Events in Japan

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.

Tenjin-san Shrine Flea Market

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

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.

Umekoji Handicrafts Market

Discover handmade treasures and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere at Kyoto’s Umekoji Handicrafts Market, a monthly gathering of artisans and creators.

Osaka Great Sky Art Fireworks

Osaka Bay Rinku Art Fireworks is a dazzling spectacle of light and sound, where cutting-edge pyrotechnics and music come together to create a mesmerizing show over the bay.

Fire-Walking Ceremony at Daiganji Temple

Get ready for some ritual fire-walking at the Hi-watari Festival.

Nagasaki Tall Ship Festival

Board tall ships with billowing sails, see races, cruises, evening light-ups and fireworks.

Karuizawa Momiji Festival

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

Nigohachi Festival

Get what you need from this large market that takes over Higashiomi in Shiga Prefecture.

Shitennoji Wasso Festival

The Shitennoji Wasso Festival celebrates those who have come to Japan from across Asia.

Atami Marine Sea Fireworks Festival 2025

The Atami Marine Fireworks have been lighting up the east coast of the Izu Peninsula since 1952.

Ube Festival

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

Ishigaki Island Festival

Ishigaki Island plays host to a beautiful festival.

Utsunomiya Gyoza Festival

Satisfy those gyoza cravings here.

Kagoshima Ohara Festival

Join in one of the largest festivals in Kyūshū.

Midōsuji Runway

Part of Midōsuji Avenue in Osaka will burst with live music, traditional performances, and parades.

Karatsu Kunchi Festival

One of Saga Prefecture's oldest and most popular festivals with enormous floats.

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Japan

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

Shurijo Castle Revival Festival

Watch the huge procession of the Ryukyu Kingdom in all its glory