Miyazaki Prefecture・Miyakonojo City, Nichinan City
Hyuga Yagoro Figure Event
Giant Yagoro-don figures and autumn festival processions in southern Kyushu
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Festivals in the Next 30 Days
2026/10/22 〜 2026/11/20
Only days when the event is taking place are listed. For festivals held over multiple days, each day in the registered event period is shown. Check the detail page for daily hours and any days the event is not held.
ThursdayToday
Kyoto Prefecture · Kyoto CityJidai MatsuriA historical scroll of period costumes bringing the ancient capital to life
Kyoto Prefecture · Kyoto CityKurama Fire FestivalA traditional fire festival where blazing torches and mikoshi light up the Kurama night
Ehime Prefecture · Shikokuchuo CityIyo Mishima Taiko Festival (Day 3)A festival where differently colored taikodai parade through Shikokuchuo in autumn
Hokkaido · Hakodate CityHakodate MOMI-G Festa (Day 7)An autumn stroll through history and the light of Kosetsuen's fall foliage
Hokkaido · Toyako TownLake Toya Long-Run Fireworks Festival (Day 178)A scene of fireworks crossing the lake against the nightscape of the hot-spring town
Friday
Shimane Prefecture · Matsue CityGatchi FestivalA peculiar autumn festival in Nonami, where demon-masked Gatchi purify the roads
Saga Prefecture · Imari CityImari Tontenton Festival (Day 1)A vigorous festival of mikoshi, dasha, and beating drums that brings color to autumn in Imari
Iwate Prefecture · Ichinoseki CityMatsuriba events of the Murone Shrine Festival (Day 1)The energy of an ancient festival passed down through generations, as 2 mikoshi race across Mount Murone
Okinawa Prefecture · Naha CityOkinawa Industrial Festival (Day 1)3 days to discover local products and new innovations and learn about Okinawa's industries
Mie Prefecture · Iga CityUeno Tenjin Festival (Day 1)An autumn festival in Iga-Ueno, with an oni procession and 9 dashi parading through the streets- Ehime Prefecture · Shikokuchuo CityIyo Mishima Taiko Festival (Day 4)A festival where differently colored taikodai parade through Shikokuchuo in autumn
- Hokkaido · Hakodate CityHakodate MOMI-G Festa (Day 8)An autumn stroll through history and the light of Kosetsuen's fall foliage
- Hokkaido · Toyako TownLake Toya Long-Run Fireworks Festival (Day 179)A scene of fireworks crossing the lake against the nightscape of the hot-spring town
Saturday
Kyoto Prefecture · Kameoka CityKameoka Festival (Eve of the Main Festival · Day 1)Walk through autumn in the old castle town and see the dashi adorned with decorative hangings at Kameoka Festival
Aichi Prefecture · Komaki CityKomaki Citizens Festival (Day 1)An autumn festival of community connection, bringing people together across Komaki
Fukuoka Prefecture · Kitakyushu CityKukinoumi Fireworks FestivalAn autumn festival where music and fireworks come together over Dokai Bay
Aichi Prefecture · Gamagori CityMiya Festival (Day 1)A 300-year-old festival rooted in Gamagori, where dashi travel through the sea
Okayama Prefecture · Kurashiki CityOto-shima Festival (Day 1)Oto-shima's autumn festival, where lantern-lit floats climb the stone steps amid shouts
Tokyo Metropolis · Chuo, Minato, and Koto wardsTokyo Bay Great Fireworks FestivalThe night sky over Tokyo Port lights up with fireworks for the first time in 11 years, viewed from off Harumi
Aomori Prefecture · Towada CityWorld Yabusame Championship (Day 1)Towada’s yabusame showdown, where galloping horses and archers’ skill come together
