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A summer civic festival held in central Kumamoto City.
Official listing: 火の国まつり · 熊本市 · 熊本市中心市街地
Change reason: The organiser officially cancelled the 49th event, which had been scheduled for 31 July–2 August 2026, in the year marking ten years since the Kumamoto earthquakes. The notice was published on 29 July 2026.
Original Localip wording: 熊本地震から10年の節目のため、第49回大会(2026年7月31日〜8月2日開催予定)は中止と公式発表(2026年7月29日付)Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kumamoto_001A spring event featuring the Tosa delicacy dorome (raw baby sardines) and a large-cup sake drinking contest.
Official listing: 土佐赤岡どろめ祭り · 香南市 · 赤岡海浜
Change reason: Cancelled because of high waves and strong winds.
Original Localip wording: 高波・強風のため中止Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kochi_013An experiential event for catching majaku (mantis shrimp) on the Arao tidal flats.
Official listing: 荒尾マジャク釣り大会 · 荒尾市 · 荒尾干潟周辺
Change reason: The Localip record does not provide an English reason. Check the organiser’s current notice before changing your plan.
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kumamoto_017A summer fireworks festival lighting up the sky over the Hozu River in Kameoka City.
Official listing: 亀岡平和祭保津川市民花火大会 · 亀岡市 · 保津橋上流周辺
Change reason: The Kameoka tourism association and chamber of commerce state that the 2026 event will not be held due to circumstances affecting the event.
Original Localip wording: 諸般の事情により開催しない（亀岡市観光協会・商工会議所が明記）Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kyoto_01602
A fireworks festival held nightly over an extended period at Lake Toya Onsen.
Official listing: 洞爺湖ロングラン花火大会 · 洞爺湖町 · 洞爺湖温泉湖畔
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:hokkaido_028A traditional dance on Yoron Island designated as a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Official listing: 与論十五夜踊り · 与論町 · 地主神社ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kagoshima_016A spirited summer Bon dance in Gujo City's Shiratori area, known for its lively tempo and all-night dancing.
Official listing: 白鳥おどり · 郡上市 · 郡上市白鳥町各所
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:gifu_004An open-to-all Bon dance in Gujo-Hachiman spanning about 30 nights at venues throughout town.
Official listing: 郡上おどり · 郡上市 · 郡上八幡市街地各所
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:gifu_003A summer festival near Urawa Station with music parades, dances, and mikoshi.
Official listing: 浦和まつり · さいたま市 · 浦和駅周辺、旧中山道周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:saitama_006A summer festival representing Awaji Island with dance contests and fireworks in Sumoto.
Official listing: 淡路島まつり · 洲本市 · 洲本市中心市街地、大浜海岸周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:hyogo_010A limited-time event with Nordic music and fireworks by the lakeside at Metsa.
Official listing: メッツァの北欧花火2026 · 飯能市 · メッツァビレッジ
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:saitama_029A historical festival on Innoshima Island tied to the Murakami Suigun (pirates), with multiple events.
Official listing: 因島水軍まつり · 尾道市 · 因島アメニティ公園ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:hiroshima_015An autumn festival centered on the Kehi Shrine grand festival, featuring float processions, mikoshi, and folk dance.
Official listing: 敦賀まつり · 敦賀市 · 氣比神宮周辺、敦賀市中心市街地
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:fukui_004A Noboribetsu tradition where hot spring demons launch hand-held fireworks in the Hell Valley.
Official listing: 地獄の谷の鬼花火 · 登別市 · 登別地獄谷
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:hokkaido_033A community festival in Tainai City's Nakajo district with floats and food stalls.
Official listing: 中条まつり · 胎内市 · 胎内市中条地区中心部
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An autumn festival with splendid floats parading through Gonohe.
Official listing: 五戸まつり · 五戸町 · 五戸町中心街
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:aomori_020Okinawa's largest Eisa event, gathering youth groups from across the prefecture.
Official listing: 沖縄全島エイサーまつり · 沖縄市 · 沖縄市コザ運動公園陸上競技場ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:okinawa_002A festival honoring the martyred farmer Sakura Sogo with float processions and fire rituals.
Official listing: 御待夜祭 · 成田市 · 宗吾霊堂
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:chiba_032A summer festival fostering community in Okuma Town.
Official listing: なつ祭りinおおくま · 大熊町 · 大熊町内会場
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:fukushima_024A uniquely fun festival in Shibukawa, the 'navel of Japan,' with belly-painted face dancing.
Official listing: 渋川へそ祭り · 渋川市 · 渋川市中心市街地・新町五差路周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:gunma_007A major summer fireworks festival held on the Sagami River riverbed, representing Sagamihara.
Official listing: 相模原納涼花火大会 · 相模原市 · 相模川高田橋上流
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kanagawa_009A community-driven summer event in Suzuka featuring dances and stage performances.
Official listing: すずかフェスティバル · 鈴鹿市 · 鈴鹿市内各会場
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:mie_017A citizens' festival in Iga with street markets and performances rediscovering the people, products, town, and life of Iga.
