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Ise Grand Shrine Shikinen Sengu - Religious
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Ise Grand Shrine Shikinen Sengu

Religious

The ritual rebuilding of Ise Grand Shrine every 20 years.

KansaiOct 15, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026Extremely crowded
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Bizen Pottery Festival

Matsuri

Potters and workshops gather in Imbe for a celebration of Bizen ceramics.

ChugokuOct 17, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
Nabana no Sato Illumination - Illumination
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Nabana no Sato Illumination

Illumination

One of Japan's largest illumination events with millions of LED lights.

ChubuOct 17, 2026 – May 31, 2027Extremely crowded
Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks - Fireworks
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Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks

Fireworks

Osaka's grandest fireworks display along the Yodo River.

KansaiOct 17, 2026Extremely crowded
Free
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