6 Best Takayama Festivals and Events to Plan Around in 2026
Plan Takayama festivals for 2026: Sanno Matsuri and Hachiman Matsuri dates, float and karakuri highlights, booking windows, and year-round float museums to visit anytime.
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Takayama Events Calendar: Month-by-Month Festival & Travel Guide
Plan your trip with this Takayama events calendar, covering the Spring and Autumn festivals, winter illuminations, and sake brewery openings month by month.
Takayama Winter Events: Illuminations, Festivals & Okuhida Guide
Plan Takayama winter events for 2026-2027: city illuminations, New Year markets, and which Okuhida onsen festivals require an overnight stay.
Takayama Festival Accommodation Guide: Best Areas & Booking Timeline
Find the right Takayama festival accommodation by neighborhood, from Sanmachi-Suji to Sakuramachi, plus the booking timeline for April and October dates.
Aoba Matsuri Sendai: 2026 Guide to Suzume Odori, Yamaboko Floats & Sajiki Seats
Plan Aoba Matsuri Sendai with this 2026 guide: Yoi-matsuri vs Hon-matsuri schedule, Suzume Odori dance, yamaboko floats, sajiki seat prices, and access.
12 Best Kobe Festivals and Events for 2026: Matsuri, Luminarie & More
The 12 best Kobe festivals for 2026, from Kobe Matsuri's samba parade to Kobe Luminarie's winter lights and Nankinmachi's Chinatown events, with dates, stations, and crowd tips.
Kobe Festivals and Events Calendar: A Month-by-Month Guide (2026-2027)
Plan around Kobe's festivals and events calendar, from January's Luminarie and Nankinmachi's Lunar New Year to May's Kobe Festival and fall's Minato Hanabi fireworks.
Kobe Luminarie Guide: 2027 Dates, Venues, and Tickets
A practical kobe luminarie guide to the 2027 dates, the three Kobe venues, free vs paid areas, and the best time to arrive.
Kobe Matsuri Festival Guide: Dates, Parade Route, and Crowd Tips for 2026
A complete Kobe Matsuri festival guide: dates, the Flower Road parade, Kyomachi-suji samba street, transit tips, and how it differs from Kobe Luminarie.
Michinoku Yosakoi Festival Sendai: 2026 Dates, Parade Route & Visitor Guide
Plan Sendai's Michinoku Yosakoi Festival: 2026 dates, the Jozenji-dori parade, admission costs, and access via the Sendai Subway.
Chinese New Year in Nankinmachi, Kobe: 2026 Festival Guide
Plan Chinese New Year in Nankinmachi, Kobe: lion and dragon dances, the Kotei parade, crowd timing, and how it fits your Kobe trip.
Sanja Matsuri Tokyo: 2026 Dates, Schedule, and Crowd Guide
Plan Sanja Matsuri Tokyo with 2026 dates, the day-by-day schedule, mikoshi facts, crowd tips, transit routes, and where to stay near Asakusa Shrine.