Culture Tsukashin Summer Bon Odori 2025 Early Aug An easily accessible bon odori event held at a shopping complex in Hyogo Prefecture showcases the beauty of this traditional festival,..
Activities Nanko Sunflower Festival 2025 Jul 19th - Aug 3rd During summer, cheerful sunflowers grow in abundance in various places across Japan. One great place to enjoy them in all their..
Activities Summer Garden Fest 2025 Jul 12th - Aug 31st During summer, the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens hosts their Summer Garden Fest, a seasonal event with a variety of different activities..
Activities Kobe Sports Park Cosmos Festival 2025 Mid Oct Each year, the Kobe Sports Park is home to a cosmos festival that typically runs throughout the month of October. The cosmos hill..
Culture Nada no Kenka 2025 Oct 14th - Oct 15th Nada no Kenka is a festival in Himeji celebrated every year on October 14 and 15. A dangerous, but very colourful and vibrant festival...
Culture Tamba Yaki Pottery Festival 2025 Early - Late Oct The Tamba-Sasayama area of Hyogo Prefecture is known for Tamba ware, one of Japan's most noteworthy types of ceramics. The Tamba..
Activities Kiyozumi Cosmos Festival 2025 Mid - Late Oct Each year from around late September through until late October, 5 million cosmos flowers bloom in a space of 7 hectares at the..
Culture Minato Kobe Marine Fireworks Festival 2025 Late Oct Minato Kobe Fireworks Festival offers beautiful fireworks without the crowds. Check out my favorite spots to watch and enjoy.