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Geta dance at Benkei Matsuri
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Tanabe Benkei Festival

Matsuri

Theater about Benkei, geta dancing and yosakoi performances animate Tanabe.

KansaiOct 2, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026

Geta dance at Benkei Matsuri谷本悟士 · Public domain · Resized / reformatted

Nada no Kenka Matsuri - Matsuri
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Nada no Kenka Matsuri

Matsuri

Himeji's 'fighting festival' where portable shrines clash violently.

KansaiOct 14, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026Crowded
Free
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
Free
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
Jidai Matsuri - Matsuri
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Jidai Matsuri

Matsuri

Kyoto's Festival of Ages, a grand procession showcasing Japanese history.

KansaiOct 22, 2026Crowded
Free
Kurama Fire Festival - Matsuri
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Kurama Fire Festival

Matsuri

Dramatic fire festival at Kurama Temple in northern Kyoto.

KansaiUsually in OctoberCrowded
Free
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Otsu Festival

Matsuri

Floats with mechanical puppets parade to festival music through central Otsu.

KansaiDate unconfirmed
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Sakai Festival

Matsuri

Futon-daiko drums, tea gatherings and street events introduce the culture of Sakai.

KansaiDate unconfirmed
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Sone Tenmangu Autumn Festival

Matsuri

Futon-style floats and bamboo-splitting rituals mark the autumn festival at Sone Tenmangu.

KansaiDate unconfirmed
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Ueno Tenjin Festival

Matsuri

An oni procession and ornate danjiri floats parade through the castle town of Iga Ueno.

KansaiDate unconfirmed
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Usuki Hachiman Shrine Autumn Festival

Matsuri

Neighborhoods present lanterns, festival floats and danjiri performances at Aboshi's autumn shrine festival.

KansaiDate unconfirmed
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