Culture Matsumoto Grand Taiko Festival 2026 Late Jul An introduction to the raw and elegant sound and fury of the Matsumoto Taiko Festival
Culture Takaoka Mikurumayama Festival 2026 Friday - May 1st Takaoka's Mikurumayama Festival, a 400 year old parade celebrating the founding of the city. One of only five festivals in Japan..
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Culture Unique Things To Do in Suwa Featured We take a look at some of the more bizarre locations in and around the Suwa area of the city including hot springs, freshwater eel..