Guides-Japan.com offers an enormous variety of Japan travel information.
3.6
Akashi Castle is located inside Akashi Park, Hyogo Prefecture, and a famous spot for viewing cherry blossoms in sprin...
Akashi Castle is located inside Akashi Park, Hyogo Prefecture, and a famous spot for viewing cherry blossoms in spring. On mid-October, 3-days Akashi Castle Festival takes place for the 400th anniversary of Akashi Castle. Various stage ...
3.6
EVENT
3.5
Sumiyoshi Shrine Festival is said to have begun as a way of thanking the Sumiyoshi gods for the legendary Empress Jin...
Sumiyoshi Shrine Festival is said to have begun as a way of thanking the Sumiyoshi gods for the legendary Empress Jingu's safe return from Korea by holding sumo-wrestling and Yabusame archery matches. Children wearing Heian-era clothes ...
3.5
EVENT
3.4
Adachi-ku (Adachi ward) is located north of the heart of Tokyo. "Adachi Citizen's Festival, A-Festa" takes place on ...
Adachi-ku (Adachi ward) is located north of the heart of Tokyo. "Adachi Citizen's Festival, A-Festa" takes place on October of each year at Arakawa Riverbed. Various fun events such as a stage performance and dance, a stamp rally, and...
3.4
EVENT
4.0
Sawara District is located northeast of Katori City, Chiba Prefectuere. The Sawara Grand Festival is held twice a ye...
Sawara District is located northeast of Katori City, Chiba Prefectuere. The Sawara Grand Festival is held twice a year in July and October in the region. The summer festival is organized by the Yasaka Shrine and known as Gion Festival, ...
4.0
EVENT
3.7
Hakata Old Town is an area that thrived as the heart of Hakata, Japan's largest trading port city. The area is home t...
Hakata Old Town is an area that thrived as the heart of Hakata, Japan's largest trading port city. The area is home to countless Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, and these will be beautifully lit-up as part of the night-time event ―...
3.7
EVENT
3.1
Sanuki Toyohama Chosa Festival is held annually in October at Toyohama Hachiman Shrine in Kanonji City, facing the Se...
Sanuki Toyohama Chosa Festival is held annually in October at Toyohama Hachiman Shrine in Kanonji City, facing the Seto Inland Sea in western Kagawa Prefecture. This is the three-days festival to pray for rich harvest or haul. "Chosa" ...
3.1
EVENT
4.4
The Takayama Festival is known as one of the three most beautiful festivals in Japan, along with Kyoto Gion Festival ...
The Takayama Festival is known as one of the three most beautiful festivals in Japan, along with Kyoto Gion Festival and Chichibu Night Festival. It is held twice a year in spring and autumn in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. The Autumn Fes...
4.4
EVENT
3.9
From 7th to 9th October, the city of Nagasaki celebrates this dynamic festival with exotic floats and dances. This au...
From 7th to 9th October, the city of Nagasaki celebrates this dynamic festival with exotic floats and dances. This autumn festival dating back to the 17th century is dedicated to Suwa Shrine in prayer for good harvest. The floats take fo...
3.9
EVENT
3.8
Cosmos Field in Kiyozumi Area, Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture holds Kiyozumi Cosmos Festival on October 6. About 5 mil...
Cosmos Field in Kiyozumi Area, Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture holds Kiyozumi Cosmos Festival on October 6. About 5 million cosmos including "Sensation Mix Cosmos" and "Yellow Cosmos" bloom and spread over 7 ha fields in middle-October. T...
3.8
EVENT
4.4
Kawasaki City Tamagawa Fireworks Festival takes place on Oct.5th on the riverbed of Tamagawa River, and Setagaya Tama...
Kawasaki City Tamagawa Fireworks Festival takes place on Oct.5th on the riverbed of Tamagawa River, and Setagaya Tamagawa Fireworks Festival is held on the opposite bank of the river at the same time on the day. These 2 festivals are cal...
4.4
EVENT
3.8
Akkeshi Town in Hokkaido is a famous place where oysters can be harvested all through the year. Each year from the b...
Akkeshi Town in Hokkaido is a famous place where oysters can be harvested all through the year. Each year from the beginning of October, 10-day Akkeshi Oyster Festival takes place in Nenohi Park. There are lots of food stalls serves fr...
3.8
EVENT
3.6
Echizen Pottery Autumn Festival takes place at Echizen Pottery Village in Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture on October 5...
Echizen Pottery Autumn Festival takes place at Echizen Pottery Village in Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture on October 5 and 6. Pottery artists from throughout Japan sell variety of pottery such as Traditional Japanese pottery "Echizen war...
