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.
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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.
Sanno Matsuri Tokyo Guide: Hie Shrine's Grand Parade and 2028 Dates
Sanno Matsuri in Tokyo runs its full Jinko-sai grand parade only in even years. Get the 2026 recap, the 2028 outlook, viewing spots, and Hie Shrine logistics.
9 Best Sendai Festivals and Events in 2026 (Full Calendar)
A 2026 guide to Sendai festivals: Tanabata, Aoba Matsuri, Jozenji Jazz, and the Pageant of Starlight, with dates, crowds, and hotel timing tips.
Sendai Pageant of Starlight Illumination: 2025-2026 Dates, Hours and Access Guide
Plan the Sendai Pageant of Starlight illumination with 2025-2026 dates, nightly hours, Starlight Wink timing, subway access, and where to stay near Jozenji-dori.
Sendai Tanabata Festival Guide: 2026 Dates, Streamers, and Where to Stay
Sendai Tanabata festival guide: 2026 dates, best arcades for streamers, the seven decorations, night illuminations, transport, and where to stay.
Tokyo Music Festivals 2026: The Ultimate Planning Guide
Plan tokyo music festivals for 2026: Summer Sonic, Fuji Rock, and Tokyo Idol Festival dates, transit times, ticket tiers, and last-train logistics.
Summer Festivals in Tokyo: A Month-by-Month 2026 Guide
Plan summer festivals in Tokyo month by month, from Tanabata and Sumida River Fireworks to Awa Odori and shrine processions, with 2026 dates and yen prices.