Official listing: 市民夏のにぎわいフェスタ · 伊賀市 · 伊賀市上野中心市街地一帯
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:mie_025A kokeshi doll-themed festival held in Naruko Onsen, a renowned kokeshi production area.
Official listing: 全国こけし祭り · 大崎市 · 鳴子温泉街ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:miyagi_013A large summer event held at Sasebo Harbor.
Official listing: させぼシーサイドフェスティバル · 佐世保市 · 佐世保港周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:nagasaki_007A popular beer and music festival by Orion Beer.
Official listing: オリオンビアフェスト in コザ · 沖縄市 · 沖縄市コザ運動公園 サブグラウンド
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:okinawa_003A festival with mikoshi procession and grand fireworks coloring Mogami Town's autumn.
Official listing: 最上祭り · 最上町 · 最上町向町内
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:yamagata_025A community festival in Kurayoshi City's Sekigane area themed on the history of the Satomi clan.
Official listing: 倉吉せきがね里見まつり · 倉吉市 · 倉吉市関金地区周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:tottori_018A festival with over 430 years of history featuring decorative floats, mikoshi, shishi-odori deer dance, and kagura.
Official listing: 花巻まつり · 花巻市 · 花巻市内お祭り広場、上町アーケード周辺ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:iwate_003A festival renowned for the world's largest four-shaku fireworks shell, dedicated to Asahara Shrine.
Official listing: 片貝まつり（浅原神社秋季例大祭奉納大煙火） · 小千谷市 · 浅原神社周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:niigata_004One of Japan's largest ceramics bargain fairs, representing the pottery town of Seto, with shops lining the Seto River.
Official listing: せともの祭 · 瀬戸市 · 尾張瀬戸駅周辺・瀬戸市内一円
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:aichi_025An autumn festival in Katsuura known for mikoshi processions and fishing port festivities.
Official listing: 勝浦大漁まつり · 勝浦市 · 勝浦漁港、遠見岬神社、勝浦中央商店街ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:chiba_015One of Hakata's three great festivals, an autumn ceremony at Hakozaki Shrine.
Official listing: 筥崎宮 放生会 · 福岡市 · 筥崎宮
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:fukuoka_003A citizen-participation summer festival with mikoshi, dancing, and stage events in central Ota.
Official listing: 太田まつり · 太田市 · 太田市中心市街地
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:gunma_014A large autumn event in Kushiro featuring Hokkaido's only 3-shaku fireworks shell and local seafood.
Official listing: 釧路大漁どんぱく · 釧路市 · 釧路市観光国際交流センター、釧路川河口付近ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:hokkaido_013A port festival with fireworks held at Shibushi Port in Shibushi City, Kagoshima.
Official listing: 志布志みなとまつり · 志布志市 · 志布志港旅客船埠頭周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kagoshima_041A community fireworks festival held near Suzuka's harbor area.
Official listing: 鈴鹿げんき花火大会 · 鈴鹿市 · 白子港緑地公園周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:mie_018A large-scale community music festival that turns Sendai's streets into stages.
Official listing: 定禅寺ストリートジャズフェスティバル in 仙台 · 仙台市 · 仙台市中心部、定禅寺通ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:miyagi_017A summer festival celebrating regional culture held in Kobayashi City, Miyazaki.
Official listing: シン・こばやし夏まつり · 小林市 · 小林駅周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:miyazaki_047A citizen-participatory summer festival in Sano City, associated with the legendary warrior Fujiwara no Hidesato.
Official listing: 佐野秀郷まつり · 佐野市 · 佐野市中心市街地
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:tochigi_010A large fireworks event at the Mogami River riverbank in Sakata City.
Official listing: 酒田の花火 · 酒田市 · 最上川河川公園周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:yamagata_009A harvest festival for tasting and buying Yachimata's specialty peanuts.
Official listing: 落花生まつりin八街 · 八街市 · 八街市内会場
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:chiba_034A traditional festival where mikoshi bearers run along the Kujukuri Beach shore.
Official listing: 上総十二社祭り · 一宮町 · 玉前神社・釣ヶ崎海岸
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:chiba_038Kumamoto City's premier autumn grand festival known for its sacred procession and decorated horses.
Official listing: 藤崎八旛宮秋季例大祭 · 熊本市 · 藤崎八旛宮、熊本市中心部
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kumamoto_006A historic fireworks festival lighting up the autumn night sky in Masuda, Yokote City.
Official listing: 増田の花火 · 横手市 · 八木下川原
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:akita_017An autumn festival with colorful floats parading through the city during the Morioka Hachimangu annual festival.
Official listing: 盛岡秋まつり · 盛岡市 · 盛岡八幡宮、盛岡市中心部ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:iwate_008An autumn festival in Sagae City known for mikoshi and the annual festival of Sagae Hachimangu Shrine.
Official listing: 寒河江まつり · 寒河江市 · 寒河江市中心部、寒河江八幡宮周辺ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:yamagata_015A fireworks festival lighting up the northern Lake Biwa surface, representing Nagahama.
