View detailsIse Grand Shrine Shikinen SenguReligiousThe ritual rebuilding of Ise Grand Shrine every 20 years.KansaiOct 15, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026Extremely crowdedFree
View detailsNabana no Sato IlluminationIlluminationOne of Japan's largest illumination events with millions of LED lights.ChubuOct 17, 2026 – May 31, 2027Extremely crowded
No image availableKuwana Ishidori FestivalMatsuriFestival carts fill Kuwana with the sound of drums and gongs around Kasuga Shrine.KansaiJul 31, 2027 – Aug 1, 2027
View detailsAma Diving FestivalOtherFestival celebrating the traditional women pearl divers of Mie Prefecture.KansaiUsually in JulyModerate crowdFree
View detailsIse Shrine FireworksFireworksNational fireworks competition dedicated to Ise Grand Shrine.KansaiUsually in JulyCrowdedFree
View detailsKumano FireworksFireworksSpectacular ocean fireworks in Kumano with 300 years of history.KansaiUsually in AugustCrowdedFree
No image availableTado FestivalReligiousTado Taisha's spring festival preserves mikoshi processions and horse-related rituals.KansaiDate unconfirmed
No image availableUeno Tenjin FestivalMatsuriAn oni procession and ornate danjiri floats parade through the castle town of Iga Ueno.KansaiDate unconfirmed