3.6
EVENT
3.4
Juku-no-Mori Park is located in Gotemba City southeast of Mt.Fuji, and it offers a wide variety of activities through...
Juku-no-Mori Park is located in Gotemba City southeast of Mt.Fuji, and it offers a wide variety of activities through which you can learn about Mt.Fuji and get closer to nature. There are lots of great facilities such as a miniature golf...
3.4
EVENT
4.1
Iizaka Fighting Festival takes place each year on first weekend of October at Hachiman Shrine, Fukushima Prefecture. ...
Iizaka Fighting Festival takes place each year on first weekend of October at Hachiman Shrine, Fukushima Prefecture. This festival is held to pray for good harvest, and one of the most exciting festivals in Japan. It features its large ...
4.1
EVENT
3.2
Kawabata Shopping Street is the best shopping street in Kyusyu area, which has about 140 shops lining a 400-meter lon...
Kawabata Shopping Street is the best shopping street in Kyusyu area, which has about 140 shops lining a 400-meter long arcade. On October 4, Kabawata Shopping Street hold the Kawabata Night Festival with a market, live music performance...
3.2
EVENT
4.2
The Fukuro Festival is one of the major festivals in Ikebukuro area, Tokyo. The festival is held on two separate week...
The Fukuro Festival is one of the major festivals in Ikebukuro area, Tokyo. The festival is held on two separate weekends, late-September and early October. The first section, held on the 28th - 29th of September is known as the Owl...
4.2
EVENT
3.7
Hadano City was known as a famous producer of leaf tobacco. It can be said that Hadano's development is due to tobacc...
Hadano City was known as a famous producer of leaf tobacco. It can be said that Hadano's development is due to tobacco. Tobacco Festival takes place late-September each year in Hadano, and use fire to represent the passion the townspeo...
3.7
EVENT
3.5
At Hida-Furukawa Town, Gifu Prefecture, the unique festival "Fox Fire Festival" takes place every September. It's the...
At Hida-Furukawa Town, Gifu Prefecture, the unique festival "Fox Fire Festival" takes place every September. It's the revival of fairy-tale "Sunshower". The highlight is the wedding ceremony procession and wedding ceremony illuminated b...
3.5
EVENT
3.5
The Setouchi Triennale is one of the biggest art festivals in Japan and takes place in the picturesque setting of the...
The Setouchi Triennale is one of the biggest art festivals in Japan and takes place in the picturesque setting of the Seto Inland Sea. Its theme is the Restoration of the Sea, and the festival takes place on 12 small islands and 2 ports...
3.5
EVENT
4.4
The Ohara Naked Men's Festival (Ohara Hadaka Matsuri) is a 2-day annual festival held in Isumi City, Chiba Prefecture...
The Ohara Naked Men's Festival (Ohara Hadaka Matsuri) is a 2-day annual festival held in Isumi City, Chiba Prefecture. On the first day of the festival, around 9am, half-dressed men gather at Kashima Shrine, and carry portable shrines t...
4.4
EVENT
3.6
Tambara Highland in Gunma is situated at an elevation of 1,300 meters, and is a world of soothing color where the br...
Tambara Highland in Gunma is situated at an elevation of 1,300 meters, and is a world of soothing color where the breeze is filled with the fragrance of lavender in summer. About 50,000 lavender shrubs are planted on the ski slopes. Du...
3.6
EVENT
3.4
Sanma (pike/pacific saury) distributed for free! A special event of Tokyo Tower will be held on Autumnal Equinox Day,...
Sanma (pike/pacific saury) distributed for free! A special event of Tokyo Tower will be held on Autumnal Equinox Day, where you can taste the taste of the autumn · Sanma. This 10th event this year will be held from the objective of expa...
3.4
EVENT
3.1
Yamagata Daini is a famous scholar in Edo period from Kai City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Now he is worshiped as a god of...
Yamagata Daini is a famous scholar in Edo period from Kai City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Now he is worshiped as a god of learning. On Sept. 23th each year, Daini Leaning Festival takes place in Kai City. There are some performances such...
3.1
EVENT
3.9
The main event of the Aizu Samurai Festival is "Aizu Clan Parade" which features historical SAMURAI figures. After t...
The main event of the Aizu Samurai Festival is "Aizu Clan Parade" which features historical SAMURAI figures. After the Shinto ritual, the departure ceremony is held. The parade of 500 samurai starts at Tsuruga-jo Castle, and travels aro...
