Culture Hie Shrine Momiji Festival 2026 Early - Mid Nov Every autumn, the historic Hie Shrine in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, transforms into a glowing wonderland for the annual Momiji..
Culture Hachioji Gingko Festival 2026 Mid Nov See 4km of ginkgo trees lining the route between Mount Takao and Hachioji.
Culture Fiesta De España 2026 Mid Nov Held for the first time in 2013, Fiesta de Espana celebrates Japan-Spain relations and has drawn crowds in excess of 100,000 each..
Activities Santa Parade Tokyo 2026 Mid Nov If you're looking for a bit of festive fun, look no further than the Santa Parade Tokyo. The charity event was first held in..
Culture Hirosaki Neputa Asakusa Festival 2026 Mid Nov If you're not in the Aomori area during the summer months to experience the Hirosaki Neputa Festival, head to Tokyo's Asakusa..
Culture Gosen Knit Fes 2026 Mid Nov Running for almost a decade now, the Gosen Knit Fes celebrates this woolly art form in various ways. The entire town takes part..
Activities Kobe Marathon 2026 Mid Nov Fun fact: Kobe is the birthplace of marathon racing in Japan, hosting the country’s first-ever marathon back in 1909. Today, t..
Culture Biwako Biennale 2026 Late Sep - Mid Nov This autumn, the lakeside city of Omihachiman in Shiga Prefecture will once again transform into a living canvas as the BIWAKO..