Wakayama Prefecture · Wakayama CityZenniku-sai (Day 1)A festival to explore the many meanings of meat and enjoy food and stage performances at Wakayama Castle- Saga Prefecture · Imari CityImari Tontenton Festival (Day 2)A vigorous festival of mikoshi, dasha, and beating drums that brings color to autumn in Imari
- Iwate Prefecture · Ichinoseki CityMatsuriba events of the Murone Shrine Festival (Day 2)The energy of an ancient festival passed down through generations, as 2 mikoshi race across Mount Murone
- Okinawa Prefecture · Naha CityOkinawa Industrial Festival (Day 2)3 days to discover local products and new innovations and learn about Okinawa's industries
- Mie Prefecture · Iga CityUeno Tenjin Festival (Day 2)An autumn festival in Iga-Ueno, with an oni procession and 9 dashi parading through the streets
- Hokkaido · Hakodate CityHakodate MOMI-G Festa (Day 9)An autumn stroll through history and the light of Kosetsuen's fall foliage
- Hokkaido · Toyako TownLake Toya Long-Run Fireworks Festival (Day 180)A scene of fireworks crossing the lake against the nightscape of the hot-spring town
Sunday
Aomori Prefecture · Higashidori VillageHigashidori Village Industrial FestivalA flavorful industrial festival celebrating the bounty of Higashidori’s sea and land- Kyoto Prefecture · Kameoka CityKameoka Festival (Main festival · Day 1)Walk through autumn in the old castle town and see the dashi adorned with decorative hangings at Kameoka Festival
Wakayama Prefecture · Kudoyama TownNiugo-shōfu FestivalKudoyama’s autumn festival, with banners and a mikoshi procession
Gunma Prefecture · Ota CityOta City Yabuzuka Kakashi Festival (Day 1)Compare handmade scarecrows and vote for your favorite in autumnal Yabuzuka- Aichi Prefecture · Komaki CityKomaki Citizens Festival (Day 2)An autumn festival of community connection, bringing people together across Komaki
- Aichi Prefecture · Gamagori CityMiya Festival (Day 2)A 300-year-old festival rooted in Gamagori, where dashi travel through the sea
- Okayama Prefecture · Kurashiki CityOto-shima Festival (Day 2)Oto-shima's autumn festival, where lantern-lit floats climb the stone steps amid shouts
- Aomori Prefecture · Towada CityWorld Yabusame Championship (Day 2)Towada’s yabusame showdown, where galloping horses and archers’ skill come together
- Wakayama Prefecture · Wakayama CityZenniku-sai (Day 2)A festival to explore the many meanings of meat and enjoy food and stage performances at Wakayama Castle
- Saga Prefecture · Imari CityImari Tontenton Festival (Day 3)A vigorous festival of mikoshi, dasha, and beating drums that brings color to autumn in Imari
- Iwate Prefecture · Ichinoseki CityMatsuriba events of the Murone Shrine Festival (Day 3)The energy of an ancient festival passed down through generations, as 2 mikoshi race across Mount Murone
- Okinawa Prefecture · Naha CityOkinawa Industrial Festival (Day 3)3 days to discover local products and new innovations and learn about Okinawa's industries
- Mie Prefecture · Iga CityUeno Tenjin Festival (Day 3)An autumn festival in Iga-Ueno, with an oni procession and 9 dashi parading through the streets
- Hokkaido · Hakodate CityHakodate MOMI-G Festa (Day 10)An autumn stroll through history and the light of Kosetsuen's fall foliage
- Hokkaido · Toyako TownLake Toya Long-Run Fireworks Festival (Day 181)A scene of fireworks crossing the lake against the nightscape of the hot-spring town
Monday
- Kyoto Prefecture · Kameoka CityKameoka Festival (Mikoshi closing ceremony · Day 1)Walk through autumn in the old castle town and see the dashi adorned with decorative hangings at Kameoka Festival
