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Festivals in Nagano

8 festivals in this area

Religious (2)Matsuri (2)Fireworks (1)Music Festival (1)Seasonal (1)Dance (1)

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Ebisu-ko

Seasonal

Autumn festival of the god Ebisu, especially popular in Nagano.

ChubuNov 20, 2026Moderate crowd

Free

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Matsumoto Bon Bon Festival

Dance

Dance groups fill Matsumoto's central streets to the rhythm of the festival's signature song.

ChubuEnded

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Suzaka Gion Festival

Matsuri

Distinctive kasaboko structures and festival carts parade through the streets of Suzaka.

ChubuEnded

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Onbashira

Matsuri

Suwa Grand Shrine's once-every-six-years festival where massive logs are ridden down hills.

ChubuEndedExtremely crowded

Free

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Nozawa Onsen Dosojin Festival

Religious

Sacred-tree hauling and fire rituals honor the Dosojin deities in Nozawa Onsen.

ChubuEnded

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Lake Suwa Fireworks

Fireworks

Massive fireworks display over Lake Suwa with approximately 40,000 shots.

ChubuUsually in AugustExtremely crowded

Free

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Saito Kinen Festival Matsumoto

Music Festival

Prestigious classical music festival founded by Seiji Ozawa in Matsumoto.

ChubuUsually in AugustModerate crowd

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Zenko-ji Gokaicho

Religious

Once-every-seven-years unveiling of the hidden Buddha at Zenkoji Temple.

ChubuUsually in AprilExtremely crowded

Free

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