Morioka Sansa Odori Dance Festival
Keen to see one of Tohoku's liveliest festivals? Get all the details here on the Morioka Sansa Odori Dance Festival.
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Takatsuki Festival
Feel the community spirit and shake a leg at Osaka's Takatsuki Festival.
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Tatemon Festival
The Tatemon Festival in Uozu, Toyama, showcases stunning lantern-lit floats, traditional music, and a community celebration, making it a must-visit summer event.
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Sumiyoshi Festival
A purification ritual and portable shrine festival at Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine.
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Kyoto Honganji Temple Bon Dance
Modern music meets traditional at this Bon Odori dance just north of Kyoto Station.
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Hita Gion Festival
See the enormous yamaboko floats parade around the historic town of Hita.
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Ono Hiyoshi Shrine Sanno Festival
Marvel at lion dances and demons at this unique festival with wonderfully unusual costumes.
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Kinugawa Onsen Dragon King Festival
Watch as the Manto Mikoshi, a portable shrine glowing with ten thousand lanterns, parades through the night.
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Shin-Umeda Osaka Summer Festival
Looking for a family-friendly festival in the heart of the city? The Shin-Umeda City Summer Festival features traditional Bon dances, kids' games, and exciting attractions.
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Nagoya Port Fireworks Festival 2026
A small (just 3,000 fireworks), but scenic, fireworks festival.
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Ikutama Festival
This lively summer festival is held each year at Ikutama Shrine in Osaka, easily accessible from Osaka Station.
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Miyajima Kangen-sai Festival
Kangen-sai is the largest and greatest annual festival held at the Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima island.
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Ito Matsukawa River Tub Riding Race
This quirky race held since 1956 sees individuals in barrels paddle down the Matsukawa River in Ito City on the Izu Peninsula.
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Abare Festival
The Abare Festival, also known as the "Fire and Violence Festival," is a fierce annual event in Noto, Ishikawa, featuring chaotic mikoshi rituals and fiery traditions.
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Tōhoku Kizuna Festival
This festival creates a fun and vibrant atmosphere through various stage events and local food stalls.
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Horikawa Festival
The event features illuminated straw boat parades, lion dances, taiko drumming, and the grand Oyama (lion mountain) procession.
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Koinobori at Ōboke Gorge
View the iconic koi carp streamers hanging above Yoshino River at Ōboke Gorge.
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Hamamatsu Flying Dragon Festival
Ever wanted to see the mystical dragons of the Nintendo Zelda games come to the life?
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Soma Nomaoi Wild Horse Chasing Festival
A traditional festival showcasing military skills and horseback riding in Fukushima.
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Mantō Mitama Festival
As the sun goes down, feast your eyes on thousands of lanterns and a traditional Japanese dance performed by 100 shrine maidens in red and white.
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Kyoto Nippon Festival 2026
Stunning plum gardens, illuminations, music, and more await at this top spring event.
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Sendai Aoba Festival
Every May, as Sendai’s zelkova trees turn green, the Sendai Aoba Festival takes center stage. Rooted in the legacy of the Date clan, this annual event is one of the city’s most significant …
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