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Himeji Castle Festival

Himeji Castle Festival

May 17th - May 19th

The Himeji Castle Festival includes colorful processions of participants dressed in historical costumes, traditional dance performances,..

Hyogo
Himeji Yukata Festival

Himeji Yukata Festival

Late Jun

The Himeji Yukata Festival has been running for over 250 years now, and the event honors the beauty and significance of this popular..

Hyogo Free Entry
Nada no Kenka

Nada no Kenka

Mid Oct

Nada no Kenka is a festival in Himeji celebrated every year on October 14 and 15. A dangerous, but very colourful and vibrant festival...

Hyogo 1 Free Entry
National Pottery Fair

National Pottery Fair

Early Nov

The National Pottery Fair takes place over five days at Himeji Castle and includes pottery from around 30 famous production areas..

Hyogo Free Entry
The Flaming Leaves of Engyo-ji

The Flaming Leaves of Engyo-ji

Mid Nov

Few places in Hyogo have fall color that can rival the beauty of Mt. Shosha in late-November.

Hyogo 1 Free Entry
Himeji Otemae Street Illumination

Himeji Otemae Street Illumination

Late Nov - Early Mar

The arrival of the colder months means various illumination events start popping up on the calendar, and the Himeji Otemae Street..

Hyogo Free Entry
 

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