September – Japan Events Guide

Discover festivals and events across Japan

| September

Citizens Summer Liveliness Festival 2026: Iga Guide & Tickets — Japan festival photo

Citizens Summer Liveliness Festival 2026: Iga Guide & Tickets

A tall wooden hikiyama float at the Kakunodate Festival, Akita

Kakunodate Festival 2026: Akita’s UNESCO Float Clashes

Crowds at food stalls during Sapporo Autumn Fest in Odori Park

Sapporo Autumn Festival 2026: Food, Tickets & Guide

Giant firework shell bursting at Katakai Fireworks, Niigata

Katakai Fireworks 2026: Home of the World’s Largest Shell

Mounted archer performing yabusame at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Reitaisai 2026: Kamakura’s Yabusame Festival

Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine near Kyoto

Iwashimizu-sai 2026: Kyoto’s Ancient Imperial Release-of-Life Rite

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

Kumamoto Music Festival 2026: Tickets, Access & Guide — Japan festival photo

Kumamoto Music Festival 2026: Tickets, Access & Guide