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Ise Grand Shrine Shikinen Sengu
ReligiousThe ritual rebuilding of Ise Grand Shrine every 20 years.
Kansai – Extremely crowded
FreeA festival for every journey
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Autumn Festivals in Japan: Fall Foliage, Harvest Celebrations & Cultural Events
Discover Japan's best autumn festivals from September to November, especially the strongest October routes. Combine fall foliage with Takayama Autumn Festival, Jidai Matsuri, Nagoya Matsuri, and more.
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Nabana no Sato Illumination
IlluminationOne of Japan's largest illumination events with millions of LED lights.
Chubu – Extremely crowded
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Tokyo Ramen Show
Food FestivalAnnual ramen festival in Komazawa Olympic Park, Tokyo. Oct 22–Nov 3, 2026. 36 shops from across Japan serve limited-edition bowls.
Kanto – Crowded
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Shuri Castle Festival
ParadeGrand procession recreating the Ryukyu Kingdom era at Shuri Castle.
Okinawa – Moderate crowd
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Ozu Festival
MatsuriHistorical-costume processions and community events celebrate autumn in Ozu.
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Karatsu Kunchi
MatsuriSaga's grand autumn festival featuring 14 massive lacquered floats.
Kyushu – Crowded
Free
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Tori no Ichi
SeasonalNovember rooster fair at Otori Shrine, Tokyo. Nov 5, 17, 29, 2026. Buy ornate kumade rakes for good luck. Street food, lively atmosphere.
Kanto – Crowded
FreeUpcoming Festivals
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Tsuchiura Fireworks
FireworksNational fireworks competition in Tsuchiura, one of Japan's top three.
KantoExtremely crowded
Free
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Miyajima Autumn Leaves
Nature FestivalAutumn foliage at Miyajima's Momijidani Park with deer and shrine views.
Chugoku – Crowded
Free
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Marunouchi Illumination
IlluminationChampagne gold LED illumination along Marunouchi Naka-dori Avenue.
Kanto – Crowded
Free
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Tokyo Midtown Illumination
IlluminationElegant winter illumination at Tokyo Midtown with a starlight garden.
Kanto – Crowded
Free
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Arashiyama Autumn Leaves
Nature FestivalSpectacular autumn foliage at Kyoto's famous Arashiyama district.
Kansai – Extremely crowded
Free
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Sagamiko Illumination
IlluminationMassive illumination at Sagamiko Resort with over 6 million lights.
Kanto – Crowded
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Tokyo Summer Festival Trip: 3 Days Around Sumida Fireworks
A three-day Tokyo plan around one fireworks date, with time for Asakusa and Ueno. May festivals belong to a separate trip.
PlaybooksKyoto Gion Matsuri: A 7-Day Plan Around the July 17 Procession
Plan July 14–20 around the first procession, with evenings for yoiyama and quieter days for Kyoto. The July 24 procession needs a different travel window.
PlaybooksTohoku Summer Festivals: An August 3–7 Travel Plan
A date-aligned route through Aomori, Akita, Yamagata and Sendai, with daytime transfers and an overnight stop after each evening event.
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