June 2026 Events in Japan

Horikawa Festival

The event features illuminated straw boat parades, lion dances, taiko drumming, and the grand Oyama (lion mountain) procession.

Hiroshima Toukasan Yukata Festival

Time to break out your yukata and usher in the summer months.

Kashima Mud Gatalympics

Think of this festival as 'fun with mud'.

Yosakoi Soran Festival

Dancing in the streets, Sapporo-style.

Tōhoku Local Beer Festival

Curious about beers from Japan's snowy northern regions? This is the perfect opportunity to sample diverse local beers.

Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival

One of Kanazawa's top annual festivals, held over three days.

Lake Hamana Flower Festival 2026

This is a lovely day out for flower enthusiasts.

Tōhoku Kizuna Festival

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

Chagu Chagu Umakko Horse Festival

Follow along a parade of horses as they trot from shrine to shrine in Morioka.

Himeji Yukata Festival

Join the locals dressed in yukata (light cotton summer robes) and hit the food stalls.

Nagano Lily of the Valley Festival

Breathe in the cool mountain air and the sweet scent of 1.2 million lilies of the valley.

Izawanomiya Otaue Rice Festival

Visit this festival to ensure a good harvest.

Kyoto Art Fireworks

One of Kyoto's biggest fireworks festivals with a creative twist.