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
Tokushima Summer festivals & Events Naruto City Awa Odori, Naruto Summer Festival 3.58 1 A huge summer event before Awa Odori which is danced all over Tokushima Prefecture. Don’t miss the Naruto Summer Festival, held two days prior. 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 Complete Guide to Japanese Fireworks Festivals 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!
Complete Guide to Japanese Fireworks Festivals 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, 2025(48th) 3.58 1 A traditional summer evening spectacle in Tokyo. 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
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
Kanazawa Summer festivals & Events Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival A grand event showcasing Kanazawa’s unique history and rich traditional culture. See More
Kumamoto Autumn festivals & Events Yatsushiro National Fireworks Competition Festival One of only three national fireworks competitions in Japan—and the only one held in western Japan. See More
Osaka Winter festivals & Events Toka Ebisu Festival at Imamiya Ebisu Shrine The grand annual festival of Imamiya Ebisu Shrine, where countless visitors gather to pray for prosperity in business. See More
Osaka Autumn festivals & Events Hiraoka Shrine Autumn Festival (Shugosai) Famed mega festival in Osaka Prefecture, parading unforgettable taikodai drum floats across the streets in full pomp and circumstance. See More
Aichi Summer festivals & Events World Cosplay Summit 2025 One of the world's largest cosplay festivals drawing 200,000+ fans each year. See More
Kochi Summer festivals & Events Yosakoi Festival The Yosakoi Festival is a carnival spreading around the world as "YOSAKOI" and brings excitement to the summer in Kochi! See More
Toyama Summer festivals & Events Etchu Owara Kaze-no-Bon Dance that has been passed down for over 300 years in Etchu Yatsuo, a town in the mountains. It attracts about 200,000 people every year. See More
Shiga Spring festivals & Events Nabekanmuri Festival Known as one of Japan’s three great “bizarre festivals,” this uniquely unusual event is held only in one place in the entire country—making it a truly one-of-a-kind tradition. See More
Sapporo Summer festivals & Events Sapporo Summer Festival An annual Sapporo city tradition and one of Hokkaido’s biggest summer festivals. See More
Sapporo Autumn festivals & Events Sapporo Autumn Fest The finest flavors of Hokkaido gather at Odori Park in autumn. See More
Lake Toya and Noboribetsu Spring festivals & Events Lake Toyako Long Run Fireworks Display A fireworks festival held at Toyako Onsen for an impressive six-month period. See More
Hiroshima Spring festivals & Events Hiroshima Flower Festival A vibrant floral festival filled with events that promote peace from Hiroshima to the world. See More
Akita Winter festivals & Events Namahage Sedo Festival A winter festival bringing you to the thrilling realisim of Oga regional tradition, "Oga no Namahage". See More