Official listing: 長浜・北びわ湖大花火大会 · 長浜市 · 豊公園周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:shiga_014An autumn event at Todaiji Nigatsudo with a Buddhist service followed by Bon dancing.
Official listing: 十七夜・十七夜盆踊り · 奈良市 · 東大寺二月堂
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:nara_010The largest autumn festival in northern Iwate, with handcrafted floats and mikoshi parading through the city.
Official listing: 久慈秋まつり · 久慈市 · 久慈市中心市街地
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:iwate_009A traditional dedication dance performed on Tarama Island during the lunar August.
Official listing: 多良間島 八月踊り · 多良間村 · 多良間村内
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:okinawa_015A summer festival around Kashiwa Station with dances and parades.
Official listing: 柏まつり · 柏市 · 柏駅東口・西口周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:chiba_010A traditional autumn festival in Tateyama where mikoshi and floats from the Awa region gather.
Official listing: 安房国司祭 鶴谷八幡宮例大祭（やわたんまち） · 館山市 · 鶴谷八幡宮、館山市街地周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:chiba_018Kitakyushu's largest citizen-participation summer festival.
Official listing: わっしょい百万夏まつり · 北九州市 · 小倉北区中心部、小倉城周辺ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:fukuoka_004An autumn festival enlivening the castle town of Aizu-Wakamatsu with the Aizu Lord's Procession and Bandaisan dance.
Official listing: 会津まつり · 会津若松市 · 鶴ヶ城本丸、会津若松市内各所
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:fukushima_003A historic autumn festival in Shirakawa with lantern-bearing neighborhood processions through the castle town.
Official listing: 白河提灯まつり · 白河市 · 白河市中心市街地、鹿嶋神社ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:fukushima_011An autumn festival in Nakatsugawa touring five shrines with puppet okina dance offerings.
Official listing: 五社巡祭 · 中津川市 · 子安神社
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:gifu_024A traditional shrine festival representing Ishioka with floats, hooded lions, and mikoshi parading through the city.
Official listing: 石岡のおまつり（常陸國總社宮例大祭） · 石岡市 · 常陸國總社宮、石岡市中心市街地
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:ibaraki_004A large fireworks festival in Sakai Town with approximately 30,000 shots launched from the Tone River riverbed.
Official listing: 利根川大花火大会 · 境町 · 境リバーサイドパーク（利根川河川敷）
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:ibaraki_011An autumn festival in Yamanaka Onsen with dances, mikoshi, and food stalls in the hot spring town.
Official listing: 山中温泉こいこい祭 · 加賀市 · 山中温泉街、菊の湯周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:ishikawa_011An autumn folk arts festival in Tono featuring shishi-odori, kagura, and yabusame horseback archery.
Official listing: 日本のふるさと遠野まつり · 遠野市 · 遠野市街地、遠野郷八幡宮ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:iwate_007A downtown music festival held at multiple venues across central Morioka.
Official listing: いしがきMUSIC FESTIVAL · 盛岡市 · 盛岡城跡公園ほか盛岡市中心市街地
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:iwate_014An autumn event celebrating the food and bounty of Kochi Prefecture, held at venues across the region.
Official listing: 土佐の豊穣祭 · 高知市ほか · 高知県内各地
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kochi_003A civic festival centered on the traditional Nonnoko-bushi folk performance of Isahaya.
Official listing: のんのこ諫早まつり · 諫早市 · 諫早市中心部
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:nagasaki_011A festival in Kishiwada famous for its bold danjiri float pulling and dramatic yarimawashi turning maneuvers.
Official listing: 岸和田だんじり祭 · 岸和田市 · 岸和田地区、春木地区、各地区周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:osaka_002A traditional festival of Yachi Hachimangu Shrine in Kahoku Town with festival floats and samurai attendant processions.
Official listing: 谷地どんがまつり · 河北町 · 谷地八幡宮、河北町谷地地区
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:yamagata_016A traditional event featuring mechanical puppet theater performances dating back to the Edo period.
Official listing: 八女福島の燈籠人形 · 八女市 · 福島八幡宮
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:fukuoka_016A traditional festival in Nanao City's Nakajima area, impressive for its giant wakubata frame-flag processions.
Official listing: お熊甲祭 · 七尾市 · 久麻加夫都阿良加志比古神社周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:ishikawa_015An autumn grand festival at Miyajidake Shrine, also known for its Path of Light.
Official listing: 宮地嶽神社 秋季大祭 · 福津市 · 宮地嶽神社
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:fukuoka_018A powerful traditional event in Satsumasendai where teams pull an enormous rope.
Official listing: 川内大綱引 · 薩摩川内市 · 薩摩川内市中心部
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kagoshima_004A traditional festival in Ohara, Isumi City, famous for the dramatic scene of mikoshi being carried into the sea.
Official listing: 大原はだか祭り · いすみ市 · 大原海水浴場、大原漁港周辺ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:chiba_016A locally beloved market festival held during the spring and autumn equinox in central Oda City.
