Events in Nagoya

Nagoya Women’s Marathon

Pound the asphalt or cheer from the sidelines at the Nagoya Women's Marathon

Nagoya Castle Cherry Blossom Festival

Nagoya's biggest spring festival will be taking place on the grounds of the famous Nagoya Castle.

Naked Flower Tower

This is a whole new, high tech way to enjoy spring's many blossoms.

Nagoya Port Fireworks Festival 2026

A small (just 3,000 fireworks), but scenic, fireworks festival.

Nagoya July Grand Sumo Tournament

The fourth of Japan's six largest Sumo tournaments in Nagoya.

World Cosplay Summit 2026

Join in as the streets of Nagoya fill with the very best cosplayers in the world.

Nagoya Castle Summer Festival

This classic summer festival is framed by Nagoya Castle’s towering keeps and storied stone ramparts.

Domannaka Festival 2026

The Domannaka Festival is the largest dance festival in central Japan.

Aichi Nostalgic Car Festival

Pair the shine of vintage chrome with the sizzle of Aichi’s food trucks.

Aichi International Women’s Film Festival

Craving quality cinema? This annual film festival highlights works by women.

Back from the Grave Nagoya

Back From The Grave's yearly Halloween Bash is back in Nagoya.

Shooters Kids Halloween Party Nagoya

Here's a solid option for a family-friendly Halloween in Nagoya.

Kōrankei Momiji Festival

Catch the colors of the autumn leaves at this traditional maple tree festival.

Aichi Nagoya International Animation Film Festival

There's a new film festival in town, and it's all about animation.

Nagoya Christmas Market

This Christmas market’s standout is the Mandel, a German dessert of almonds.

Aichi Triennale

Featuring works by artists from Japan and beyond, including Congo, Lebanon, Peru, Singapore, Sudan and more, this contemporary art festival in Aichi is worth a look.