Japanese Onsen (Hot Springs)

Festival

Zao Juhyo Festival

The Zao Juhyo Festival in the Zao Mountains centres on the Snow Monsters, ice and snow formations that coat the trees, illuminated after dark.

27 Dec 2026 – 23 Feb 2027Exact date not confirmed yetYamagata

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 2027Exact date not confirmed yetNagaoka · Niigata

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 2027Exact date not confirmed yetOtaru · Hokkaido

Performing Art

Yamashiro Daidengaku Festival

The Yamashiro Daidengaku Festival revives dengaku, an ancient dance form rooted in Shintoism, performed by local talent and renowned actors in period costume.

8–9 Aug 2027Exact date not confirmed yetKaga · Ishikawa

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