Events in Japan

Hita Gion Festival

See the enormous yamaboko floats parade around the historic town of Hita

Kiso Mikoshi Makuri Festival

Fireworks displays, enormous shrines, and a festive atmosphere await here!

Tenjin Festival

Who isn't impressed by illuminated boats and fireworks?

Yamaguchi Gion Matsuri

The highlight of this festival is an elegant dance performed in heron costumes.

Nagoya July Grand Sumo Tournament

The fourth of Japan's six largest Sumo tournaments in Nagoya.

Doshin/UHB Fireworks Festival 2024

Hokkaido's most popular fireworks festival, lighting up the night sky over Sapporo.

Naoetsu Gion Festival

In July each year, there are a number of Gion festivals that happen throughout Japan, the most famous of which happens in Kyoto. The highlight of the Naoetsu Gion Matsuri is the fireworks display …

Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival

Celebrates the completion of the Ise Bridge in 1934 by enjoying underwater fireworks and a festival atmosphere.

Nagasaki Port Festival

A summer festival in one of Japan's most beautiful seaside spots.

The Japan International Birdman Rally

People in human powered flying machines throw themselves off a jetty and into a lake.

Beppu Fire Sea Festival

See one of Kyushu's largest firework displays

Minato Maizuru Chatta Fireworks Festival

This event finishes with a display of fireworks launched from a ship in the bay.

Gion Festival 2024

Gion Festival is a month-long festival in Kyoto.

Sumiyoshi Festival

A three day festival at Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine.

Nagaoka Fireworks Festival

Get ready for fireworks, float parades, and folk dance processions.

Hirakawa Neputa Festival

Enjoy the sight of one of Japan's biggest floats at this beautiful festival.

Miyajima Kangen-sai Festival

Kangen-sai is the largest and greatest annual festival held at the Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima island.

Takabocchi Kogen Horse Race

Spend your day horsing around at this horse race with plenty of other fun activities.

Kuroishi Neputa Festival

See the parade of floats at this beautiful festival

Lake Kawaguchiko Fireworks Festival

Watch a stunning array of fireworks and enjoy the festive atmosphere at this historic fireworks display.

Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival

The crowds get pretty huge at this long running fireworks festival.

Hikone and Kita-Biwako Great Firework Festival 2024

This festival is a great evening out and one of three held on the lake.

Okazaki Fireworks Festival

Enjoy one of the most beautiful and largest firework shows in all of Aichi

Hinokuni Festival

Enjoy one of Kumamoto City's summer festivals