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.
2 festivals, 2 fireworks festivals · as of 2026-10-11 Japan time
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FestivalNagano · 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 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.
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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.
Photo: 信州高原青馬写真クラブ / Wikimedia Commons
FireworksNagano · 2026
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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