Ueno Spring festivals & Events Ueno Sakura Festival 3.63 2 When it comes to cherry blossoms in Tokyo and Japan, this is the place to be. The cherry blossom festival in Ueno Park is a historic and large-scale event. See More
Sendai Summer festivals & Events Sendai Tanabata Festival 3.58 1 It is one of the three major festivals in Tohoku that has continued for over 400 years that known affectionately as "Tanabata-san" by the locals. See More
Niigata Summer festivals & Events Nagaoka Festival Fireworks Display 3.58 1 A gorgeous "Fireworks of Prayer" that envelops the audience in emotion. See More Related Articles 2024 Summer Fireworks Festivals Guide A summer visit to Japan isn’t complete without the addition of a fireworks festival. In this guide we’ll cover not only the Top Three Firework Festivals in Japan, but a few other popular fireworks held across the country, as well. There are also some pro tips and important reminders to help you enjoy these events to the fullest, so be sure to read to the end!
2024 Summer Fireworks Festivals Guide A summer visit to Japan isn’t complete without the addition of a fireworks festival. In this guide we’ll cover not only the Top Three Firework Festivals in Japan, but a few other popular fireworks held across the country, as well. There are also some pro tips and important reminders to help you enjoy these events to the fullest, so be sure to read to the end!
Asakusa Summer festivals & Events Sumida River Fireworks Festival, 2024 (47th) 3.58 1 A traditional summer evening spectacle in Tokyo. See More
Tokushima Summer festivals & Events Naruto City Awa Odori 3.58 1 A huge summer event before Awa Odori which is danced all over Tokushima Prefecture. See More
Saitama Festivals & Events Izumo Iwai Shrine's Yabusame Festival 3.58 1 The dignified figure of a boy shooting arrows from a horse and his gorgeous costume are amazing to see. See More
Kyoto Winter festivals & Events Miyama Kayabuki no Sato Snow Lantern Festival Enchanted Kyoto evenings at Miyama’s “Kayabuki no Sato,” a dream-like preserved traditional villagescape. See More
Miyagi Autumn festivals & Events Osaki Balloon Festival A popular event where colorful balloons float gracefully in the crisp autumn sky, offering a stunning visual spectacle. See More
Shizuoka Summer festivals & Events Mt. Fuji Taiko Festival The No.1 Taiko Drum Festival held at the iconic Mt. Fuji. See More
Ibaraki Autumn festivals & Events Hitachi-no-kuni Sosha-gu Shrine Annual Festival (Ishioka Festival) Hitachi-no-kuni Sosha-gu Shrine Annual Festival is famous for its dedicated sumo wrestling. Locals love and call this festival “Ishioka Festival.” See More
Osaka Autumn festivals & Events Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri A fall festival in Kishiwada with 300-years of history. People pull a 4-ton Danjiri and turn a corner in Yarimawashi, 90-degrees with great force! See More
Nakano, Suginami, Nerima Summer festivals & Events Asagaya Tanabata Festival A legendary Tanabata takeover at this vibrantly decorated shopping arcade in summer. See More
Nakano, Suginami, Nerima Summer festivals & Events Tokyo Koenji Awa-Odori The regular summer event that captures more than 1 million spectators. See More
Saga Autumn festivals & Events Saga International Balloon Fiesta Be amazed by the stunning beauty of balloons floating in the sky! This is Asia's largest sky sports event, offering a truly breathtaking experience. See More
Wakayama Summer festivals & Events SHIRAHAMA2024 Fireworks Rally A festival of glittering fireworks over the summer skies of Nanki Shirahama. See More
Furano and Biei Summer festivals & Events Furano Hokkai Heso Matsuri(56th Hokkai Heso Matsuri) Ring in summer in Hokkaido with this truly one-of-a-kind festival. See More
Miyagi Summer festivals & Events Shiogama Minato Festival One of Japan's three major boat festivals, showcasing a magnificent gathering of grand vessels. See More
Nagano Summer festivals & Events Matsumoto Bon Bon Festival The largest summer festival in Nagano Prefecture, held every August. It's a large-scale Bon Odori event involving the participation of the local community. See More
Fukui Summer festivals & Events Wakasa Takahama Fireworks Festival Enjoy the powerful offshore fireworks from the spacious sandy beach seating. See More
Fukui Spring festivals & Events Mikuni Festival Spellbound by larger-than-life floats in parade at this spectacular parade. See More