- Gunma Prefecture · Ota CityOta City Yabuzuka Kakashi Festival (Day 2)Compare handmade scarecrows and vote for your favorite in autumnal Yabuzuka
- Hokkaido · Hakodate CityHakodate MOMI-G Festa (Day 11)An autumn stroll through history and the light of Kosetsuen's fall foliage
- Hokkaido · Toyako TownLake Toya Long-Run Fireworks Festival (Day 182)A scene of fireworks crossing the lake against the nightscape of the hot-spring town
Tuesday
- Gunma Prefecture · Ota CityOta City Yabuzuka Kakashi Festival (Day 3)Compare handmade scarecrows and vote for your favorite in autumnal Yabuzuka
- Hokkaido · Hakodate CityHakodate MOMI-G Festa (Day 12)An autumn stroll through history and the light of Kosetsuen's fall foliage
- Hokkaido · Toyako TownLake Toya Long-Run Fireworks Festival (Day 183)A scene of fireworks crossing the lake against the nightscape of the hot-spring town
Wednesday
- Gunma Prefecture · Ota CityOta City Yabuzuka Kakashi Festival (Day 4)Compare handmade scarecrows and vote for your favorite in autumnal Yabuzuka
- Hokkaido · Hakodate CityHakodate MOMI-G Festa (Day 13)An autumn stroll through history and the light of Kosetsuen's fall foliage
- Hokkaido · Toyako TownLake Toya Long-Run Fireworks Festival (Day 184)A scene of fireworks crossing the lake against the nightscape of the hot-spring town
Thursday
- Gunma Prefecture · Ota CityOta City Yabuzuka Kakashi Festival (Day 5)Compare handmade scarecrows and vote for your favorite in autumnal Yabuzuka
- Hokkaido · Hakodate CityHakodate MOMI-G Festa (Day 14)An autumn stroll through history and the light of Kosetsuen's fall foliage
- Hokkaido · Toyako TownLake Toya Long-Run Fireworks Festival (Day 185)A scene of fireworks crossing the lake against the nightscape of the hot-spring town
Friday
Aomori Prefecture · Hirosaki CityHirosaki Castle Chrysanthemum and Autumn Foliage Festival (Day 1)A Hirosaki festival where chrysanthemums and autumn leaves brighten the season at the historic castle- Gunma Prefecture · Ota CityOta City Yabuzuka Kakashi Festival (Day 6)Compare handmade scarecrows and vote for your favorite in autumnal Yabuzuka
- Hokkaido · Hakodate CityHakodate MOMI-G Festa (Day 15)An autumn stroll through history and the light of Kosetsuen's fall foliage
- Hokkaido · Toyako TownLake Toya Long-Run Fireworks Festival (Day 186)A scene of fireworks crossing the lake against the nightscape of the hot-spring town
Saturday
Gifu Prefecture · Gifu CityHikari to MonogatariA Halloween story told through fireworks, light, and music in the night sky above the Nagara River
Miyazaki Prefecture · Miyazaki CityMiyazaki Jingu Grand Festival (Day 1)An autumn grand festival where the hōren palanquin and a colorful procession bring the streets of Miyazaki to life
Nagano Prefecture · Suwa CityNational New Fireworks Competition (Period 5 · Day 1)New skills and ideas from up-and-coming fireworks artists compete in the night sky over Lake Suwa
Wakayama Prefecture · Wakayama CityOdorun’ya: Kishu Yosakoi Festival (Day 1)A yosakoi festival that brings color to the town with dance and food around Wakayama Castle
Osaka Prefecture · Izumisano CityOsaka Geijutsu HanabiA moment of art created by music and fireworks on Izumisano’s seaside
Tokyo Metropolis · Setagaya CitySetagaya Bread Festival (Day 1)Two autumn days to discover bread from across Japan and explore Mishuku
Aichi Prefecture · Toyohashi CityToyohashi Festival (Day 1)A Toyohashi autumn festival linking the spirit of Ee ja nai ka through dance and parades- Aomori Prefecture · Hirosaki CityHirosaki Castle Chrysanthemum and Autumn Foliage Festival (Day 2)A Hirosaki festival where chrysanthemums and autumn leaves brighten the season at the historic castle
