Events in Yamaguchi

Ube Festival

The Ube Festival features parades, entrainment, food and more.

Kintaikyo Bridge Festival

Enjoy the festival atmosphere at this traditional and years old recreation of the return of the Daimyo.

Shinkawa Market Festival

Head to the Shinkawa Market Festival and see the fox's wedding parade.

Yamaguchi Gion Matsuri

The highlight of this festival is an elegant dance performed in heron costumes.

Yamaguchi Tanabata Lantern Festival

Don't miss this fantastic summer event, where thousands of lanterns, each lit by hand, illuminate the city.

Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival

Two cities unite to create a dazzling display of fireworks.

Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival

Glowing goldfish put on a show in hopes of revitalizing this small village in Yamaguchi Prefecture.