Festival Events in Japan

Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival

Glowing goldfish put on a show in hopes of revitalizing this small village in Yamaguchi Prefecture.

Goshogawara Tachi-Neputa Festival

This unique parade features delicately made, tall floats.

Dotonbori Bon Odori International

This multicultural dance festival aims to honor the legacy of the 2025 Osaka Expo.

Hirosaki Neputa Festival

The less rowdy little sister of the Neputa festivals.

Yatori no Shinji Festival

Things heat up as 60 men rush towards the center of a pond to grab a limited 50 arrow-like talismans.

Kuroishi Neputa Festival

See the parade of floats at this beautiful festival.

Hirakawa Neputa Festival

Enjoy the sight of one of Japan's biggest floats at this beautiful festival.

World Cosplay Summit 2027

Join in as the streets of Nagoya fill with the very best cosplayers in the world.

Takatsuki Festival

Feel the community spirit and shake a leg at Osaka's Takatsuki Festival.

Kushimoto Festival

The Kushimoto Festival is a town-wide summer celebration.

Sumiyoshi Festival

A purification ritual and portable shrine festival at Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine.

Gion Festival 2027

Gion Festival is a month-long festival in Kyoto.

Umeda Yukata Festival

It's summer in the city, and Umeda's annual Yukata Festival is back.

Sakai Oouo Big Fish Night Market and Fireworks

This one-night summer festival in Osaka features a fish auction, food stalls, and over 700 years of tradition. Bonus: fireworks.

Yamaguchi Gion Matsuri

The highlight of this festival is an elegant dance performed in heron costumes.

Hita Gion Festival

See the enormous yamaboko floats parade around the historic town of Hita.

Otaru Tide Festival

Otaru's largest summer festival returns with fireworks and a portable shrine parade.

Gamagori Festival and Summer Fireworks 2027

Japan's legendary Pacific coast fireworks: 650-meter explosions from giant 200kg shells. The Gamagori Summer Fireworks Festival returns.

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.

Kiso Mikoshi Makuri Festival

Fireworks displays, enormous shrines, and a festive atmosphere await here!

Kumano Hayatama Taisha Ōgitate Festival 2027

The festival is held to pray for peace, prosperity, and good health.

Ikutama Festival

This lively summer festival is held each year at Ikutama Shrine in Osaka, easily accessible from Osaka Station.

Murakami Festival

This is one of Niigata’s biggest and most dynamic festivals.

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.