Gifu Winter festivals & Events Shirakawa-go Light-up Event 4.30 5 The Shirakawa-go Light-up Event, held amidst snow-covered landscapes, is where you’ll find a mesmerizing world of magic. Operating completely on a pre-booking system, this highly sought-after event draws wide acclaim. See More
Gifu Takayama Festival 4.18 3 Sanno Festival in spring and Hachiman Festival in fall are called Takayama Festival, known as one of Japan’s Three Most Beautiful Festivals. See More
Aichi Spring festivals & Events Inuyama Festival (Inuyama Matsuri) 4.07 2 The festival has been handed down since 1635. Watch the floats with trick dolls march around the castle town, Inuyama! See More
Yamanashi Winter festivals & Events Saiko Koori Festival 3.95 1 A natural art festival where ice sculptures stand proudly with majestic Mt. Fuji as the backdrop of winter. See More
Gifu Autumn festivals & Events Gifu City Industrial and Agricultural Festival - Gifu Nobunaga Festival 3.95 1 The main event, “Nobunaga’s Mounted Warrior Procession” is phenomenal! The fall festival to honor Gifu’s hero, Oda Nobunaga. See More
Nagano Summer festivals & Events Lake Suwa Festival Lake Fireworks Festival 3.95 1 Unforgettable display and colors as they light up the waters at this Lake Suwa summer tradition. 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!
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
Aichi Summer festivals & Events World Cosplay Summit 2025 One of the world's largest cosplay festivals drawing 200,000+ fans each year. See More
Shizuoka Summer festivals & Events Mt. Fuji Taiko Festival The No.1 Taiko Drum Festival held at the iconic Mt. Fuji. See More
Yamanashi Spring festivals & Events Shingen-ko Festival A world’s largest procession of Sengoku warriors with over 1,000 participants. See More
Yamanashi Summer festivals & Events Yoshida Fire Festival (Chinka-sai) One of Japan's three rarest festivals. The town comes alive with the flames of torches, aiming to calm the eruptions of Mt. Fuji. See More
Gifu Winter festivals & Events Gifu Light Story A unique light-up event in Gifu City featuring Gifu umbrellas and Gifu lanterns. See More
Nagano Summer festivals & Events Karuizawa Umbrella-Sky Refreshing the rainy season. Karuizawa Hoshino Area holds an annual event during the rainy season. See More
Yamanashi Winter festivals & Events Lake Yamanaka Illumination Fantaseum - Winter Sparkles - Lake Yamanaka hosts a fantastical illumination and beautiful starry sky, with Mt Fuji as a backdrop. See More
Nagano Autumn festivals & Events Koyo Toshokan (Red Leaves Library) An event to enjoy Momiji leaves (maple leaves), books, and cafe time in the Karuizawa Hoshino area in autumn, the best season for reading. See More
