October 2025 Events in Japan

Hannan City Yagura Festival 2025

See Japan's traditional yagura towers up close at this unique festival.

Mt. Fuji Rainbow Flower Festival

Enjoy the vibrant colors of summer at the Rainbow Flower Festival, set against the stunning backdrop of Mount Fuji. Enjoy over 15 varieties of flowers in full bloom from August to October.

Kiyomizu Temple Seiryu-e Dragon Festival (Autumn)

A festival at the beautiful Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

Nada no Kenka Festival

Get into the fighting spirit at Nada no Kenka Festival.

Goryo Jinja Shrine Autumn Festival

This festival sees dozens of lanterns placed carefully around Goryo Jinja Shrine.

Nikkō Tōshogū Shrine Autumn Grand Festival

Experience the grandeur of the Shōgun's army.

Kangetsu no Yube: Kyoto Full Moon Viewing

Float on a boat in a pond under a clear autumn moon.

Miyajima Water Fireworks Festival

Combining one of Japan's most scenic places, Miyajima Island, with one of Japan's favorite summer activities, fireworks.

M Festival 2025

Join a vibrant music festival that brings together music, culture, and fun under a starry night.

Kurama Fire Festival

Bonfires, torches, shrines, and gods are all out in the streets for this vibrant Kyoto festival.

Jidai Matsuri: Kyoto’s Historical Parade 2025

This one's for the history buffs.

2025 Kōbe Port Fireworks Festival

One of Kansai's top fireworks festivals.

Tenjin-san Shrine Flea Market

Explore the Tenjin-san Flea Market at Kitano Tenman-gū, Kyoto, held on the 25th of every month.

Miyazakijingu Festival 2025

Featuring a parade with traditional costumes and entertainment.

Kyoto Experiment

Kyoto Experiment Festival is an annual showcase of cutting-edge contemporary art and theater, blending international talent with local culture in a series of thought-provoking performances.

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.

Kanazawa Marathon 2025

Whether you’re a runner or more likely to be cheering people on from the side-lines, the Kanazawa Marathon is a great day out.

Karuizawa Momiji Festival

Experience some of the very best autumn foliage Japan has to offer.

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Japan

Experience Halloween like never before at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka.

teamLab: A Forest Where Gods Live – GC

teamLab turns Mifuneyama Rakuen Park into a land of colorful projections and illuminations.

Setouchi Triennale 2025

A world famous art festival in three parts.

Nijō Autumn Harvest Festival 2025

Get ready for real and virtual autumn flowers at Kyoto's most iconic castle.

Maple Leaves Forest at Kobe Municipal Arboretum

Discover Kobe’s Forest Botanical Garden this autumn for stunning foliage displays, guided Maple Walk tours, and the captivating “Lighting Up the Maple” illumination event.

Rurikō-in Temple Autumn Opening

Escape the madding crowds. Experience the serene beauty of Rurikō-in Temple during its autumn special viewing period.