Official listing: 大田彼岸市 中日つぁん · 大田市 · 大田市中心市街地
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:shimane_016An autumn festival in the fishing town of Kure with deeply rooted traditional rites.
Official listing: 久礼八幡宮秋季大祭 · 中土佐町 · 久礼八幡宮周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kochi_014A festival gathering traditional performing arts from across Japan in Narita.
Official listing: 成田伝統芸能まつり · 成田市 · 成田山表参道周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:chiba_033An autumn civic festival with mikoshi, floats, and parades enlivening central Isesaki.
Official listing: 伊勢崎まつり · 伊勢崎市 · 伊勢崎市中心市街地、本町通り周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:gunma_008A summer civic festival with parades and dancing reflecting the multicultural character of Oizumi.
Official listing: 大泉まつり · 大泉町 · 大泉町中心部・いずみ緑道周辺ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:gunma_016An autumn food event at Nemuro's port celebrating the local Pacific saury catch.
Official listing: 根室さんま祭り · 根室市 · 根室港特設会場
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:hokkaido_015A festival celebrating salmon and the Indian water wheel along the Chitose River with autumn flavors.
Official listing: インディアン水車まつり · 千歳市 · 道の駅サーモンパーク千歳周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:hokkaido_023A large-scale event combining fireworks and entertainment on the Oarai seaside.
Official listing: 大洗海上花火大会 · 大洗町 · 大洗サンビーチ周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:ibaraki_010An autumn festival in Ibusuki giving thanks for the hot springs.
Official listing: 指宿温泉祭 · 指宿市 · 指宿市街地・湯権現神社周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kagoshima_010An autumn festival celebrating regional culture in the Takaono area of Izumi City, Kagoshima.
Official listing: 高尾野秋祭り · 出水市 · 高尾野町中心部
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kagoshima_051A local port festival held around Fukue Harbor in the Goto Islands.
Official listing: 福江みなとまつり · 五島市 · 福江港周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:nagasaki_018A summer community festival in Kurashiki's Tamashima district with dances and stage events.
Official listing: 玉島まつり · 倉敷市 · 新倉敷駅前通り周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:okayama_017A community festival in Ginowan City inspired by the local celestial maiden legend.
Official listing: 宜野湾はごろも祭り · 宜野湾市 · 宜野湾海浜公園周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:okinawa_009A fireworks festival launching approximately 10,000 shots over the Yokosuka Port area.
Official listing: よこすか開国花火大会 · 横須賀市 · うみかぜ公園ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kanagawa_021A uniquely themed festival in Nasu Town based on the local nine-tailed fox legend.
Official listing: 那須九尾まつり · 那須町 · 那須町余笹川ふれあい公園ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:tochigi_016A maritime sacred procession opening the autumn grand festival of Munakata Taisha Shrine.
Official listing: 宗像大社 みあれ祭 · 宗像市 · 宗像大社、神湊港周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:fukuoka_014A historic autumn festival of Hojo-zu Hachimangu Shrine where hikiyama floats parade through Shinminato.
Official listing: 放生津八幡宮 曳山・築山行事 · 射水市 · 放生津八幡宮・新湊地区
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:toyama_007An autumn festival in Iizaka Onsen known for the powerful collisions of drum floats.
Official listing: 飯坂けんか祭り · 福島市 · 八幡神社、飯坂温泉街
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:fukushima_007An autumn festival in Tanabe, the hometown of the legendary warrior Benkei, featuring theater and dances.
Official listing: 弁慶まつり · 田辺市 · 扇ヶ浜公園、闘雞神社、田辺市街地ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:wakayama_014An autumn community festival around Matsudo Station with stage performances and parades.
Official listing: 松戸まつり · 松戸市 · 松戸駅周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:chiba_011A festival with impressive seaside fireworks along the Iioka coast.
Official listing: 旭市いいおかYOU・遊フェスティバル · 旭市 · 飯岡海岸
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:chiba_022A citizen-participation event featuring Itoshima's food and community activities.
Official listing: 糸島市民まつり · 糸島市 · 糸島市内特設会場
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:fukuoka_013A festival representing autumn in Nihonmatsu, with drum floats adorned with countless lanterns parading through the castle town.
Official listing: 二本松の提灯祭り · 二本松市 · 二本松神社、二本松市中心部
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:fukushima_006An autumn community event in Higashimatsushima, home of the Blue Impulse aerobatic team.
Official listing: 東松島秋まつり · 東松島市 · 東松島市内特設会場
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:miyagi_008A summer fireworks event along the Omoi River, representing Oyama City.
Official listing: 小山の花火 · 小山市 · 思川河畔
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:tochigi_011A large summer festival in Oyama City combining community events with fireworks.
Official listing: おやまサマーフェスティバル · 小山市 · 小山市役所周辺・思川周辺ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:tochigi_012An autumn harvest festival in Katsunuma, a renowned grape and wine production area.
Official listing: 勝沼ぶどうまつり · 甲州市 · 勝沼中央公園広場周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:yamanashi_018A major aviation event at the home base of the Blue Impulse aerobatic team.