- Gunma Prefecture · Ota CityOta City Yabuzuka Kakashi Festival (Day 7)Compare handmade scarecrows and vote for your favorite in autumnal Yabuzuka
- Hokkaido · Hakodate CityHakodate MOMI-G Festa (Day 16)An autumn stroll through history and the light of Kosetsuen's fall foliage
- Hokkaido · Toyako TownLake Toya Long-Run Fireworks Festival (Day 187)A scene of fireworks crossing the lake against the nightscape of the hot-spring town
Sunday
Hiroshima Prefecture · Onomichi CityBetcha Festival (Day 1)A festival tradition of prayer, with demon deities and a mikoshi traveling through the streets of Onomichi
Ibaraki Prefecture · Ibaraki TownIbaraki MatsuriIbaraki Town’s festival brings the town’s attractions together and paints the autumn sky with fireworks
Okinawa Prefecture · Miyakojima CityKuicha FestivalA celebration of Kuicha, where Miyako Island’s traditions and creativity resonate together
Yamaguchi Prefecture · Hikari CityOoppai MatsuriA day of connection, growing together in Hikari City, with children at the heart of it
Hokkaido · Sapporo CitySapporo Chrysanthemum Festival (Day 1)The artistry of chrysanthemums brings color to Sapporo's autumn underground walkways- Miyazaki Prefecture · Miyazaki CityMiyazaki Jingu Grand Festival (Day 2)An autumn grand festival where the hōren palanquin and a colorful procession bring the streets of Miyazaki to life
- Wakayama Prefecture · Wakayama CityOdorun’ya: Kishu Yosakoi Festival (Day 2)A yosakoi festival that brings color to the town with dance and food around Wakayama Castle
- Tokyo Metropolis · Setagaya CitySetagaya Bread Festival (Day 2)Two autumn days to discover bread from across Japan and explore Mishuku
- Aichi Prefecture · Toyohashi CityToyohashi Festival (Day 2)A Toyohashi autumn festival linking the spirit of Ee ja nai ka through dance and parades
- Aomori Prefecture · Hirosaki CityHirosaki Castle Chrysanthemum and Autumn Foliage Festival (Day 3)A Hirosaki festival where chrysanthemums and autumn leaves brighten the season at the historic castle
- Gunma Prefecture · Ota CityOta City Yabuzuka Kakashi Festival (Day 8)Compare handmade scarecrows and vote for your favorite in autumnal Yabuzuka
- Hokkaido · Hakodate CityHakodate MOMI-G Festa (Day 17)An autumn stroll through history and the light of Kosetsuen's fall foliage
Monday
Saga Prefecture · Karatsu CityKaratsu Kunchi (Day 1)Three days of 14 dashi bringing color to Karatsu’s former castle town
Kagoshima Prefecture · Kagoshima CityOhara Festival (Day 1)An autumn mass dance that fills the streets with Kagoshima folk songs and dance groups- Hiroshima Prefecture · Onomichi CityBetcha Festival (Day 2)A festival tradition of prayer, with demon deities and a mikoshi traveling through the streets of Onomichi
- Hokkaido · Sapporo CitySapporo Chrysanthemum Festival (Day 2)The artistry of chrysanthemums brings color to Sapporo's autumn underground walkways
- Aomori Prefecture · Hirosaki CityHirosaki Castle Chrysanthemum and Autumn Foliage Festival (Day 4)A Hirosaki festival where chrysanthemums and autumn leaves brighten the season at the historic castle
- Hokkaido · Hakodate CityHakodate MOMI-G Festa (Day 18)An autumn stroll through history and the light of Kosetsuen's fall foliage
Tuesday
Shizuoka Prefecture · Fujinomiya CityFujinomiya Autumn Festival (Day 1)Fujinomiya’s autumn festival, where dashi and music bring Sengen Taisha Shrine to life
Kyoto Prefecture · Ayabe CityKisaichi Maruyama Kofun FestivalA day enjoying the views of Ayabe and the local festivities from atop the kofun
