Japan has plenty of unique summer experiences to offer—but be prepared for the heat! Thankfully, with a bit of creativity, you can enjoy a refreshingly cool and comfortable journey. We've handpicked the best spots nationwide where you can chill out and beat the heat. Which cool destination will you choose this summer?
The Lake Toyako Long Run Fireworks Display began in 1982 as a way to attract tourists back to the area after the 1977 eruption of Mount Usu. Held at Toyako Onsen, this spectacular event runs for six months each year, from late April to the end of October. Every night at 8:45pm, around 450 fireworks illuminate the sky for approximately 20 minutes, their vibrant, colorful reflections bounding over the lake’s surface in a mesmerizing display.
This maritime festival takes place in the port city of Shiogama in Miyagi Prefecture, facing Shiogama Bay. As one of the largest sea festivals in the country, it is recognized alongside the Kangensai Festival at Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima and the Kifune Festival at Kifune Shrine in Kanagawa as one of the "Three Major Boat Festivals of Japan."
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