Festivals in Japan

5 festivals in Japan, from food fairs to saints' days, busiest in July. Dates are checked at the source; the rest show the usual weekend.

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5 festivals

February 2027

Sapporo Snow FestivalSapporo Yuki MatsuriSeasons and Light · ConfirmedSapporo, 4–11 Feb 2027, Sapporo, Japan

July 2027

Gion Matsuri祇園祭Religious · By calendar ruleKyoto, 1–31 Jul 2027, Kyoto, Japan
Tenjin Matsuri天神祭Religious · By calendar ruleOsaka, 24–25 Jul 2027, Osaka, Japan
Osaka's great summer festival, held every 24 and 25 July since 951: a land procession from Tenmangu Shrine, then about 100 boats on the Okawa river with fireworks.
24–25 Jul 2027
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August 2027

Aomori Nebuta FestivalAomori Nebuta MatsuriFolk and Tradition · By calendar ruleAomori, 2–7 Aug 2027, Aomori, Japan
Huge illuminated floats of warriors and mythological scenes parade through Aomori for six nights in early August, ending with a sea parade.
2–7 Aug 2027
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Awa Odori阿波おどりFolk and Tradition · By calendar ruleTokushima, 11–15 Aug 2027, Tokushima, Japan

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