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Festivals in May

55 festivals in this month

May opens with Golden Week — Japan's longest holiday string — bringing festivals nationwide. The Kanda Matsuri in Tokyo and Aoi Matsuri in Kyoto are highlights. Sanja Matsuri in Asakusa is one of Tokyo's most spirited celebrations. Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) fills the sky with koinobori carp streamers.

Mikuni Matsuri - Matsuri
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Mikuni Matsuri

Matsuri

Fukui's grand festival with towering warrior floats parading through the old port town.

ChubuUsually in MayModerate crowd
Free
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Misasa Onsen Hanayu Festival

Matsuri

A tug-of-war using a huge vine rope is a highlight of this Misasa Onsen festival.

ChugokuDate unconfirmed
Nagoya Festival Miso Katsu - Food Festival
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Nagoya Festival Miso Katsu

Food Festival

Festival featuring Nagoya's signature miso katsu and other local dishes.

ChubuUsually in MayModerate crowd
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Naha Hari Festival

Matsuri

Dragon-boat races at Naha's port accompany prayers for safe voyages and good catches.

OkinawaDate unconfirmed
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Nanao Seihakusai

Matsuri

Massive Dekayama floats move through Nanao during this spring shrine festival.

ChubuDate unconfirmed
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Oigami Onsen Daija Festival

Matsuri

A snake-shaped portable shrine winds through Oigami Onsen, recalling its local founding legend.

KantoDate unconfirmed
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Ome Grand Festival

Matsuri

Neighborhood floats and festival music fill the old Ome Highway during this spring celebration.

KantoDate unconfirmed
Osaka Jazz Festival - Music Festival
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Osaka Jazz Festival

Music Festival

Free outdoor jazz festival in the streets of Osaka.

KansaiUsually in MayModerate crowd
Free
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Sendai Aoba Festival

Matsuri

Suzume dances and decorated floats welcome the green season in Sendai.

TohokuDate unconfirmed
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Shimonoseki Kaikyo Festival

Matsuri

Ceremonies in Shimonoseki recall the Genpei conflict and Emperor Antoku.

ChugokuDate unconfirmed
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Tado Festival

Religious

Tado Taisha's spring festival preserves mikoshi processions and horse-related rituals.

KansaiDate unconfirmed
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Takaoka Mikurumayama Festival

Matsuri

Ornate Mikurumayama floats showcase local craftsmanship at Takaoka Sekino Shrine's spring festival.

ChubuDate unconfirmed
Takigi Noh at Nara - Performing Arts
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Takigi Noh at Nara

Performing Arts

Outdoor Noh theater by torchlight at Kofukuji Temple in Nara.

KansaiUsually in MayModerate crowd
Free
Wisteria Festival Ashikaga - Nature Festival
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Wisteria Festival Ashikaga

Nature Festival

World-renowned wisteria displays at Ashikaga Flower Park.

KantoUsually in MayExtremely crowded
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Yonezawa Uesugi Festival

Matsuri

Warrior processions and battle reenactments bring the history of the Uesugi clan to life in Yonezawa.

TohokuDate unconfirmed
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