Get your fall-leaf fix, wherever you are in Japan.
Fire-walking, autumn illuminations, the Grand Sumo Tournament, and more!
Attend traditional festivals, run a marathon & enjoy the illuminations before ringing in the New Year!
Head to the old capital for the fanciest festive feels in Kansai.
Kick off the new year with fire festivals, water festivals, and even festivals featuring ogres!
From temples to riversides, geisha districts — and more.
Highlights include the Gion Festival in Kyoto and the Tenjin Festival in Osaka — two of Japan's most famous festivals.
Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple is a hidden alternative to the famous bamboo grove of Arashiyama.
Spend the day exploring the famous Shinto shrine, doing sake tasting, and more.