Japan Festivals travel guides

Plan your Akita Kanto Festival trip with top picks, cultural context, timing tips, and practical booking advice for a smoother experience.

Plan your trip to the Hirosaki Neputa Festival with our guide to 2026 dates, parade routes, viewing spots, and the Tsugaru-han Neputa Village museum.

Plan your visit to Aomori's Nebuta Museum Wa-Rasse with our guide to tickets, the giant festival floats, the iconic red architecture, and local travel tips.

Plan your visit to Tsugaru-han Neputa Village with our guide to the 10-meter floats, live shamisen music, Yokien Garden, and practical transport tips.

Discover the Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall (Yatai Kaikan). Our guide covers float rotations, karakuri puppet shows, tickets, and travel tips.

Plan your trip with our Takayama Autumn Festival 2026 guide. Includes 2026 dates, float schedules, transport from Tokyo, and tips for the Hachiman Matsuri.

Hiroshima summer 2026: Tokasan Yukata Festival Aug 1–3, Peace Memorial Ceremony Aug 6, and Bentenjima Hanabi Aug 8. Confirmed dates, viewing locations, transit, and ticket prices.

Join the 380-year-old Tomonoura Tai-ami fishing experience in 2026. Includes May-July season dates, ¥3,000-5,000 booking tips, what to bring, and Fukuyama bus access.