Special Autumn Visit to Higashi Honganji Temple
Don’t miss Kyoto's Higashi Honganji Temple light-up this autumn. Enjoy breathtaking displays of ikebana and light, set against the majestic temple’s architecture.
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Umekoji Handicrafts Market
Discover handmade treasures and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere at Kyoto’s Umekoji Handicrafts Market, a monthly gathering of artisans and creators.
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Dontsuku “Penis Festival”
A traditional fertility festival held in a small Shizuoka onsen town.
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Sapporo Autumn Festival
Sapporo Autumn Fest offers a taste of Hokkaidō's finest flavors at Ōdōri Park.
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Atami Weekly Geisha Performance
These weekly geisha performances showcase traditional dance and shamisen music.
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Zuiki Festival
Celebrate autumn in Kyoto with the Zuiki Matsuri at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.
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Yatsugatake Craft Market
Connect with craftspeople and pick up one-of-a-kind items for you and yours.
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Mozu Hachiman Shrine Autumn Festival
This annual Moon-Viewing Festival features the spectacular Futon Daiko — massive, beautifully adorned floats.
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Kangetsu no Yube: Kyoto Full Moon Viewing
Float on a boat in a pond under a clear autumn moon.
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Nagasaki Kunchi Festival
This vibrant celebration of Nagasaki's multicultural history is not to be missed.
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Takayama Autumn Festival
This festival is the fall edition of the Takayama Spring Festival.
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Lake Akan Marimo Festival
A significant festival conducted by the Ainu community that aims to protect the local marimo, round algae balls, from further pollution.
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Ōtsu Hikiyama Festival
This is one of Shiga's three largest festivals, and it's a spectacle you don't want to miss.
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Osaka Kitchenware Street Festival
Stock up on all the best kitchenware, then eat your fill-what's not to love?
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Atami Weekly Geisha Performance
These weekly geisha performances showcase traditional dance and shamisen music.
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Saiin Kasuga Shrine Festival
A popular fall festival with parades, lantern displays, and food stalls.
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Arashiyama Autumn Fireworks
This short-and-sweet fireworks show takes place in Kyoto. Read on to find out more.
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Hiroshima Sake Festival
Sake is the lifeblood of this small town in Hiroshima. Take part in its annual sake festival.
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Atami Marine Sea Fireworks Festival 2026
The Atami Marine Fireworks have been lighting up the east coast of the Izu Peninsula since 1952.
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