Festivals Takaoka Mikurumayama Festival 2026 Friday - May 1st Takaoka's Mikurumayama Festival, a 400 year old parade celebrating the founding of the city. One of only five festivals in Japan..
Culture Tokamachi Kimono Festival 2026 Sunday - May 3rd The Tokamachi Kimono Festival is held on the 3rd of May each year. The region is known for their kimono production, and it's..
Culture Yabusame Shinji 2026 Sunday - May 3rd Every year in early May. witness the Yabusame Shinji at Shimogamo shrine, where Japanese mounted archers fire arrows at enemy targets...
Yatsuo Hikiyama Festival 2026 Sunday - May 3rd Lantern covered floats roll their way through the old streets of Yatsuo, at the Hikiyama Festival.
Activities Tainai City Tulip Festival 2026 Mid Apr - Early May At the annual Tainai City Tulip Festival, around 800,000 tulips in 60 varieties are on display for visitors to enjoy. In addition,..
Nightlife Takatsuki Jazz Street Festival 2026 Early May Live Jazz music at it's very best. A must for all Jazz-lovers.
Culture Hojo Kashima Festival 2026 May 3rd - May 4th In early May, the Hojo Kashima Spring Festival is held in the area known as “Kazahaya” to the north of Matsuyama. On the first..