October 2025 Events in Japan

Kangetsu no Yube: Kyoto Full Moon Viewing

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

Goryo Jinja Shrine Autumn Festival

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

M Festival 2025

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

Jidai Matsuri: Kyoto’s Historical Parade 2025

This one's for the history buffs.

Kurama Fire Festival

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

2025 Kōbe Port Fireworks Festival

One of Kansai's top fireworks festivals.

Miyazakijingu Festival 2025

Featuring a parade with traditional costumes and entertainment.

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.

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.

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.

Kōdai-ji Zen Temple Autumn Illuminations

Experience the enchanting autumn night illumination at Kodai-ji Temple, Kyoto. Wander through beautifully lit gardens with stunning autumn leaves.