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Shitennō-ji Flea Market
Antique and food stalls, plus free entry to the temple’s central precinct.
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Tō-ji Temple Flea Market
Visit Tō-ji Temple, one of Kyoto's oldest temples, and explore the bustling Kōbō-ichi Market. Held monthly, this vibrant market is an unmissable experience for visitors and locals alike.
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Kayabuki no Sato Snow (Miyama Village) Lantern Festival
An amazing chance to see a remote, snow-covered thatched village illuminated with hundreds of lanterns.
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Wakakusa Yamayaki in Nara
See an entire mountainside in Nara go up in flames as fireworks are launched behind it.
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Beppu Tsurumi-Dake Cold Weather Competition
Test your mettle in quirky contests like icicle clinging and enjoy local flavors with a shochu guessing game.
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Kyoto Art for Tomorrow
This annual contemporary art exhibition breathes new life into Kyoto's artistic landscape.
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Shirakawago Winter Light-Up 2027
See a traditional Japanese village lit up bright on a cold winter's night.
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Demon Festival on Mount Yoshino in Nara
Fancy a dance with a demon? Nara's Kinpusenji Temple offers a unique Setsubun experience with its annual Demon Festival.
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Ashikaga Flower Park Illuminations 2026
Visit one of the best illuminations in Japan and relive the wonder of the spring wisteria.
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Wonder Night Hill Illumination in Osaka
Step into a dazzling world of lights at one of southern Osaka’s largest illumination events.
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Osaka and Kōbe Illuminage
See Osaka and Kobe come alight at this unique illumination event.
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Shizuoka City Winter Illuminations
Shizuoka’s biggest winter illuminations stretch nearly 500 meters along Aoba Symbol Road.
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Sapporo International Art Festival
This contemporary art festival in Sapporo is held once every three years.
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Lake Kawaguchiko Winter Fireworks
Start the new year with a bang. Using Mount Fuji as a backdrop, this colorful fireworks display is a sight to behold.
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