Culture Aso Fire Festival 2026 Mid Mar The slopes of Mt Aso are alight with flames during the annual March fire festival.
Culture Kagoshima Christmas Market 2025 Early - Late Dec Enjoy cosy Christmas festivities at Kagoshima Christmas Market
Culture Yamaga Winter Lantern Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar Yamaga displays illuminated paper umbrellas and and bamboo candles on winter evenings in February.
Activities Saga International Balloon Fiesta 2025 Oct 30th - Nov 3rd Held every autumn along the Kase River just outside Saga City, the Saga International Balloon Fiesta brings together hot air balloon..
Culture Arita Ceramics Fair 2025 Apr 29th - May 5th The town of Arita, the birthplace of porcelain in Japan, holds an annual ceramics fair during Golden Week.
Culture Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2026 Late Jan - Mid Feb Nagasaki rings in the Chinese New Year with a two week cultural celebration.
Activities Carp Streamers at Tsuetate Onsen 2025 Early Apr - Early May Hundreds of carp streamers are strung over the swift-flowing river at Kumamoto Prefecture's Tsuetate Onsen every year from April..
Culture Hina Festival Opening Parade 2026 Feb 11th - Apr 3rd Yanagawa's Hina Festival Opening Parade brings the figurines of Girls' Day to life.
