Festival – Japan Events Guide

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A tall wooden hikiyama float at the Kakunodate Festival, Akita

Kakunodate Festival 2026: Akita’s UNESCO Float Clashes

Tsurugajo Castle in Aizuwakamatsu, focal point of the Aizu Festival

Aizu Matsuri 2026: Aizuwakamatsu’s Domain Lord Procession

A danjiri float being pulled through the streets at Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri

Kishiwada Danjiri Festival 2026: Tickets, Times & Travel Guide

Iizaka Hachiman Shrine, Fukushima

Iizaka Kenka Matsuri 2026: Fukushima’s Clashing Float Fighting Festival

Floats covered in glowing paper lanterns at Nihonmatsu

Nihonmatsu Lantern Festival 2026: Fukushima’s Festival of Lights

Dragon dance at Nagasaki Kunchi

Nagasaki Kunchi Festival 2026: Complete Guide to Dragon Floats & Suwa Shrine Celebration

Otsu Matsuri festival scene in Shiga

Otsu Matsuri 2026: Shiga’s Mechanical-Puppet Float Festival

Ornate float at the Saijo Matsuri in Ehime

Saijo Matsuri 2026: Ehime’s Clash of 150 Ornate Floats

Tall wooden floats lined up during the Sawara Grand Festival

Sawara Grand Festival 2026: Chiba’s UNESCO Autumn Float Parade