Updated daily — June 2026
Cherry blossoms, ancient matsuri, fireworks, snow festivals — your complete guide to everything happening across Japan.
Don’t miss Jidai Matsuri Kyoto 2026 on 22 October — a breathtaking costume parade through 1,000 years of Japanese history, from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Heian Shrine, and one of Japan’s most spectacular autumn cultural events.
6月 28, 2026Japan spans 9 distinct regions, each with its own festivals, traditions, and seasonal events. Click a region to discover what's happening.
Experience the magic of hatsumode Tokyo 2027 at Meiji Shrine, where three million visitors gather across the New Year period for one of Japan’s most spectacular and spiritually significant annual celebrations.
The Sendai Tanabata Festival is Japan’s most spectacular Tanabata festival Japan August has to offer — a three-day explosion of colour, tradition, and community spirit that draws two million visitors to the heart of Sendai every summer.
Explore Nebuta Matsuri 2026, Aomori’s most spectacular lantern festival in Japan. Discover illuminated floats, traditional drumbeats, and vibrant summer ce
Experience the Tenjin Festival Japan on 25 July 2026 — a breathtaking Osaka summer festival ranked among Japan’s three greatest, featuring a dazzling river procession, ancient Heian court pageantry, and one of the country’s most spectacular fireworks displays over the Okawa River.
Discover Gion Matsuri 2026 in Kyoto, Japan’s most spectacular festival. Explore ancient traditions, stunning floats, dates, and expert viewing tips.
Experience the Yamakasa festival Fukuoka July — one of Japan’s most ancient and electrifying summer traditions — as teams of men race tonne-heavy floats through pre-dawn streets in a heart-pounding time trial that has captivated Hakata for nearly 800 years.
Experience one of Japan’s most breathtaking cultural celebrations at the Takayama festival Japan — where centuries-old lacquered floats, mechanical puppets, and lantern-lit nights come together in a perfectly preserved Edo-period mountain town.
Discover everything you need to know about the Sapporo Snow Festival 2025, including dates (February 3–9), what to expect at Odori Park, travel tips, and how to get there for an unforgettable Japan winter experience.