Official listing: 松島基地航空祭 · 東松島市 · 航空自衛隊 松島基地
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:miyagi_009An autumn festival of Kotake Hachiman Shrine, representing Gobo City.
Official listing: 御坊祭 · 御坊市 · 小竹八幡神社、御坊市街地
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:wakayama_013A dramatic autumn festival with mikoshi clashing in front of Dogo Onsen Station.
Official listing: 松山道後秋祭り · 松山市 · 道後温泉駅前・伊佐爾波神社周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:ehime_012A fire festival offering fulfilled-wish daruma dolls and figures to flames in gratitude.
Official listing: 満願の火まつり · 鈴鹿市 · 江西寺（だるま寺）
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:mie_027An autumn festival at Shirotori Shrine with traditional rites and local festivities.
Official listing: 白鳥神社秋季大祭 · 東かがわ市 · 白鳥神社周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kagawa_014An autumn traditional event in Tsuruoka featuring historical processions as the annual festival of Shonai Shrine.
Official listing: 庄内大祭 · 鶴岡市 · 荘内神社、鶴岡公園周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:yamagata_018The autumn grand festival of Suwa Shrine featuring exotic votive dances with international flair.
Official listing: 長崎くんち · 長崎市 · 諏訪神社、長崎市中心部
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:nagasaki_001An autumn float festival held in the Sawara Shinjuku district as part of Suwa Shrine's annual rites.
Official listing: 佐原の大祭 秋祭り · 香取市 · 諏訪神社周辺・佐原新宿地区
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:chiba_003The autumn festival of Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine, featuring beautiful float processions in Hida Takayama.
Official listing: 秋の高山祭（八幡祭） · 高山市 · 櫻山八幡宮周辺、高山市中心市街地
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:gifu_002The annual festival of Kotohiragu Shrine, featuring traditional rites of the beloved Konpira-san.
Official listing: 琴平町例大祭（金刀比羅宮例大祭） · 琴平町 · 金刀比羅宮
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kagawa_006An autumn festival representing Tsu City, featuring Anotsu Yosakoi dancing and folk performing arts.
Official listing: 津まつり · 津市 · 津市中心市街地、お城公園周辺ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:mie_011An autumn festival in Saijo City with numerous danjiri floats, mikoshi, and taiko stands dedicated to local shrines.
Official listing: 西条まつり · 西条市 · 伊曽乃神社ほか西条市内
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:ehime_004An autumn fireworks festival in Isesaki with music-synchronized fireworks.
Official listing: いせさき花火大会 · 伊勢崎市 · 西部公園、つなとりスポーツ広場、ラブリバー親水公園うぬき周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:gunma_009An autumn civic festival with Danbee dance and mikoshi enlivening central Maebashi.
Official listing: 前橋まつり · 前橋市 · 前橋市中心市街地
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:gunma_012A festival in Saijo, the sake capital, themed on Japanese sake in Higashihiroshima.
Official listing: 酒まつり · 東広島市 · 西条駅周辺、酒蔵通り周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:hiroshima_012Atsugi City's largest civic festival with fireworks and folk dancing.
Official listing: あつぎ鮎まつり · 厚木市 · 厚木中央公園・相模川三川合流点周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kanagawa_022A traditional mid-autumn celebration held in Hyuga City, Miyazaki.
Official listing: 日向十五夜祭 · 日向市 · 日向市駅周辺中心市街地
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:miyazaki_048An autumn festival in Kurashiki's Kojima district featuring danjiri floats and shrine rites.
Official listing: 鴻八幡宮例大祭 · 倉敷市 · 鴻八幡宮周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:okayama_012Naha's signature autumn festival featuring one of the world's largest tug-of-war events.
Official listing: 那覇大綱挽まつり · 那覇市 · 国際通り・久茂地交差点周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:okinawa_001An autumn fireworks festival in Konosu City known for its large fireworks shells on the Ara River.
Official listing: こうのす花火大会 · 鴻巣市 · 糠田運動場および荒川河川敷
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:saitama_014An autumn festival in Otsu where hikiyama floats with karakuri puppets parade along the old Tokaido road.
Official listing: 大津祭 · 大津市 · 天孫神社周辺、旧東海道一帯
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:shiga_001An autumn festival in Maibara with hikiyama floats that present children's kabuki.
Official listing: 米原曳山まつり · 米原市 · 湯谷神社、米原市街地
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:shiga_007A cultural festival celebrating the Hagoromo legend through Miho Hagoromo Takigi Noh, children's Noh, and commendation ceremonies.
Official listing: 羽衣まつり · 静岡市 · 静岡市清水文化会館マリナート
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:shizuoka_031An autumn festival in Kanuma highlighted by carved float processions and the buttsuke competing music.
Official listing: 鹿沼秋まつり · 鹿沼市 · 今宮神社および鹿沼市街地
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:tochigi_004An autumn festival where taiko floats parade through Hiwasa and are dramatically carried into the sea.
Official listing: 日和佐八幡神社秋祭り · 美波町 · 日和佐八幡神社周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:tokushima_005A fireworks festival held in Aira City, Kagoshima.
