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.
3 festivals, 0 fireworks festivals · as of 2026-10-11 Japan time
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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.
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FestivalGifu · 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 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.
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Gifu · Ongoing
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