Suwa Onbashira Festival
Japan's most dangerous festival — several participants don't make it back home...
-
-
Karatsu Kunchi Festival
One of Saga Prefecture's oldest and most popular festivals with enormous floats.
-
-
-
-
Wazuka Tea Festival
You’ve heard of Uji, but did you know that around half of Kyoto’s tea comes from this tiny town?
-
Paantu Festival
A festival where locals dress as supernatural beings and aim to get mud on everything.
-
Miyazaki Jingu Festival 2026
Featuring a parade with traditional costumes and entertainment.
-
-
Kurama Fire Festival
Bonfires, torches, shrines, and gods are all out in the streets for this vibrant Kyoto festival.
-
-
-
Kiyomizu Temple Seiryu-e Dragon Festival (Autumn)
A festival at the beautiful Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
-
-
Takayama Autumn Festival
This festival is the fall edition of the Takayama Spring Festival.
-
Mozu Hachiman Shrine Autumn Festival
This annual Moon-Viewing Festival features the spectacular Futon Daiko — massive, beautifully adorned floats.
-
Zuiki Festival
Celebrate autumn in Kyoto with the Zuiki Matsuri at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.
-
-
Nagasaki Kyoryuchi Foreign Settlement Festival
See how foreign influences have enriched Japanese culture at this festival.
-
-
Gujō Odori Dance Festival
Experience the Gujo Odori dance festival, one of Japan's top three bon dance festivals and now a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Rich in tradition with plenty to see, this event is a …
-
Hassaku Festival
End summer in Kyoto at the Hassaku Festival, Matsuo Taisha’s lively celebration featuring a women-only mikoshi parade.
-
Owara Kaze no Bon Dance Festival
Haunting night dances, traditional melodies, and a festive local vibe steeped in centuries-old traditions.
-
Domannaka Festival 2026
The Domannaka Festival is the largest dance festival in central Japan.
Sign-up for monthly updates from Japan Cheapo
Recommended hotels located nearby
-
-
Yamanashi
-
Tochigi
-
Fukuoka
-
Shimane -
-
Shimane
-
Sapporo
-
Nakanoshima, Osaka
