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JAPAN EXPLORER 47 PREFECTURES · ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES

YOUR TRAVEL WINDOW

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JAPAN日本 · 47 prefectures

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IN YOUR TRAVEL WINDOW

Worth the journey

Culture that brings a place to life.

223 with announced or expected annual dates
45 seasonal matches · dates pending. 45 dated matches are near supported overnight cities; your route and travel days determine which fit.

TRADITIONAL MATSURI

品川区 · Kanto

Previously listed in March; next programme pending Season · dates pending

Local celebration or ritual in 品川区. Consult the linked municipal tourism listing and organizer for visitor access and the programme.

Last listed programme: 2026-03-27 — 2026-11-28 · future dates pending

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TRADITIONAL MATSURI

西蒲原郡弥彦村 · Chubu

Previously listed in March; next programme pending Season · dates pending

Local celebration or ritual in 西蒲原郡弥彦村. Consult the linked municipal tourism listing and organizer for visitor access and the programme.

Last listed programme: 2026-03-01 — 2026-12-27 · future dates pending

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TRADITIONAL MATSURI

岐阜市 · Chubu

Previously listed in April; next programme pending Season · dates pending

Local celebration or ritual in 岐阜市. Consult the linked municipal tourism listing and organizer for visitor access and the programme.

Last listed programme: 2026-04-05 — 2026-12-06 · future dates pending

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TRADITIONAL MATSURI

二戸市 · Tohoku

Previously listed in May; next programme pending Season · dates pending

Local celebration or ritual in 二戸市. Consult the linked municipal tourism listing and organizer for visitor access and the programme.

Last listed programme: 2026-05-05 — 2026-10-04 · future dates pending

Official source

TRADITIONAL MATSURI

Noto Peninsula · Chubu

Every year from early July to October Season · dates pending

A celebration in Noto Peninsula. See the official programme for activities at Noto Peninsula.

Official source

TRADITIONAL MATSURI

豊島区 · Kanto

Previously listed in August; next programme pending Season · dates pending

Local celebration or ritual in 豊島区. Consult the linked municipal tourism listing and organizer for visitor access and the programme.

Last listed programme: 2026-08-31 — 2026-10-04 · future dates pending

Official source

TRADITIONAL MATSURI

長岡市 · Chubu

Previously listed in September; next programme pending Season · dates pending

Local celebration or ritual in 長岡市. Consult the linked municipal tourism listing and organizer for visitor access and the programme.

Last listed programme: 2026-09-19 — 2026-11-03 · future dates pending

Official source

TRADITIONAL MATSURI

村上市 · Chubu

2026 · Sep 15–Oct 15 Announced

Local celebration or ritual in 村上市. Consult the linked municipal tourism listing and organizer for visitor access and the programme.

Official source

TRADITIONAL MATSURI

西磐井郡平泉町 · Tohoku

2026 · Sep 25–Oct 20 Announced

Local celebration or ritual in 西磐井郡平泉町. Consult the linked municipal tourism listing and organizer for visitor access and the programme.

Official source

TRADITIONAL MATSURI

長岡市 · Chubu

Previously listed in October; next programme pending Season · dates pending

Local celebration or ritual in 長岡市. Consult the linked municipal tourism listing and organizer for visitor access and the programme.

Last listed programme: 2026-10-25 · future dates pending

Official source

TRADITIONAL MATSURI

石巻市 · Tohoku

Previously listed in October; next programme pending Season · dates pending

Local celebration or ritual in 石巻市. Consult the linked municipal tourism listing and organizer for visitor access and the programme.

Last listed programme: 2026-10-24 · future dates pending

Official source

CULTURAL FESTIVAL

みどり市 · Kanto

Previously listed in October; next programme pending Season · dates pending

Local celebration or ritual in みどり市. Consult the linked municipal tourism listing and organizer for visitor access and the programme.

Last listed programme: 2026-10-01 · future dates pending

Official source

TRADITIONAL MATSURI

三戸郡田子町 · Tohoku

Previously listed in October; next programme pending Season · dates pending

Local celebration or ritual in 三戸郡田子町. Consult the linked municipal tourism listing and organizer for visitor access and the programme.

Last listed programme: 2026-10-03 — 2026-10-04 · future dates pending

Official source

TRADITIONAL MATSURI

五泉市 · Chubu

Previously listed in October; next programme pending Season · dates pending

Local celebration or ritual in 五泉市. Consult the linked municipal tourism listing and organizer for visitor access and the programme.

Last listed programme: 2026-10-11 · future dates pending

Official source

TRADITIONAL MATSURI

枝幸郡浜頓別町 · Hokkaido

Previously listed in October; next programme pending Season · dates pending

Local celebration or ritual in 枝幸郡浜頓別町. Consult the linked municipal tourism listing and organizer for visitor access and the programme.

Last listed programme: 2026-10-04 · future dates pending

Official source

TRADITIONAL MATSURI

白山市 · Chubu

Previously listed in October; next programme pending Season · dates pending

Local celebration or ritual in 白山市. Consult the linked municipal tourism listing and organizer for visitor access and the programme.

Last listed programme: 2026-10-12 · future dates pending

Official source

TRADITIONAL MATSURI

南都留郡鳴沢村 · Chubu

Previously listed in October; next programme pending Season · dates pending

Local celebration or ritual in 南都留郡鳴沢村. Consult the linked municipal tourism listing and organizer for visitor access and the programme.

Last listed programme: 2026-10-18 · future dates pending

Official source

TRADITIONAL MATSURI

長井市 · Tohoku

Previously listed in October; next programme pending Season · dates pending

Local celebration or ritual in 長井市. Consult the linked municipal tourism listing and organizer for visitor access and the programme.

Last listed programme: 2026-10-17 · future dates pending

Official source

TRADITIONAL MATSURI

能代市 · Tohoku

Previously listed in October; next programme pending Season · dates pending

Local celebration or ritual in 能代市. Consult the linked municipal tourism listing and organizer for visitor access and the programme.

Last listed programme: 2026-10-15 — 2026-11-15 · future dates pending

Official source

FOOD & CRAFT FESTIVAL

Odate · Tohoku

Every year for the 2days of the Saturday and Sunday in the second week of October Season · dates pending

A celebration in Odate. See the official programme for activities at Nipro Hachiko Dome.

Official source

TRADITIONAL MATSURI

柏崎市 · Chubu

Previously listed in October; next programme pending Season · dates pending

Local celebration or ritual in 柏崎市. Consult the linked municipal tourism listing and organizer for visitor access and the programme.

Last listed programme: 2026-10-11 · future dates pending

Official source

TRADITIONAL MATSURI

沼津市 · Chubu

Previously listed in October; next programme pending Season · dates pending

Local celebration or ritual in 沼津市. Consult the linked municipal tourism listing and organizer for visitor access and the programme.

Last listed programme: 2026-10-04 — 2026-11-22 · future dates pending

Official source

TRADITIONAL MATSURI

大府市 · Chubu

Previously listed in October; next programme pending Season · dates pending

Local celebration or ritual in 大府市. Consult the linked municipal tourism listing and organizer for visitor access and the programme.

Last listed programme: 2026-10-31 — 2026-11-01 · future dates pending

Official source

TRADITIONAL MATSURI

気仙郡住田町 · Tohoku

Previously listed in October; next programme pending Season · dates pending

Local celebration or ritual in 気仙郡住田町. Consult the linked municipal tourism listing and organizer for visitor access and the programme.

Last listed programme: 2026-10-25 · future dates pending

Official source

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