Shirakawago Winter Light-Up 2025
See a traditional Japanese village lit up bright on a cold winter's night.
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Kayabuki no Sato Snow Lantern Festival
An amazing chance to see a remote, snow-covered thatched village illuminated with hundreds of lanterns.
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Saikū Cultural Art Festival
★ Staff recommendationHot air balloons, a giant moon, and traditional performances from the past — welcome to the Saikū Cultural Art Festival.
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Dontosai Festival
Put some heat into your winter and New Year with this steamy (in more ways than one!) festival.
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Bad-Mouthing Festival
This bizarre New Year's Eve ritual, dating back to the Edo period, lets participants shout away their frustrations while trekking to the temple summit.
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Kōdai-ji Zen Temple Autumn Illuminations
Experience the enchanting autumn night illumination at Kodai-ji Temple, Kyoto. Wander through beautifully lit gardens with stunning autumn leaves.
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Kōrankei Momiji Festival
Catch the colors of the autumn leaves at this traditional Maple tree festival.
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Japan Umeshu Festa
Join the Japan Umeshu Festa in Kyoto for a unique opportunity to taste over 100 varieties of plum wine.
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Yatsushiro Myōken Festival
One of the oldest festivals in Japan with parades, performances, and costumes galore.
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Okinawa International Carnival
Samba, biker runs, live music, tug-of-war competitions, karate demonstrations, and much more.
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Shinno Festival
Discover Osaka's Shinno Festival, which takes place annually at Sukunahikona Shrine, where local businesses and visitors come together to pray for health and prosperity.
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Izumo Taisha Kamiari Festival
This is a past eventEnjoy a different festival experience at this sombre event.
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Zen Night Walk Kyoto
This is a past eventStep into a world of tranquility with ZEN NIGHT WALK, taking place at Kyoto's Kenninji Temple.
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Iwate Snow Festival
CancelledThis is a past eventUpdate: The 2023 Iwate Snow Festival has been canceled and future iterations look unlikely to go ahead. An alternative festival may take place, so keep checking back. One of Tohoku‘s …
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Higashiomi Giant Kite Festival
This is a past eventOn the last Sunday of May each year, Higashiomi in Shiga Prefecture hosts a festival in which enormous traditional kites are hauled into the air by teams of up to 100 people. The festival …
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Italia, Amore Mio!
This is a past eventUsually held in Tokyo, this Italian extravagnaza is branching out to Nagoya and Osaka this year. All elements of Italian culture will be explored and displayed, with cooking demonstrations from …
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