Events in Niigata

Hodare “Penis Festival”

On the second Sunday of March, a 2.2 meter tall phallic-shaped statue that weighs approximately 600kg is paraded around a small village in Niigata.

Lake Nojiri Fireworks Festival

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

Naoetsu Gion Festival

In July each year, there are a number of Gion festivals that happen throughout Japan (the most famous of which happens in Kyoto). This one happens in Joetsu City in Niigata. What happens? The …

Nagaoka Fireworks Festival

Get ready for fireworks, float parades, and folk dance processions.

Earth Celebration

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

Katakai Fireworks Festival

Experience the world’s largest firework and over 15,000 fireworks lighting up the sky across two spectacular nights.