Gifu Prefecture · Tajimi CityTajimi FestivalTajimi’s autumn festival, featuring a warrior procession and parade- Saga Prefecture · Karatsu CityKaratsu Kunchi (Day 2)Three days of 14 dashi bringing color to Karatsu’s former castle town
- Kagoshima Prefecture · Kagoshima CityOhara Festival (Day 2)An autumn mass dance that fills the streets with Kagoshima folk songs and dance groups
- Hiroshima Prefecture · Onomichi CityBetcha Festival (Day 3)A festival tradition of prayer, with demon deities and a mikoshi traveling through the streets of Onomichi
- Hokkaido · Sapporo CitySapporo Chrysanthemum Festival (Day 3)The artistry of chrysanthemums brings color to Sapporo's autumn underground walkways
- Aomori Prefecture · Hirosaki CityHirosaki Castle Chrysanthemum and Autumn Foliage Festival (Day 5)A Hirosaki festival where chrysanthemums and autumn leaves brighten the season at the historic castle
- Hokkaido · Hakodate CityHakodate MOMI-G Festa (Day 19)An autumn stroll through history and the light of Kosetsuen's fall foliage
Wednesday
- Shizuoka Prefecture · Fujinomiya CityFujinomiya Autumn Festival (Day 2)Fujinomiya’s autumn festival, where dashi and music bring Sengen Taisha Shrine to life
- Saga Prefecture · Karatsu CityKaratsu Kunchi (Day 3)Three days of 14 dashi bringing color to Karatsu’s former castle town
- Aomori Prefecture · Hirosaki CityHirosaki Castle Chrysanthemum and Autumn Foliage Festival (Day 6)A Hirosaki festival where chrysanthemums and autumn leaves brighten the season at the historic castle
- Hokkaido · Hakodate CityHakodate MOMI-G Festa (Day 20)An autumn stroll through history and the light of Kosetsuen's fall foliage
Thursday
- Shizuoka Prefecture · Fujinomiya CityFujinomiya Autumn Festival (Day 3)Fujinomiya’s autumn festival, where dashi and music bring Sengen Taisha Shrine to life
- Aomori Prefecture · Hirosaki CityHirosaki Castle Chrysanthemum and Autumn Foliage Festival (Day 7)A Hirosaki festival where chrysanthemums and autumn leaves brighten the season at the historic castle
- Hokkaido · Hakodate CityHakodate MOMI-G Festa (Day 21)An autumn stroll through history and the light of Kosetsuen's fall foliage
Friday
- Aomori Prefecture · Hirosaki CityHirosaki Castle Chrysanthemum and Autumn Foliage Festival (Day 8)A Hirosaki festival where chrysanthemums and autumn leaves brighten the season at the historic castle
- Hokkaido · Hakodate CityHakodate MOMI-G Festa (Day 22)An autumn stroll through history and the light of Kosetsuen's fall foliage
Saturday
Hiroshima Prefecture · Hiroshima CityDai Inoko Festival (Day 1)A festival in the heart of the city, where a large stone floats through the power of bamboo
Aichi Prefecture · Toyohashi CityFestival of FireA night experiencing Toyohashi’s traditions beneath columns of hand-held fireworks
Kyoto Prefecture · Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto CityGanjin Wajo’s Amaimon Fair (Day 1)An autumn festival at Mibu-dera where sweets and honey wine come together
Gifu Prefecture · Gifu CityGifu Nobunaga Festival (Day 1)An autumn festival honoring Lord Nobunaga with a samurai procession and events throughout the city
Saitama Prefecture · Hanno CityHanno Festival (Day 1)An autumn festival where dashi and yatai music bring color to Hanno
Akita Prefecture · Yokote CityHoroha-yama Shimotsuki Kagura (Day 1)Traditional kagura where boiling cauldrons and miko dances carry through the night
Fukuoka Prefecture · Kitakyushu CityKigyosai (Day 1)A community festival where memories of the steel industry meet the vibrant spirit of Yahata