Official listing: あいら市花火大会 · 姶良市 · 姶良市内特設会場
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kagoshima_037A fierce autumn festival in Shirahama, Himeji, known for mikoshi clashing and float competitions.
Official listing: 灘のけんか祭り · 姫路市 · 松原八幡神社周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:hyogo_004A spectacular autumn festival in Ehime featuring ornate taiko floats paraded through the city, with dramatic float competitions.
Official listing: 新居浜太鼓祭り · 新居浜市 · 新居浜市内各地区
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:ehime_003An autumn festival featuring a towed-boat ceremony where mikoshi cross Kamaishi Bay by ship.
Official listing: 釜石まつり · 釜石市 · 釜石市中心部、尾崎神社、山神社、釜石湾内
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:iwate_011A major yosakoi event in Sasebo drawing dance teams from across Japan.
Official listing: YOSAKOIさせぼ祭り · 佐世保市 · 佐世保市中心部各会場
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:nagasaki_006A large autumn festival celebrating Nagoya's history and culture through the Heroes' Procession.
Official listing: 名古屋まつり · 名古屋市 · 名古屋市中心部、久屋大通公園、名古屋城周辺ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:aichi_001An autumn civic festival with floats and mikoshi parading through Tomioka's downtown.
Official listing: 富岡どんとまつり · 富岡市 · 富岡市街地、宮本町通り周辺ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:gunma_018A community-supported fireworks festival lighting up the Chikusei night sky.
Official listing: ちくせい花火大会 · 筑西市 · 筑西市内会場（公式確認）
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:ibaraki_012A fireworks festival lighting up the autumn night sky over the Shonan and Enoshima coast.
Official listing: ふじさわ江の島花火大会 · 藤沢市 · 片瀬海岸西浜
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kanagawa_020A festival in the castle town of Obi with processions and folk performing arts.
Official listing: 飫肥城下まつり · 日南市 · 飫肥城下町
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:miyazaki_012An autumn event celebrating Oita's agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and regional cuisine.
Official listing: 大分県農林水産祭 おおいたみのりフェスタ · 大分市 · 大分市内会場
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:oita_009A pottery event in Bizen City where visitors can meet kiln operators and purchase Bizen-yaki works.
Official listing: 備前焼まつり · 備前市 · JR伊部駅周辺・備前焼伝統産業会館周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:okayama_015Osaka's largest urban fireworks festival held on the Yodo River riverbank.
Official listing: なにわ淀川花火大会 · 大阪市淀川区・北区 · 淀川河川敷 新御堂筋淀川鉄橋〜国道2号線周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:osaka_003A large autumn event showcasing Sakai's historical culture and community through parades.
Official listing: 堺まつり · 堺市 · 大小路筋、堺市役所周辺ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:osaka_009A premier autumn festival in Kawagoe where ornate floats parade through the historic kurazukuri warehouse district.
Official listing: 川越まつり · 川越市 · 川越市中心市街地、川越氷川神社周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:saitama_001An autumn community festival in central Iwakuni with parades, stages, and food stalls.
Official listing: 岩国祭 · 岩国市 · 岩国市中心市街地ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:yamaguchi_018A sports event set along the Shimanto River with community support and volunteer activities.
Official listing: 四万十川ウルトラマラソン関連イベント · 四万十市 · 四万十川流域
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kochi_018A traditional autumn festival in Kibichuo Town featuring a yorimiya-style gathering of mikoshi.
Official listing: 加茂大祭 · 吉備中央町 · 総社宮・加茂市場周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:okayama_013An autumn tradition where float carriages with large do drums parade through Matsue.
Official listing: 松江祭鼕行列 · 松江市 · 松江城周辺、市内中心部
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:shimane_004A fireworks event at Kobe harbor featuring short fireworks shows against the port's night scenery.
Official listing: みなとHANABI -神戸を彩る5日間- · 神戸市 · メリケンパーク周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:hyogo_006A fierce autumn traditional festival where danjiri floats clash in the Katsuyama district.
Official listing: 勝山喧嘩だんじり · 真庭市 · 真庭市勝山地区
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:okayama_006A historical costume parade tracing Kyoto's history, held as the annual festival of Heian Jingu Shrine.
Official listing: 時代祭 · 京都市 · 京都御所、平安神宮ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kyoto_003A dramatic fire festival in Kurama, counted among Kyoto's three great eccentric festivals, with massive torches illuminating the village.
Official listing: 鞍馬の火祭 · 京都市 · 由岐神社、鞍馬街道周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kyoto_005An autumn festival in Nakatsugawa bringing together artisan sweets, local products, and folk performing arts.
Official listing: 中津川ふるさとじまん祭・菓子まつり · 中津川市 · 東美濃ふれあいセンター
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:gifu_031An autumn festival in Iga Ueno featuring oni (demon) processions and danjiri floats through the castle town.
Official listing: 上野天神祭 · 伊賀市 · 上野天神宮、伊賀市街地、三筋町等
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:mie_005A vigorous autumn festival in Imari with fierce clashes between portable shrines and floats.
