August 2025 Events in Japan

Goshogawara Tachi-Neputa Festival

A unique parade with delicately made tall pagoda floats.

Gifu Nagara River Fireworks Festival

See the combined beauty of two fireworks festivals in one place.

Itō Anjin Festival

The Ito Anjin festival is an iconic summer event: expect to see picturesque lanterns, dance to the beat of taiko drums, and soak in the breathtaking fireworks displays over the sea.

Kameoka Hozugawa Fireworks

This festival is as famous for its fireworks as it is the beautiful food stalls which are illuminated at night.

Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival

Two cities unite to create a dazzling display of fireworks.

Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival

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

Nara Tokae

See Nara's deer in a new light - literally! Made out of candles, this festival is about enormous pieces of art.

Shoro Nagashi Lantern Floating Ceremony

This religious festival is loud with firecrackers and gongs, a solemn and joyous seeing-off.

Nara Daimonji Okuribi

Pray for peace and the souls of the fallen at this sombre festival.

Yoshinogawa Festival and Fireworks

Nara Prefecture's most popular fireworks festival.

Hitoyoshi Fireworks Festival

See a dazzling display of fireworks at this free festival.

Lake Suwa Fireworks Festival

See an incredible 40,000 fireworks go up in smoke.

Tokushima Awa Odori Festival

Get ready for a whole lot of dancing at Japan's top summer festival.

Kyoto Gozan no Okuribi 2025

See the mountains light up with symbolic bonfires.

Sapporo Summer Festival

Home to the biggest beer garden in Japan.

Miyazu Tōrō Nagashi Fireworks

Lantern floating and fireworks make a magical evening in Shimazaki Park near Kyoto.

Mt. Fuji Lantern Floating at Lake Kawaguchiko

Experience the Mt. Fuji Lantern Floating at Lake Kawaguchiko. Honor ancestors, float lanterns, and enjoy a serene evening with traditional ceremonies and performances by the lake.

Rising Sun Rock Festival 2025

The Rising Sun Rock Festival in Ezo (Hokkaido) is Japan’s top all-night outdoor rock fest.

Kumano Fireworks Festival

This is officially the biggest fireworks display in Mie with over 10,000 rockets forming some breath-taking displays.

Summer Sonic Osaka 2025

This two-day party is known for featuring some of the biggest acts from around the world.

Earth Celebration

Head to Sado Island for a celebration of the Earth and its shades of beauty.

Shakado River Fireworks Festival

Fukushima Prefecture's largest fireworks festival.

Senshu Fireworks Festival

Take in an explosion of panoramic fireworks and a drone show in Osaka.

Shirahama Fireworks Festival 2025

Held in Wakayama since 1948, this festival sees over 2,500 fireworks light up the sky.