3.9
EVENT
3.6
Ikeda Eco Candle Event takes place every year in September, in Ikeda town, Fukui Prefecture. Over 10,000 candles are...
Ikeda Eco Candle Event takes place every year in September, in Ikeda town, Fukui Prefecture. Over 10,000 candles are made from recycled materials such as used cooking oil. In 2019, the theme of this event is "De-Plastic", so local peop...
3.6
EVENT
4.1
Nishinomiya Shrine is located in the middle of Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, in the part of the city, and Nishi...
Nishinomiya Shrine is located in the middle of Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, in the part of the city, and Nishinomiya Shrine is the head Ebisu shrine that presides over more than 3,500 Ebisu shrines. It is also commonly known as “N...
4.1
EVENT
3.9
"The No.1 Fireworks Contest in Kyusyu" is held at Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki Prefecture. A total of 22,000 fireworks...
"The No.1 Fireworks Contest in Kyusyu" is held at Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki Prefecture. A total of 22,000 fireworks including 100 launches of super-sized fireworks and 5,000 launches in 5 mins of super-sized Star Mine are launched into...
3.9
EVENT
3.8
The Ogi area of Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture is known for squid fishing. In the autumn festival of Mifune Shrine, ...
The Ogi area of Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture is known for squid fishing. In the autumn festival of Mifune Shrine, "sleeve-kiriko" floats, which resembles kites in the shape of footman of olden times, are carried around the town. On t...
3.8
EVENT
3.8
Aizu-wakamatsu City in Fukushima is known as the Samurai City. Every late-September, 3-day Aizu Festival is held aro...
Aizu-wakamatsu City in Fukushima is known as the Samurai City. Every late-September, 3-day Aizu Festival is held around Tsuruga Castle(Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle). This festival features Lantern Parade, Aizu Clan Parade, Drum and Fife Parad...
3.8
EVENT
3.7
Kokeshi Dolls are traditional Japanese wooden crafts featuring red stripes and floral patterns. And it is said that ...
Kokeshi Dolls are traditional Japanese wooden crafts featuring red stripes and floral patterns. And it is said that the birthplace of Kokeshi Dolls is in Togatta, Miyagi Prefecture. On September, "The 31th Kokeshi & Rokuro Festival" ta...
3.7
EVENT
3.6
Kyoho Grape Kingdom Festival held in Tomi City, Nagano Prefecture, is the harvest festival of Kyoho Grapes, and takes...
Kyoho Grape Kingdom Festival held in Tomi City, Nagano Prefecture, is the harvest festival of Kyoho Grapes, and takes place each year on the third weekend of September. Kyoho Grapes and various other grapes are sold, and stage events su...
3.6
EVENT
3.6
China Festival takes place in Yoyogi Park, Tokyo this September. This is one of the largest events which you can exp...
China Festival takes place in Yoyogi Park, Tokyo this September. This is one of the largest events which you can experience Chinese culture while being in Japan. There are about 60 Chinese food stalls and many small shops selling Chine...
3.6
EVENT
3.4
Tambara Highland is a woodland resort located in Gunma Prefecture's national forests at the elevation of 1,200 to 1,5...
Tambara Highland is a woodland resort located in Gunma Prefecture's national forests at the elevation of 1,200 to 1,550 meters and attracts many visitors throughout the year. The stargazing tour is held in Tambara Highland. Dates: Ma...
3.4
EVENT
4.1
Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine in Fujiyoshida City is the oldest Mt.Fuji Shinto shrine on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi. On ...
Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine in Fujiyoshida City is the oldest Mt.Fuji Shinto shrine on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi. On Sept.19 every year, "Yabusame"(Japanese horseback archery) with over 800 year history is performed. This Yabusame is de...
4.1
EVENT
3.8
Ikaho Onsen, near Takasaki City in Gunma Prefecture is a popular hot spring resort town with its good waters. Betwee...
Ikaho Onsen, near Takasaki City in Gunma Prefecture is a popular hot spring resort town with its good waters. Between Sept. 18th and 20th each year, the Ikaho Festival takes place around the Ikaho Shrine. On 19th and 20th, eleven Taru M...
3.8
EVENT
4.3
Meguro Citizens Festival is one of Meguro City`s large festivals. Its four main attractions are the "Meguro Sanma(Pac...
Meguro Citizens Festival is one of Meguro City`s large festivals. Its four main attractions are the "Meguro Sanma(Pacific Sauty) Festival", an exhibition of regional specialties, a festival square, and a kid's square. The Sanma Festiv...