Official listing: 伊万里トンテントン祭り · 伊万里市 · 伊萬里神社周辺、市街地
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:saga_007An autumn festival in Kameoka, sometimes called the Gion Festival of Tanba, with 11 yamahoko floats parading through the castle town.
Official listing: 亀岡祭 · 亀岡市 · 亀岡市城下町一帯、鍬山神社ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kyoto_012A community event themed on the history of the Matsuura naval clan.
Official listing: 松浦水軍まつり · 松浦市 · 松浦市内
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:nagasaki_015A festival showcasing the performing arts and culture of Yomitan Village.
Official listing: 読谷まつり · 読谷村 · 読谷村運動広場ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:okinawa_011An event in Kamiyama Town where regional culture, education, and youth participation intersect.
Official listing: 神山まるごと高専祭・地域イベント · 神山町 · 神山町内
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:tokushima_015An autumn grand festival with goma fire ritual and fire-walking, praying for bountiful harvest, health, and mountain safety.
Official listing: 伊勢山上秋季戸閉め大祭 · 松阪市 · 飯福田寺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:mie_026An autumn festival in the Ushimado district featuring the Karako-odori dance and local traditions.
Official listing: 牛窓秋祭り · 瀬戸内市 · 牛窓神社周辺ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:okayama_011A solemn traditional ceremony honoring Confucius at Taku Seibyo shrine.
Official listing: 多久聖廟秋季釈菜 · 多久市 · 多久聖廟
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:saga_010An autumn ceremony at Mitokusan Sanbutsuji Temple featuring goma fire rituals and fire-walking.
Official listing: 三徳山 炎の祭典 · 三朝町 · 三徳山三佛寺境内
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:tottori_014A summer fireworks festival representing Arida City, held along the Arida River.
Official listing: 紀文まつり花火大会 · 有田市 · 有田川河川敷周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:wakayama_009An autumn event to enjoy fall foliage, chrysanthemum displays, and chrysanthemum dolls at Hirosaki Park.
Official listing: 弘前城菊と紅葉まつり · 弘前市 · 弘前公園
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:aomori_013One of Asia's largest hot air balloon events held in Saga City.
Official listing: 佐賀インターナショナルバルーンフェスタ · 佐賀市 · 嘉瀬川河川敷
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:saga_001A magical autumn illumination event lighting up Takehara's historic townscape with bamboo lanterns.
Official listing: たけはら憧憬の路〜町並み竹灯り〜 · 竹原市 · たけはら町並み保存地区周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:hiroshima_016A summer fireworks festival held at the Inagawa riverbank in Itami City.
Official listing: いたみ花火大会 · 伊丹市 · 猪名川神津大橋南側河川敷周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:hyogo_015Miyazaki's representative autumn festival with a divine procession at Miyazaki Jingu Shrine.
Official listing: 宮崎神宮大祭 神武さま · 宮崎市 · 宮崎神宮・宮崎市中心部
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:miyazaki_003An autumn festival with carefully cultivated chrysanthemums adorning central Sapporo.
Official listing: さっぽろ菊まつり · 札幌市 · 札幌駅前通地下広場ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:hokkaido_026An autumn event at Shuri Castle Park celebrating Ryukyu Kingdom culture.
Official listing: 首里城祭 · 那覇市 · 首里城公園周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:okinawa_006A citizen-participatory autumn festival in central Ube with parades, stages, and food stalls.
Official listing: 宇部まつり · 宇部市 · 宇部市中心市街地
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:yamaguchi_011An autumn festival in central Ozu City featuring a daimyo procession and folk performing arts.
Official listing: 大洲まつり · 大洲市 · 大洲市中心部
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:ehime_010The largest autumn festival in southern Kyushu with mass dancing through the streets of Kagoshima City.
Official listing: おはら祭 · 鹿児島市 · 天文館・高見馬場周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kagoshima_002Saga's representative autumn festival with lavish hikiyama floats parading through Karatsu city streets.
Official listing: 唐津くんち · 唐津市 · 唐津神社、唐津市中心部
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:saga_002An autumn festival of Kanasana Shrine with ornate floats parading through central Honjo.
Official listing: 本庄まつり · 本庄市 · 本庄市中心市街地、金鑚神社周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:saitama_016A traditional festival in Soo City where a giant Yagoro Don figure parades through town.
Official listing: 弥五郎どん祭り · 曽於市 · 岩川八幡神社周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kagoshima_011A Gion festival with fireworks held in the Kawanabe area of Minamikyushu City, Kagoshima.
Official listing: 川辺祇園祭・花火大会 · 南九州市 · 川辺町商店街周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kagoshima_052An autumn historical event featuring a feudal lord's procession through the Hakone Yumoto hot spring town.
Official listing: 箱根大名行列 · 箱根町 · 箱根湯本温泉街周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kanagawa_017An autumn festival in Fujinomiya featuring competitive float encounters near Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine.
