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Japan hosts over 300,000 festivals every year, from intimate village shrine ceremonies to massive urban spectacles drawing millions. Summer brings spectacular fireworks festivals and energetic Bon Odori dances; autumn features elegant harvest celebrations; winter illuminations light up cities nationwide; and spring's cherry blossom festivals are beloved worldwide. Our comprehensive guide covers festivals across all 47 prefectures with dates, locations, crowd levels, and insider tips. Filter by month, region, or festival type to find events perfectly matched to your travel plans.

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195 festivals found

Hakata Dontaku - Matsuri

Hakata Dontaku

Fukuoka's largest festival with over 2 million visitors, featuring parades and stages.

KyushuMayExtremely crowded

Gujo Odori - Matsuri

Gujo Odori

Month-long dance festival in Gujo Hachiman, where visitors join locals in traditional dances.

ChubuAugustModerate crowd

Saijo Matsuri - Matsuri

Saijo Matsuri

Ehime's grand autumn festival with over 150 ornate floats.

ShikokuOctoberCrowded

Miyajima Fireworks - Fireworks

Miyajima Fireworks

Fireworks over the sea at Miyajima Island with Itsukushima Shrine as a backdrop.

ChugokuAugustExtremely crowded

Nagoya Festival Miso Katsu - Food Festival

Nagoya Festival Miso Katsu

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

ChubuMayModerate crowd

Sasebo Sea-Side Festival - Fireworks

Sasebo Sea-Side Festival

Sasebo's seaside festival with fireworks over Sasebo Bay.

KyushuAugustModerate crowd

Kumano Fireworks - Fireworks

Kumano Fireworks

Spectacular ocean fireworks in Kumano with 300 years of history.

KansaiAugustCrowded

Zenko-ji Gokaicho - Religious

Zenko-ji Gokaicho

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

ChubuAprilExtremely crowded

Kanmon Strait Fireworks - Fireworks

Kanmon Strait Fireworks

Joint fireworks display between Shimonoseki and Kitakyushu over the Kanmon Strait.

KyushuAugustExtremely crowded

Kumano Nachi Taisha Ogi Matsuri - Religious

Kumano Nachi Taisha Ogi Matsuri

Fan festival at Kumano Nachi Shrine with ancient fire rituals.

KansaiJulyModerate crowd

Kompira Grand Festival - Religious

Kompira Grand Festival

Grand autumn festival at Kotohira-gu with traditional performances.

ShikokuOctoberModerate crowd

Katsushika Noryo Fireworks - Fireworks

Katsushika Noryo Fireworks

Katsushika's intimate fireworks along Edogawa River, famous for close-range viewing.

KantoJulyCrowded

Mount Koya Candle Festival - Religious

Mount Koya Candle Festival

Ten thousand candle ceremony at Mount Koya's sacred Okunoin cemetery.

KansaiAugustModerate crowd

Tsukiji Fish Market Festival - Food Festival

Tsukiji Fish Market Festival

Annual celebration at Tokyo's historic outer fish market.

KantoOctoberCrowded

Hiroshima Food Festival - Food Festival

Hiroshima Food Festival

Two-day food festival in Hiroshima showcasing regional specialties.

ChugokuOctoberCrowded

Nihonmatsu Chrysanthemum Sake Festival - Food Festival

Nihonmatsu Chrysanthemum Sake Festival

Sake and chrysanthemum festival in Fukushima's castle town.

TohokuOctoberModerate crowd

Udon County Festival - Food Festival

Udon County Festival

Udon noodle festival in Kagawa, the self-proclaimed 'Udon Prefecture'.

ShikokuNovemberModerate crowd

Hakodate Squid Festival - Food Festival

Hakodate Squid Festival

Festival celebrating Hakodate's famous squid catch with fresh preparations.

HokkaidoJulyModerate crowd

Hamamatsu Gyoza Festival - Food Festival

Hamamatsu Gyoza Festival

Gyoza dumpling festival in Hamamatsu, Japan's gyoza capital.

ChubuNovemberModerate crowd

Hokkaido Lavender Festival - Nature Festival

Hokkaido Lavender Festival

Nature Festival

Lavender fields in bloom at Furano and Kamifurano in central Hokkaido.

HokkaidoJulyCrowded

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