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Hannan City Yagura Festival 2026
See Japan's traditional yagura towers up close at this unique festival.
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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.
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Kiyomizu Temple Seiryu-e Dragon Festival (Autumn)
A festival at the beautiful Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
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Goryo Jinja Shrine Autumn Festival
This festival sees dozens of lanterns placed carefully around Goryo Jinja Shrine.
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Miyajima Water Fireworks Festival
Combining one of Japan's most scenic places, Miyajima Island, with one of Japan's favorite summer activities, fireworks.
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Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival
The crowds get pretty huge at this long running fireworks festival.
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Asagiri Jam 2026
For those seeking a more intimate, community‑minded alternative to the big‑city festival scene, this is it. Read on to find out more.
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Toyono Village Cosmos Festival
Sakura this, sakura that. Autumn brings cosmos flowers to Osaka.
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Tōji Temple Flea Market
Visit Tōji Temple, one of Kyoto's oldest temples, and explore the bustling Kobo-ichi Market. Held monthly, this vibrant market is an unmissable experience for visitors and locals alike.
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Kurama Fire Festival
Bonfires, torches, shrines, and gods are all out in the streets for this vibrant Kyoto festival.
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Kōbe Candlelight Concert: Best of Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)
Warm up a chilly night with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.
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