Culture Tamba Yaki Pottery Festival 2026 Mid Oct The Tamba-Sasayama area of Hyogo Prefecture is known for Tamba ware, one of Japan's most noteworthy types of ceramics. The Tamba..
Culture Kobe Fireworks Festival 2026 Late Oct Minato Kobe Fireworks Festival offers beautiful fireworks without the crowds. Check out my favorite spots to watch and enjoy.
Activities Kiyozumi Cosmos Festival 2026 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..
Activities Undokai World Cup 2026 Late Oct - Early Nov Are you planning a trip to Kansai this September? Come join Undokai World Cup! Held off the coast of Osaka on Awaji Island, Undokai..
Culture Akashi Meat Festival 2026 Early Nov The 15th Akashi Meat Festival is set for three mouthwatering days from Saturday, November 1st to Monday, November 3rd (national..
Shopping National Pottery Fair 2026 Late Oct - Early Nov The National Pottery Fair takes place over five days at Himeji Castle and includes pottery from around 30 famous production areas..
Activities Kobe Marathon 2026 Mid Nov Fun fact: Kobe is the birthplace of marathon racing in Japan, hosting the country’s first-ever marathon back in 1909. Today, t..
Culture Mt. Shosha Autumn Leaf Festival 2026 Mid Nov Few places in Hyogo have fall color that can rival the beauty of Mt. Shosha in late-November.