4.3
EVENT
3.9
Kagura-bune Festival takes place annually August 17th of the lunar calendar in Minami-chita town, Aichi Prefecture. ...
Kagura-bune Festival takes place annually August 17th of the lunar calendar in Minami-chita town, Aichi Prefecture. Kagura-bune is a 10-meter long, 15-meter high boat with 108 lanterns. It goes there and back between Utsumi Bridge and C...
3.9
EVENT
4.3
Red Spider Lily, in Japanese "Manjushage" or "Higanbana", means "flower of the heavens". This flowers bloom around O...
Red Spider Lily, in Japanese "Manjushage" or "Higanbana", means "flower of the heavens". This flowers bloom around O-Higan, a period of seven days before and after the Autumnal Equinox Day. These consist of long slender upward curling ...
4.3
EVENT
4.2
Danjiri Festival is a festival cart-pulling festival held around Osaka area. A "danjiri" means a large, heavy wooden ...
Danjiri Festival is a festival cart-pulling festival held around Osaka area. A "danjiri" means a large, heavy wooden float in the shape of shrine or temple. The biggest Danjiri Festival in Japan takes place in Kishiwada City, Osaka, ever...
4.2
EVENT
4.1
Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki Prefecture is a huge park featuring a variety of seasonal flowers spread out across 2...
Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki Prefecture is a huge park featuring a variety of seasonal flowers spread out across 200 ha. The park also contains an amusement park, cycling path, and BMX courses. Everyone from adults to children can enj...
4.1
EVENT
4.0
Showa Memorial Park (Showa Kinen Park) is a park in the city of Tachikawa, located western part of Tokyo. It is the l...
Showa Memorial Park (Showa Kinen Park) is a park in the city of Tachikawa, located western part of Tokyo. It is the largest park in Tokyo with 1,653,000 square meters and famous for its huge flower field. Here is famous as viewing spot o...
4.0
EVENT
4.0
"Narita Traditional Performing Arts Festival" takes place in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture on 14&15th of September. T...
"Narita Traditional Performing Arts Festival" takes place in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture on 14&15th of September. The venues are in open space in front of Mt. Narita outer gate and Naritasan Omotesando Street, and the third foor of the...
4.0
EVENT
3.9
Usa Port Festival in Oita Prefecture, is postponed to Sept 14 & 15 from July 20 &21 due to typhoon. The festival has...
Usa Port Festival in Oita Prefecture, is postponed to Sept 14 & 15 from July 20 &21 due to typhoon. The festival has its roots in a ceremony held to worship the ocean at Nagasu district's Awashima Shrine. Variety of fun events are sch...
3.9
EVENT
3.9
The big fireworks festival takes place in Numata City, Gunma Prefecture this September. This festival is brought by ...
The big fireworks festival takes place in Numata City, Gunma Prefecture this September. This festival is brought by famous fireworks maker, "Marutama-ya", which has won prizes at the major fireworks competitions all of the world. The...
3.9
EVENT
3.8
Ishioka Festival is a grand festival of the Hitachinokuni-Soshagu-Shrine in Ishioka City, Ibaraki Prefecture. It is ...
Ishioka Festival is a grand festival of the Hitachinokuni-Soshagu-Shrine in Ishioka City, Ibaraki Prefecture. It is one of the three biggest festivals in Eastern Japan and attracts more than 400,000 visitors every year. A total of 40 p...
3.8
EVENT
3.6
Between early-July and mid-October, hundreds of Kiriko Festival take place in various areas in Noto Peninssula. Kiri...
Between early-July and mid-October, hundreds of Kiriko Festival take place in various areas in Noto Peninssula. Kiriko are large lanterns that are carried around during summer festival on Noto. The existing number of Kiriko rearches abo...
3.6
EVENT
3.6
Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine is the most important Shinto shrine in the city of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. The Ann...
Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine is the most important Shinto shrine in the city of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. The Annual Major Festival of Tsuruoka Hachimangu lasts three days from 14th to 16th September. During the festival period, var...
3.6
EVENT
3.5
This is the summer festival held every September in Higashi-agatsuma town, Gunma Prefecture. Various events will be ...
This is the summer festival held every September in Higashi-agatsuma town, Gunma Prefecture. Various events will be performed such as A Thousand People Dancing, Awa Dancing , and Taiko-drum show. Also you can enjoy Bingo Game or Class...
3.5
EVENT
3.2
Jumangoku Festival is one of the major festivals in Kaga City, Ishikawa. This festival features giant "Kutani Ozara ...
