Otsu Festival
Otsu Matsuri takes place in early October, which is preferable to the sticky July heat of Kyoto's Gion Matsuri. It features thirteen gorgeous tall lantern floats which can be viewed on the first day of the festival and a parade […]
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Yuiichi Festival
Yuiichi is a local craft festival in Yūki, Ibaraki prefecture. True to Yūki's history and rich weaving heritage, the Yuiichi event aims to bring together local people and crafts to celebrate Yūki's culture. Spread across Yuki's historical downtown streets, Yuiichi […]
Echigo Yuzawa Station Sake Festival
The Echigo Yuzawa area of Niigata Prefecture is known for two things in particular - snow and sake. You'll notice the region's pride in their sake even as you're passing through Echigo Yuzawa station, as it's home to the Ponshukan, […]
¥1000
Kiyozumi Cosmos Festival
Each year from around late September through until late October, approximately 5 million cosmos flowers bloom in a space of 7 hectares at the Kiyozumi Cosmos Field in Hyogo. The flowers have been cultivated in this area since 1990, and […]
¥300
Illumination Spectacle at Ashikaga Flower Park
Experience a mesmerizing evening of lights at Ashikaga Flower Park, recognized as Japan's top illumination display. Stroll through enchanting gardens filled with thousands of twinkling lights, breathtaking wisteria light tunnels, and captivating themed sets. Conveniently located near Tokyo, reach the […]
¥1000
Hakkai-san Firewalking Festival
The Hakkai-san Fire Walking Festival takes place twice a year in spring and autumn, at two different shrines at the start of the hiking routes up Mount Hakkai. The autumn festival is always on October 20th at the Hakkai-san Son […]
Tsuruse Yosakoi Festival
Tsuruse Yosakoi Matsuri is a fantastic traditional dance festival with a small-town vibe. It is held annually on the 3rd Sunday of October in Fujimi City, Saitama. For those unfamiliar with this kind of event, yosakoi is a type of […]
Shirakami Shrine Autumn Festival
Shirakami-san is a historic shrine in downtown Hiroshima, located right on Peace Boulevard. During its autumn festival, held on October 28 & 29 every year, the decorated shrine is buzzing, food and game stalls line the street, and you can […]
Keyaki Hiroba’s winter illumination display
The Keyaki Hiroba's winter illumination display is a must-see spectacle each year, with a unique theme that sets it apart from the previous year's display. This year, they are presenting "Brilliant Earth Garden", using stunning 500,000 lights to bring the […]
Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri
160 Kasugano-cho Nara 160 Kasugano-cho Nara, Kasugano, Nara, JapanTraditional performing arts can be enjoyed at this annual festival held since the 12th century. Named after the Wakamiya shrine that resides in the larger Kasuga-Taisha shrine complex, this On-Matsuri was originally held to pray for a rich harvest and […]
Free
Legoland BricXmas
The festive season is upon us, and Legoland will be welcoming it with their Legoland BricXmas event. Running from November 13th until December 26th, the family-friendly affair will include a variety of seasonal touches including the world's largest Lego Christmas […]
Free
Haneda’s New Year Edo Festival
Haneda Airport, Ota City, Tokyo 144-0041 Haneda Airport, Ota City, Tokyo 144-0041, Ota, Tokyo, JapanTo welcome the New Year, Haneda Airport is hosting a unique, unmissable event: the Haneda Edo festival, recreating the era of Shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa. Between January 1st and 3rd, you can enjoy different events on the theme of the Edo […]