Events and Festivals in Japan

Kochia Carnival

Mid Sep 〜 Mid Oct 2024

Thousands of kochia (summer cypress) turn Mirahashi Hill in Hitachi Seaside Park a crimson red.

Bake-Neko Halloween Parade

Oct 13 / 10:00 AM 〜 5:00 PM

Bake-neko (literally “changed” or “supernatural” cat) are a common occurrence in Japanese mythology and what better time to…

CEATEC JAPAN

Oct 15 〜 Oct 18

CEATEC (“Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies”) Japan is a trade show focused on how data will shape our…

Nikko Toshogu Shrine Autumn Festival

Oct 16 〜 Oct 17

The Autumn Festival at Nikko Toshogu Shrine is held on 16 & 17 October every year in honour…

Nihombashi Ebisuko Bettara Ichi

Oct 19 〜 Oct 20

This traditional autumn festival has roots dating back to the beginning of the Edo period and is held…

Kawagoe Festival

Oct 19 〜 Oct 20

The Kawagoe Matsuri is held over 2-days every year on the 3rd Saturday and Sunday of October. What…

Kurama Fire Festival

Oct 22

Fire-festival held on 22 October each year famous for its procession of men bearing huge flaming torches, some…

Jidai Matsuri

Oct 22 / 12:00 PM 〜 5:00 PM

Jidai Matsuri (時代祭, “Festival of the Ages”) celebrates the foundation of Kyoto and is held on the 22…

Nihombashi-Kyobashi Matsuri

Oct 27 / 11:00 AM 〜 3:00 PM

If you know a little about the history of Japan then you’ll have heard of the “Five Routes”…

Bunkyo Chrysanthemum Festival

Nov 2024

Along with the Tokyo Metropolitan Tourism Chrysanthemum Exhibition, the Bunkyo Chrysanthemum Festival (“kiku matsuri”) is the other major…

A calendar of all the major events and festivals in Japan. Wherever possible, the link to the event’s official website is provided and visitors are advised to confirm scheduling details on the official website before attending to ensure there have not been any last minute changes.