworks are launched from a barge off Katase Beach West. It runs from 18:00 to 18:30; it is cancelled in stormy weather, with no postponement date.
Photo: FIND/47 / Wikimedia CommonsFireworksIbaraki · 2026
Itako City's fireworks festival held at a special venue on the Kitatone River, now in its 48th year. The venue is Suigo Hokusai Park, and this year the viewing area is unreserved seating except for the premium seats.
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FireworksIbaraki · 2026
A major autumn competition in which pyrotechnicians from across Japan compete in three categories: starmine, No. 10 shells and creative fireworks. In 2026 it is scheduled to start at 17:30 on November 7, and to be postponed to November 14 in stormy weather.
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A fireworks festival held in November that began in Meiji 32 (1899). 2026 is the 120th edition; launching starts at 18:00, and the venue is Saigawa No. 2 Green Space on the west side of Nagano Ohashi Bridge.
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FireworksOsaka · 2026
A historic fireworks event that has been held in Tondabayashi on August 1. We have not been able to confirm a public date for 2026. Do not use past dates for travel planning; check the latest announcements from the PL organization and Tondabayashi City.
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FireworksKyoto · 2026
The organizer has announced that it will not be held in 2026. Do not use past ticket or access information as this year's event information.
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