Jumangoku Festival is one of the major festivals in Kaga City, Ishikawa. This festival features giant "Kutani Ozara Mikoshi"(portable shrine) with 2-meter long, 2.5t-weigh huge plate. At daytime, Kutani Ozara Mikoshi are pulled around ...
3.2
EVENT
3.8
The "Tokyo Tower Taiwan Festival'19" is held four days of September 13th to 16th. This autumn festival has been held ...
The "Tokyo Tower Taiwan Festival'19" is held four days of September 13th to 16th. This autumn festival has been held several times so far and has been a big, big, and thriving event. With soup dumpling, minced pork rice, mango shaved ic...
3.8
EVENT
4.3
Hakozakigu Hojoya, which is one of the three major festivals of Hakata,along with Hakata Dontaku in spring and Hakata...
Hakozakigu Hojoya, which is one of the three major festivals of Hakata,along with Hakata Dontaku in spring and Hakata Gion Yamakasa in summer is a festival for people to "show appreciation for life itself, warn themselves agains needless...
4.3
EVENT
3.5
Takojima-machi, Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture is known for one of the major fishing ports in Ishikawa Prefecture. ...
Takojima-machi, Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture is known for one of the major fishing ports in Ishikawa Prefecture. The kiriko for the autumn festival of Takakurahiko Shrine are movable works of art. They are decorated with elaborate ca...
3.5
EVENT
4.2
Pacific saury fish, Sanma in Japanese, is a fish represents the fall of Japan. On Sep.8th, near the Meguro Station i...
Pacific saury fish, Sanma in Japanese, is a fish represents the fall of Japan. On Sep.8th, near the Meguro Station in Tokyo, about 7,000 grilled sanma fishes are served with grated daikon radish and pieces of fresh citrus fruits for fr...
4.2
EVENT
3.5
Matsuyama Mikoshi Festival is the festival you can see various Ehime's festivals such as Matsuyama Festival, Uwajima ...
Matsuyama Mikoshi Festival is the festival you can see various Ehime's festivals such as Matsuyama Festival, Uwajima Ushi-Oni Festival, Niihama Taiko Festival, Imabari Festival, and more. You can see many shows such as Taiko Performance...
3.5
EVENT
3.5
This festival is held by Koyama town and Kanagawa prefecture Minami Ashigara city with Ashigara-toge pass in between,...
This festival is held by Koyama town and Kanagawa prefecture Minami Ashigara city with Ashigara-toge pass in between, derived from the historical allusion of Shinra Saburo Yoshimitsu who is a master of Sho (traditional Japanese wind inst...
3.5
EVENT
3.1
Pipe Festival takes place at Oyama Town, Shizuoka Prefecture on the second Sunday of September every year. When Shin...
Pipe Festival takes place at Oyama Town, Shizuoka Prefecture on the second Sunday of September every year. When Shinra Saburo Yoshimitsu campaigning as a master of the sho (Sho: a traditional Japanese wind instrument resembling, The f...
3.1
EVENT
4.2
Chofu City in Tokyo is known as a Movie City. On Sept. 7, the big fireworks festival takes place around the banks of...
Chofu City in Tokyo is known as a Movie City. On Sept. 7, the big fireworks festival takes place around the banks of the Tamagawa River. Approximately 10,000 fireworks including giant Star Mine(repeated explosions) that go up to No.8 in...
4.2
EVENT
3.7
"Echizen Fish Festival" is the largest fishing event at the Port of Echizen in Fukui Prefecture. In September, the r...
"Echizen Fish Festival" is the largest fishing event at the Port of Echizen in Fukui Prefecture. In September, the restrictions on fish caught by trawling nets are lifted, so this festival is held when the widest variety of fish can be ...
3.7
EVENT
3.2
Ushikura Shrine Annual Grand Festival is one of the three major festivals in Yamanashi Prefecture, along with Yoshida...
Ushikura Shrine Annual Grand Festival is one of the three major festivals in Yamanashi Prefecture, along with Yoshida Fire Festival and Tsuru Hassaku Festival. It is the festival which thanks to gods of agriculture. On Sept.7, portabl...
3.2
EVENT
3.8
Since ancient times, the "Anzan Matsuri", in the Kanto region is said to have benefits of easy delivery and child bir...
Since ancient times, the "Anzan Matsuri", in the Kanto region is said to have benefits of easy delivery and child birth, take place from September 4 to 6 every year. Yamanaka Suwa-Jinja shrine also known as (Yamanaka Myojin), Toyotamahi...
3.8
EVENT