Lake Toya Long-Run Fireworks
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
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Yoron Jugoya Odori (Full Moon Dance)
A 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_016Awajishima Matsuri
A 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_010Tosa no Hojo-sai (Harvest Festival)
An 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_003Saijo Matsuri
An 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_004Niihama Taiko Matsuri
A 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_003Kamaishi Matsuri
An 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_011YOSAKOI Sasebo Festival
A 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_006Nagoya Matsuri
A 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_001Tomioka Donto Festival
An 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_018Chikusei Fireworks Festival
A 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_012Fujisawa Enoshima Fireworks Festival
A 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_020Obi Castle Town Festival
A 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_012Oita Agricultural Festival - Minori Festa
An 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_009Bizen-yaki Matsuri (Bizen Pottery Festival)
A 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_015Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival
Osaka'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_003Sakai Matsuri
A 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_009Kawagoe Matsuri
A 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_001Iwakuni Matsuri
An 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
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Shimanto River Ultra Marathon Events
A 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_018Kamo Taisai (Grand Festival)
A 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_013Matsue Matsuri Do Procession
An 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_004Minato HANABI - 5 Days Coloring Kobe
A 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_006Katsuyama Kenka Danjiri
A 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_006Jidai Matsuri
A 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_003Kurama Fire Festival
A 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_005Nakatsugawa Furusato Jiman Festival & Sweets Festival
An 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_031Ueno Tenjin Matsuri
An 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_005Imari Ton-Ten-Ton Festival
A 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_007Kameoka Matsuri
An 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_012Matsuura Suigun Festival
A 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_015Yomitan Matsuri
A 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_011Kamiyama Marugoto Kosen Festival
An 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_015Iseyama-jo Autumn Gate-Closing Grand Festival
An 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_026Ushimado Autumn Festival
An 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_011Taku Seibyo Autumn Sekisai Ceremony
A 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_010Mt. Mitoku Flame Festival
An 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_014Kibun Matsuri Fireworks
A 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_009Hirosaki Castle Chrysanthemum and Autumn Leaves Festival
An 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_013Saga International Balloon Fiesta
One 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_001Takehara Shokei no Michi - Townscape Bamboo Lights
A 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_016Itami Fireworks Festival
A 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 Jingu Grand Festival - Jinmu-sama
Miyazaki'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_003Sapporo Chrysanthemum Festival
An 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_026Shuri Castle Festival
An 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_006Ube Matsuri
A 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_011Ozu Matsuri
An 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_010Ohara Matsuri
The 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_002Karatsu Kunchi
Saga'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
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An 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_016Yagoro Don Matsuri
A 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_011Kawanabe Gion Festival & Fireworks
A 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_052Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu
An 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_017Fujinomiya Festival - Autumn
An 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_012Gifu Nobunaga Matsuri
A 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_008Tsuchiura All-Japan Fireworks Competition
One 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_003Saito Kofun Matsuri
A 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_008Ishigakijima Matsuri
The 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
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An 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
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A 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_014Kishu Lacquerware Festival
An 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_017Taketomi Island Tanedori Festival
A 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_014Sukagawa Taimatsu Akashi (Torch Festival)
A 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_008Azuchi Nobunaga Matsuri
A 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_017Tochigi Aki Matsuri (Autumn Festival)
A 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
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A 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_016Hagi Jidai Matsuri (Historical Festival)
An 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_005Ebisu Taisai (Ebisu-ko, Ebessan)
An 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_004Izumo Taisha Kamiari-sai
Sacred 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
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A 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_013Tsuboya Pottery Festival
A 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_035Yatsushiro Myoken Festival
One 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_003Nagano Ebisuko Fireworks Festival
A 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
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A 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_016Hofu Tenmangu Gojinko-sai (Hadakabo Matsuri)
A 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_006Chichibu Night Festival
A 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_002Yamagata Traditional Crafts Festival
An 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_026Ako Gishi-sai (Loyal Retainers Festival)
A 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_012Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri
A 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
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A 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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