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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FestivalSaga · 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.
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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 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.
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