Culture Daikokuji Temple and Tamba Tea Festival 2026 Early Jun Recognized as the region’s top tea-producing area, Tamba Sasayama comes alive in shades of green in late spring, when fresh te..
Culture Himeji Yukata Festival 2026 Late Jun The Himeji Yukata Festival has been running for over 250 years now, and the event honors the beauty and significance of this popular..
Kobe Handmade Marche 2026 Late Jun The Kobe Handmade Marche is Hyogo Prefecture's largest handmade market, and is set to include around 1000 booths selling a wide..
Culture Kobe Love Port Fes 2026 Late Jul For almost a quarter of a century now, the city of Kobe comes alive each summer with the Kobe Love Port Festival, a celebratio..
Oumi Summer Festival at Ikuta Shrine 2026 Early Aug If you're visiting Kobe this August, make time for the Oumi Summer Festival, a lively three-day celebration held at Ikuta Shrine...
Activities Nanko Sunflower Festival 2026 Mid Jul - Early Aug During summer, cheerful sunflowers grow in abundance in various places across Japan. One great place to enjoy them in all their..
Festivals Inagawa Fireworks Festival 2026 Mid Aug Fireworks festivals are one of Japan's key summer traditions, and you'll find them in big cities, small towns, and everywhere..
Culture Kobe Umi no Bon Odori 2026 Mid Aug Get ready for a summer night of dance, food, and community at the Kobe Umi no Bon Odori, which takes place around mid-August a..