Official listing: 富士宮まつり 秋宮 · 富士宮市 · 富士山本宮浅間大社周辺、市街地
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:shizuoka_012A historical festival in Gifu, the city of Oda Nobunaga, with warrior processions and community events.
Official listing: ぎふ信長まつり · 岐阜市 · 岐阜市中心市街地
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:gifu_008One of Japan's premier fireworks competitions with pyrotechnicians competing for top honors.
Official listing: 土浦全国花火競技大会 · 土浦市 · 桜川畔（学園大橋付近）
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:ibaraki_003A mystical historical festival set among ancient burial mounds, featuring torchlight processions.
Official listing: 西都古墳まつり · 西都市 · 西都原古墳群周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:miyazaki_008The largest community festival on Ishigaki Island with parades and stage events.
Official listing: 石垣島まつり · 石垣市 · 新栄公園ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:okinawa_013An autumn festival in central Hanno with floats and sokonuke yatai (open-bottom floats) parading the streets.
Official listing: 飯能まつり · 飯能市 · 飯能市中心市街地
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:saitama_015A popular food event in Utsunomiya gathering the city's famous gyoza restaurants.
Official listing: 宇都宮餃子祭り · 宇都宮市 · 宇都宮城址公園
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:tochigi_014An event in the lacquerware town of Kuroe with lacquerware sales and local activities.
Official listing: 紀州漆器まつり · 海南市 · 黒江川端通り周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:wakayama_017A festival on Taketomi Island designated as a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Official listing: 竹富島種子取祭 · 竹富町 · 竹富島 世持御嶽ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:okinawa_014A vigorous fire festival in Sukagawa where giant torches are burned to honor ancestors.
Official listing: 須賀川松明あかし · 須賀川市 · 五老山、松明通りほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:fukushima_008A festival in Azuchi, associated with Oda Nobunaga, with warrior processions and community events.
Official listing: あづち信長まつり · 近江八幡市 · 安土文芸の郷周辺ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:shiga_017A premier autumn festival in Tochigi City where Edo-style float dolls parade through the warehouse district.
Official listing: とちぎ秋まつり · 栃木市 · 栃木市蔵の街大通り周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:tochigi_002A summer fireworks event held in Genkai Town.
Official listing: 玄海町花火大会 · 玄海町 · 玄海町内
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:saga_016An autumn festival featuring historical processions and traditional events through Hagi's castle town.
Official listing: 萩時代まつり · 萩市 · 萩市内・萩城城下町周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:yamaguchi_005An autumn festival at Ebisu Shrine in central Hiroshima praying for business prosperity.
Official listing: 胡子大祭（えびす講・えべっさん） · 広島市 · 胡子神社、中央通り一帯
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:hiroshima_004Sacred rituals held at Izumo Taisha during the month when all gods gather in Izumo.
Official listing: 出雲大社 神在祭 · 出雲市 · 出雲大社
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:shimane_007A magical autumn event illuminating the castle town of Taketa with bamboo lanterns.
Official listing: 竹田竹楽 · 竹田市 · 竹田城下町一帯
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:oita_013A pottery and craft festival held in the Tsuboya district of Naha, Okinawa.
Official listing: 壺屋陶器まつり · 那覇市 · 那覇市立壺屋小学校
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:okinawa_035One of Kyushu's three great festivals, the autumn grand festival of Yatsushiro Shrine.
Official listing: 八代妙見祭 · 八代市 · 八代神社、八代市街地
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:kumamoto_003A historic fireworks festival in Nagano City with fireworks lighting up the clear late-autumn night sky.
Official listing: 長野えびす講煙火大会 · 長野市 · 長野大橋西側・犀川第2緑地周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:nagano_006A traditional sumo event said to date back to the Edo period, with pro and amateur bouts energizing the community.
Official listing: 野村乙亥大相撲 · 西予市 · 乙亥会館周辺
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:ehime_016A bold festival at Hofu Tenmangu Shrine where devotees called hadakabo carry the mikoshi.
Official listing: 防府天満宮 御神幸祭（裸坊祭） · 防府市 · 防府天満宮ほか
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:yamaguchi_006A spectacular night festival in Chichibu famous for its lavish floats and winter fireworks.
Official listing: 秩父夜祭 · 秩父市 · 秩父神社、秩父市街地
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:saitama_002An industrial cultural festival gathering Yamagata's traditional crafts in one place.
Official listing: 山形市伝統的工芸品まつり · 山形市 · 山形市内会場
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:yamagata_026A historical festival in Ako, the land of the 47 Ronin, featuring a retainer procession.
Official listing: 赤穂義士祭 · 赤穂市 · 赤穂城跡周辺、市街地
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:hyogo_012A longstanding traditional festival of the Wakamiya sub-shrine of Kasuga Taisha, representing Nara.
Official listing: 春日若宮おん祭 · 奈良市 · 春日大社・若宮神社周辺、奈良市街
Checked by Localip: · localip:event:nara_001A historic market event in Setagaya with over 440 years of tradition.
Official listing: 世田谷ボロ市 · 世田谷区 · 世田谷区世田谷1丁目 ボロ市通りと周辺
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