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Miyajima Kangen-sai Festival
Kangen-sai is the largest and greatest annual festival held at the Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima island.
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Ikutama Festival
This lively summer festival is held each year at Ikutama Shrine in Osaka, easily accessible from Osaka Station.
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Ise Shrine Dedication Fireworks Festival
One of Japan's most famous, with approximately 7000 fireworks launched in a competition format.
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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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Nagoya Port Fireworks Festival 2025
A small (just 3,000 fireworks), but scenic, fireworks festival.
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Kawaguchiko Lavender Herb Festival
This Mount Fuji town will celebrate more than 100,000 lavender shrubs. What happens? This is the time of year when the town of Fujikawaguchiko gets a brush of purple over its landscape. Taking …
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Osaka Kansai Expo 2025 Fireworks
From sacred shrine illuminations to fierce pyrotechnic showdowns, each fireworks display tells a story. It all culminates in a dazzling 30-minute finale on 23 July.
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Kiso Mikoshi Makuri Festival
Fireworks displays, enormous shrines, and a festive atmosphere await here!
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Osaka Kansai Expo 2025 Fireworks
From sacred shrine illuminations to fierce pyrotechnic showdowns, each fireworks display tells a story. It all culminates in a dazzling 30-minute finale on 23 July.
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Sapporo Doshin/UHB Fireworks Festival 2025
Hokkaido's most popular fireworks festival, lighting up the night sky over Sapporo.
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Tenjin-san Shrine Flea Market
Explore the Tenjin-san Flea Market at Kitano Tenman-gū, Kyoto, held on the 25th of every month.
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Shin-Umeda Osaka Summer Festival
Looking for a family-friendly festival in the heart of the city? The Shin-Umeda City Summer Festival features traditional Bon dances, kids' games, and exciting attractions.
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Atami Marine Sea Fireworks Festival 2025
The Atami Marine Fireworks have been lighting up the east coast of the Izu Peninsula since 1952.
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Kihoku Lantern Festival 2025
Picture a large lantern floating in a harbor with evening fireworks.
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Wakayama Port Minato Matsuri Fireworks Display
A festival originally created to pray for the port's safety and to bring visitors to the area.
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Kinugawa Onsen Dragon King Festival
Watch as the Manto Mikoshi, a portable shrine glowing with ten thousand lanterns, parades through the night.
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Kashiwazaki Sea Fireworks
This carefully choreographed fireworks display, set against the backdrop of the sea, is worth the trek.
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Lake Nojiri Fireworks Festival
This lesser-known festival of fireworks features a unique setting.
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Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival
Celebrates the completion of the Ise Bridge in 1934 by enjoying underwater fireworks and a festival atmosphere.
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