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Nagaoka Hodare Festival 2026

Nagaoka Hodare Festival 2026

Early Mar

The annual Nagaoka Hodare Festival is said to bring luck to those trying for a child, or hoping for a bountiful harvest.

Niigata 1 Free Entry
Ryukyu Lantern Festival 2025-2026

Ryukyu Lantern Festival 2025-2026

Early Dec - Late Mar

The lantern festival is a time of partying, games and honouring the past, one that continues here in this village that would not look out of place in 1393

Okinawa 14 ¥1,500
Akita Kanto Festival 2025

Akita Kanto Festival 2025

Aug 3rd - Aug 6th

The Kanto Matsuri is also known as the pole lantern festival. It is a Tanabata related celebration in Akita City held annually from August 3rd to 6th.

Akita 1 Free Entry
Asakusabashi Chestnut Festival 2026

Asakusabashi Chestnut Festival 2026

Mid May

Visit Asakusabashi's annual Red and White Chestnut Festival and enjoy a local community event with dancers, food and market stalls.

Tokyo 4 Free Entry
Sakurayama Wind Chime Festival 2025

Sakurayama Wind Chime Festival 2025

Late Jul - Late Aug

During summer, Takayama’s historic Sakurayama Hachiman Shrine comes alive with the gentle sounds of the Sakurayama Wind Chime Festival.

Gifu Free Entry
Aso Fire Festival 2026

Aso Fire Festival 2026

Mid Mar

The slopes of Mt Aso are alight with flames during the annual March fire festival.

Kumamoto 2 Free Entry
Karatsu Kunchi Festival 2025

Karatsu Kunchi Festival 2025

Nov 2nd - Nov 4th

For over 400 years, this autumn festival has been held at Karatsu Shrine and is one of Kyushu's major festival attractions.

Saga 2 Free Entry