Japanese Onsen (Hot Springs)

Performing Art

Yamashiro Daidengaku Festival

The Yamashiro Daidengaku Festival revives the ancient dengaku dance form rooted in Shintoism, through performances by local talents and renowned actors in period costumes.

8–9 Aug 2026Ishikawa · Chubu

Expo & Convention

Tohogu Sauna Tour “Sa-Kin Kōtai”

A traveling sauna pop-up celebration tours Tohoku's leading hot spring and sauna facilities, featuring exclusive goods and appearances by renowned sauna enthusiasts.

1 Nov 2026 – 24 May 2027Miyagi · Tohoku

Festival

Zao Juhyo Festival

Performing Art

Yamashiro Daidengaku Festival

The Yamashiro Daidengaku Festival revives the ancient dengaku dance form rooted in Shintoism, through performances by local talents and renowned actors in period costumes.

8–9 Aug 2026Ishikawa · Chubu

Expo & Convention

Tohogu Sauna Tour “Sa-Kin Kōtai”

A traveling sauna pop-up celebration tours Tohoku's leading hot spring and sauna facilities, featuring exclusive goods and appearances by renowned sauna enthusiasts.

1 Nov 2026 – 24 May 2027Miyagi · Tohoku

Festival

Zao Juhyo Festival

The Zao Juhyo Festival showcases Snow Monsters, ethereal ice and snow formations that coat trees in the Zao Mountains, illuminated after dark to create a surreal winter landscape.

27 Dec 2026 – 23 Feb 2027

Yamagata · Tohoku

Festival

Echigo Yukiwari Road

Spring's arrival is celebrated with delicate alpine flowers that bloom as snow melts across multiple scenic sites in the Echigo region.

7 Mar – 12 Apr 2027Niigata · Chubu

Festival

Otaru Ushio Festival

This coastal festival celebrates Otaru's maritime heritage with parades, fireworks, and cultural activities honoring the harbour's role in the city's growth.

24–26 Jul 2027Hokkaido · Hokkaido

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