Events in Nagano

Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival

One of the three greatest fire festivals in Japan.

Togakushi Dondoyaki Fire Festival

A traditional Japanese New Years' festival to bring you some luck.

Nagano Marathon 2026

Pound the asphalt or cheer from the sidelines at the Nagano Marathon.

Saku Hot-Air Balloon Festival

The Saku Balloon Festival fills the skies with colorful hot-air balloons during Golden Week.

Nagano Lily of the Valley Festival

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

Kiso Mikoshi Makuri Festival

Fireworks displays, enormous shrines, and a festive atmosphere await here!

Lake Nojiri Fireworks Festival

This lesser-known festival of fireworks features a unique setting.

Lake Suwa Fireworks Festival

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

National New Fireworks Games

See what younger fireworks technicians are capable of.

National New Fireworks Games

See what younger fireworks technicians are capable of.

National New Fireworks Games

See what younger fireworks technicians are capable of.

National New Fireworks Games

See what younger fireworks technicians are capable of.

Yatsugatake Craft Market

Connect with craftspeople and pick up one-of-a-kind items for you and yours.

National New Fireworks Games

See what younger fireworks technicians are capable of.

Suwa Onbashira Festival

Japan's most dangerous festival — several participants don't make it back home...