Festival Events in Japan

Hamamatsu Flying Dragon Festival

Ever wanted to see the mystical dragons of the Nintendo Zelda games come to the life?

Soma Nomaoi Wild Horse Chasing Festival

A traditional festival showcasing military skills and horseback riding in Fukushima.

Tōhoku Kizuna Festival

This festival creates a fun and vibrant atmosphere through various stage events and local food stalls.

Mifune Festival

Gander at traditional boats floating down the river carrying musicians and performers.

Sendai Aoba Festival

Every May, as Sendai’s zelkova trees turn green, the Sendai Aoba Festival takes center stage.

Kankame-Inari Yomiya Festival

See geisha entertain the locals at this very small festival in Kyoto.

Osaka Nemophila Festival

Two blues meet when a million nemophila flowers bloom in front of Osaka Bay.

Belgian Beer Weekend Nagoya

Taste 136 types of Belgian beer across 14 styles, with live performances from Belgian and Japanese bands.

Ninnaji Flower Festival

See the cherry blossom festivals at Ninnaji Flower Festival.

Naha Hari Dragon Boat Races

Feel the beat of the drum at Okinawa's biggest dragon boat races.

Osaka Comic Con 2026

Find all your favorite anime, manga, and comics in one place.

Kamo Kurabeuma Horse Racing Ritual

The Kamo Kurabeuma Horse Racing Ritual at Kamigamo Shrine is an ancient celebration featuring sacred horse races and traditional rituals.

Nijo Castle Sakura Festival 2027 — Sakura Nights

Stunning seasonal illuminations.

Mount Fuji Cherry Blossom Festival

The highlight of this Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival is the classic image of Japan you may see in guidebooks or blogs.

Okazaki Canal Boat Rides

See the beauty of cherry blossoms in bloom from the water.

Fuji-Kawaguchiko Cherry Blossom Festival 2027

Take this chance to visit Kawaguchiko during cherry blossom season and be rewarded with an incredible view of Mount Fuji.

Imamiya Shrine Yasurai Festival

Step under the flowers and shake off bad luck at Kyoto’s Yasurai Festival, one of the city’s three most unusual traditional celebrations.

Kawanishi Genji Festival

The Kawanishi Genji Festival celebrates a Japanese literary classic-"Tale of Genji".

Ryukyu Sea Fire Festival

Japan's earliest summer fireworks festival takes over Ginowan Seaside Park.

Shizuoka City Festival

The Shizuoka Festival is Shizuoka City's biggest spring festival.

Shingen-kō Festival and Samurai Parade

According to organizers, this is the largest samurai parade in the world.

Beppu Onsen Festival

Show your gratitude for some of Japan's most sought-after thermal waters at the Beppu Onsen Festival

Misato Plum Festival

Plum blossoms, ume snacks, and sweeping views. Misato’s plum season is unmissable.

Tsunan Snow Festival

Sky lanterns light up the night, snowboarders take on epic jumps, and local food stalls bring Niigata’s snow country to life at the Tsunan Snow Festival.