Hyogo Prefecture · Miki CityMiki Hardware Festival (Day 1)A Miki autumn celebration of ironworking skills and community spirit
Chiba Prefecture · Narita CityNARITA Fireworks Festival in InbanumaA participatory show lighting up Narita’s night sky with music and fireworks
Aomori Prefecture · Rokunohe TownRokunohe Maple Town Festa (Day 1)An autumn Maple Festa filled with the flavors and fun of Rokunohe
Miyazaki Prefecture · Saito CitySaito Kofun Festival (Day 1)A Saito festival illuminated by torches among the kofun and dances of Japanese mythology
Miyazaki Prefecture · Shiiba VillageShiiba Heike Festival (Day 1)A festival bringing the story of Tsurutomi-hime and Daihachiro back to life in autumn in Shiiba
Ibaraki Prefecture · Tsuchiura CityTsuchiura All Japan Fireworks CompetitionTsuchiura’s grand stage, where pyrotechnicians’ skill and creativity compete in the autumn night sky
Kyoto Prefecture · Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City“Momiji Yūzan” and the “New Hokusō Exhibition”: a celebration of culture and the arts (Day 1)A moment of autumnal cultural exchange, discovering Keihoku’s culture and art- Aomori Prefecture · Hirosaki CityHirosaki Castle Chrysanthemum and Autumn Foliage Festival (Day 9)A Hirosaki festival where chrysanthemums and autumn leaves brighten the season at the historic castle
- Hokkaido · Hakodate CityHakodate MOMI-G Festa (Day 23)An autumn stroll through history and the light of Kosetsuen's fall foliage
Sunday
Kyoto Prefecture · Fushimi-ku, KyotoFushimi Inari Taisha Hitaki FestivalFushimi’s fire festival, where more than 100,000 hitaki sticks are burned in gratitude for the autumn harvest
Kyoto Prefecture · Higashiyama Ward, KyotoKanikakuni FestivalAn autumn gathering tracing the flowers offered at the monument and the memories of Gion
Chiba Prefecture · Shibayama TownShibayama Haniwa FestivalA historical pageant in Shibayama, with ancient people descending at a burial mound and walking through town- Hiroshima Prefecture · Hiroshima CityDai Inoko Festival (Day 2)A festival in the heart of the city, where a large stone floats through the power of bamboo
- Kyoto Prefecture · Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto CityGanjin Wajo’s Amaimon Fair (Day 2)An autumn festival at Mibu-dera where sweets and honey wine come together
- Gifu Prefecture · Gifu CityGifu Nobunaga Festival (Day 2)An autumn festival honoring Lord Nobunaga with a samurai procession and events throughout the city
- Saitama Prefecture · Hanno CityHanno Festival (Day 2)An autumn festival where dashi and yatai music bring color to Hanno
- Akita Prefecture · Yokote CityHoroha-yama Shimotsuki Kagura (Day 2)Traditional kagura where boiling cauldrons and miko dances carry through the night
- Fukuoka Prefecture · Kitakyushu CityKigyosai (Day 2)A community festival where memories of the steel industry meet the vibrant spirit of Yahata
- Hyogo Prefecture · Miki CityMiki Hardware Festival (Day 2)A Miki autumn celebration of ironworking skills and community spirit
- Aomori Prefecture · Rokunohe TownRokunohe Maple Town Festa (Day 2)An autumn Maple Festa filled with the flavors and fun of Rokunohe
- Miyazaki Prefecture · Saito CitySaito Kofun Festival (Day 2)A Saito festival illuminated by torches among the kofun and dances of Japanese mythology
- Miyazaki Prefecture · Shiiba VillageShiiba Heike Festival (Day 2)A festival bringing the story of Tsurutomi-hime and Daihachiro back to life in autumn in Shiiba
