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Top seasonal festivals in Japan

The 10 best-rated of 43 seasonal festivals in Japan in the next 30 days.

They are spread over 7 prefectures.

Updated Oct 1, 2026

Jan 3 – Jan 11 · Oct 31 – Jan 10, 16:30–21:00 · Sun, Dec 26, 16:30–21:00

Tokyo Mega Illumination

Ooi Racecourse, Shinagawa · Shinagawa, Tokyo

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Fri, Oct 30, 16:30–22:30 · Oct 31 – Nov 1, 10:00–18:00

IKEBUKURO HALLOWEEN COSPLAY FESTIVAL 2026

Ikebukuro area, Toshima · Toshima, Tokyo

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Oct 23 – Oct 25 · Oct 30 – Nov 1, 10:00–21:00

Crazy Halloween

XEOXY, Shinjuku · Shinjuku, Tokyo

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Sep 10 – Nov 8

Harry Potter Dark Magic Halloween

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, Nerima · Nerima, Tokyo

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Nov 20 – Dec 25

Ballpark Xmas Yokohama Kannai 2026

Yokohama Park, Yokohama · Yokohama, Kanagawa

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Oct 31 – Nov 29, 17:00–21:00

Yahiko Park Momiji Valley Light Up

Yahiko Shrine, Yahiko Park, Yahiko · Yahiko, Niigata

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Nov 21 – Nov 23, 17:00–20:00

Izumo Daimyojin Shrine Autumn Foliage Illumination

Izumo Taisha, Kameoka · Kameoka, Kyoto

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Nov 1 – Nov 29, 18:00–20:00 (11 dates)

Kinsyu Yoimairi 2026

Katsuoji Temple, Minoh · Minoh, Osaka

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Mon, Oct 12, 10:00–16:00

Onomaru City Autumn Festival

Minami Fukuoka Driving School, Onojo · Onojo, Fukuoka

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Oct 30 – Nov 15, 16:30–20:30

Lake Yamanaka Sunset Beach Autumn Foliage Festival

Asahi Hills Lakeside Green Space Park, Yamanakako · Yamanakako, Yamanashi

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Oct 24 – Dec 13, 18:30–21:00 (23 dates)

Autumn Foliage and Clouds Illumination

Ninna-ji, Kyoto

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Oct 23 – Dec 13, 17:00–22:00

Kiyomizu-dera Temple Special Night Viewing

Kodaiji, Kyoto

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Oct 7 – Oct 9, 09:00–20:00 · Oct 10 – Nov 3, 17:00–20:00

Shonan Candle Festival

Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden, Fujisawa · Fujisawa, Kanagawa

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Oct 10 – Oct 20

Lake Chuzenji Autumn Foliage Viewing

Lake Chuzenji Lakeside, Nikko · Nikkō, Tochigi

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Sun, Oct 11, 10:00–23:59

Scarecrow Contest

Roadside Station Green Farm Tateyama · Tateyama, Chiba

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Oct 3 – Oct 4 · Oct 10 – Oct 12, 10:00–15:00

Aina Satoyama Park Festival

Aina Satoyama Park, National Akashi Coast Park, Kobe · Kobe, Hyogo

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Sep 1 – Nov 30, 18:00–23:00

Tottei Park Autumn Leaves Illumination

TOTTEI PARK 'Green Hill', Kobe · Kobe, Hyogo

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Sep 19 – Oct 31, 13:30–14:00 (12 dates)

Nagasaki Biopark Capybara Jack-o'-Lantern

Nagasaki Biopark, Saikai · Saikai, Nagasaki

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Oct 3 – Oct 31, 09:30–17:00

Halloween Fun at Awaji Island National Park

Awaji Island National Akashi Kaikyo Park Visitor Center 2F · Awaji, Hyogo

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Aug 29 – Nov 13

Rokko Autumn & Halloween Fair

Rokko Forest Sound Museum, Kobe · Kobe, Hyogo

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Sep 11 – Nov 3

PUROMONSTERSCRAMBLE

Sanrio Puroland, Tama · Tama, Tokyo

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Sep 12 – Nov 29

Kaykayu YOKAI Festival

Tojo Film Village, Kyoto

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Sep 18 – Nov 23, 17:00–21:00

Yuinishikawa Onsen Heike Akari

Heike no Sato, Yuinishikawa River, Nikko · Nikkō, Tochigi

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Sep 30 – Nov 3, 10:00–18:00

Hanayashiki Halloween 2026

Asakusa Hanayashiki, Taito · Taito, Tokyo

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Jul 17 – Oct 20 · Oct 22 – Oct 31, 00:00–21:30

Glover Garden Lantern Night

Glover Garden Moving Walkway No. 1, Miura Tamaki Square, Nagasaki

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Sep 16 – Oct 31

Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum Halloween Event

Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall · Kobe, Hyogo

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Sep 17 – Oct 31

Halloween Welcome Dome

Planetarium TOKYO, Ginza · Chiyoda, Tokyo

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Event details come from organizers' websites and web searches. They are not guaranteed to be accurate. Check the official website before you go. Times are Japan time (JST).