Events and Festivals in Japan

Kyoto Gion Festival

Jul 1 〜 Jul 31

Kyoto’s Gion Festival (京都祇園祭, Kyoto Gion Matsuri) is the city’s biggest festival and one of the most famous…

July Nagoya Sumo Tournament

Jul 13 〜 Jul 27

Six major sumo tournaments (called honbasho) are held during the year—one on each odd month, each taking place…

Kagurazaka Matsuri

Mid 〜 Late Jul 2025

The Kagurazaka Matsuri lasts four days: two days for the Hozuki Market and two days for the Kagurazaka…

Chiyoda Lantern Floating Evening

Mid Jul 2025

About 600 lanterns are released into the water of Chidorigafuchi for this evening event. You can watch from…

Tenjin Matsuri

Jul 24 〜 Jul 25

Reputedly one of Japan’s top three festivals, Tenjin Festival (天神祭) is held on 24 and 25 July every…

Koganei Awaodori Festival

Late Jul 2025

The true Awa Dance Festival is Shikoku is Japan’s biggest dance festival, attracting well over one million visitors…

Nagasaki Peiron Championship

Late Jul 2025

The Nagasaki Peiron Championship (長崎ペーロン選手権大会) is thought to have been started in 1655 by the Chinese community in…

Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival

Late Jul 2025

This annual hanabi-taikai has roots dating back to 1732 when it was first held in remembrance of the those…

Shinjuku Eisa Festival

Late Jul 2025

Eisa Matsuri is a Bon folk dance that originated in Okinawa to honor the spirit of ancestors, typically…

World Cosplay Summit

Early Aug 2025

The first World Cosplay Summit began in 2003 to “create a new sense of international friendship with cosplayers…

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.