- Kyoto Prefecture · Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City“Momiji Yūzan” and the “New Hokusō Exhibition”: a celebration of culture and the arts (Day 2)A moment of autumnal cultural exchange, discovering Keihoku’s culture and art
- Aomori Prefecture · Hirosaki CityHirosaki Castle Chrysanthemum and Autumn Foliage Festival (Day 10)A Hirosaki festival where chrysanthemums and autumn leaves brighten the season at the historic castle
- Hokkaido · Hakodate CityHakodate MOMI-G Festa (Day 24)An autumn stroll through history and the light of Kosetsuen's fall foliage
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Hokkaido · Akkeshi TownAkkeshi Oyster Festival (Day 1)An autumn oyster festival celebrating Akkeshi’s seafood, enjoyed grilled over charcoal
Aomori Prefecture · Fujisaki TownFujisaki Autumn Festival (Day 1)An autumn harvest festival celebrating the bounty of apples and rice throughout the town
Oita Prefecture · Tsukumi CityPerformances of the Katano Shimozuki Festival (Day 1)Traditional Shimozuki performances, with kagura and lion dances traveling through Katano
Fukushima Prefecture · Sukagawa CitySukagawa Taimatsu AkashiSukagawa’s night sky and a torch-lit festival that carries on memories of the Warring States period
Tochigi Prefecture · Tochigi CityTochigi Autumn Festival (Day 1)Edo-style dashi and hayashi performances bring the storehouse-lined streets to life- Kyoto Prefecture · Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City“Momiji Yūzan” and the “New Hokusō Exhibition”: a celebration of culture and the arts (Day 8)A moment of autumnal cultural exchange, discovering Keihoku’s culture and art
Sunday
Kyoto Prefecture · Joyo CityHot Air Balloon FestaAn autumn day watching hot air balloons rise into the sky over the hills of Joyo
Kumamoto Prefecture · Taragi TownKuma-ken in Taragi TownPut your wits into your hand signs and enjoy a traditional contest passed down in Taragi
Ibaraki Prefecture · OaraiOarai Anko FestivalAn autumn festival celebrating anglerfish skills and flavors, and the culture of Oarai
Ibaraki Prefecture · Itako CityOiu Shrine Niwaue FestivalAn autumn Shinto ritual featuring kagura drums and a miko dance that preserves ancient forms
Kyoto Prefecture · Seika TownSEIKA Subculture FestaA subculture experience of characters and science in Seika Town
Kagoshima Prefecture · Sōo CityYabusame at Sueyoshi Sumiyoshi ShrineAn autumn hono event from Sōo, where archers shoot from horseback and pray for a bountiful harvest- Hokkaido · Akkeshi TownAkkeshi Oyster Festival (Day 2)An autumn oyster festival celebrating Akkeshi’s seafood, enjoyed grilled over charcoal
- Aomori Prefecture · Fujisaki TownFujisaki Autumn Festival (Day 2)An autumn harvest festival celebrating the bounty of apples and rice throughout the town
- Oita Prefecture · Tsukumi CityPerformances of the Katano Shimozuki Festival (Day 2)Traditional Shimozuki performances, with kagura and lion dances traveling through Katano
- Tochigi Prefecture · Tochigi CityTochigi Autumn Festival (Day 2)Edo-style dashi and hayashi performances bring the storehouse-lined streets to life
- Kyoto Prefecture · Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City“Momiji Yūzan” and the “New Hokusō Exhibition”: a celebration of culture and the arts (Day 9)A moment of autumnal cultural exchange, discovering Keihoku’s culture and art
Thursday
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Ube City Fireworks Festival
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Nakazato Kandekko-age Event
A Little New Year observance in Semboku City, entrusting wishes to a sacred katsura tree