Events and Festivals in Japan

Daradara Matsuri

Mid 〜 Late Sep 2025

Owing to the period of which it is held (11-days), as well as its timing in the middle…

September Tokyo Sumo Tournament

Sep 14 〜 Sep 28

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

Ohara Hadaka Matsuri

Late Sep 2025

The Ohara Hadaka Matsuri (大原はだか祭り, “Ohara Naked Festival”) is a 2-day annual festival held in Isumi City, Chiba.…

Nagasaki Kunchi Festival

Oct 7 〜 Oct 9

Nagasaki’s oldest festival is registered as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.

CEATEC JAPAN

Oct 14 〜 Oct 17

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…

Kawagoe Festival

Oct 18 〜 Oct 19

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

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…

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…

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.