Picks for the next 30 days

Picked from 324 events in Kansai

Festival

Daijingu Shrine Autumn Festival

Oct 17 · Kyoto

Fireworks

Awajishima Festival Fireworks Viewing Cruise (Sun, Nov 8)

Nov 8 · Awaji

Festival

Nagano Hachiman Shrine Annual Festival (Sumiyoshi Dance)

Nov 3 · Tanabe

Festival

Grand Harvest Festival in Kudoyama

Nov 14 – Nov 15 · Kudoyama

Food

41st Wakaura Fishing Port Morning Market: Whitebait Festival

Nov 3 · Wakayama

Food

18th Zen-niku-sai Meat Festival

Oct 24 – Oct 25 · Wakayama

Food

Ikuno Silver Mine Tunnel-Aged Sake "Gaku" Bus Tour of Harima Fermentation Culture

Nov 8 · Asago

Fireworks

Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival Special Event

Oct 17 · Osaka

Day by day

Saturday, Oct 17

Today29

Daijingu Shrine Autumn Festival

Yasaka Shrine · Kyoto

FestivalOct 17

Gotochi Character Expo 2026

Himeji Castle · Himeji

FestivalOct 17 – Oct 18Starts today

Higashi-Omi Joint Marché

Omi Hachiman · Omihachiman

FoodOct 17

Kanname & Tea Jar Offering Festival

Heian Shrine · Kyoto

FestivalOct 17

Expo Bharat Fest 2nd 2026 Autumn / Biryani Festival

Expo 70 Commemorative Park · Suita

FestivalOct 17 – Oct 18Starts today

Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival Special Event

Abeno Harukas · Osaka

FireworksOct 17
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Kanna-sai Harukahai ceremony and Kanna-ho festival

Yasaka Shrine · Kyoto

FestivalOct 17

Kobe Brick Warehouse: Greenery & Living Marché

Kobe Harborland · Kobe

FoodOct 17
See all 29 in the list

Sunday, Oct 18

Tomorrow15

Itakiso Shrine Shinko Festival

Itakiso Shrine · Wakayama

FestivalOct 18

Kainan Sweets Festival

JR海南駅西広場 · Kainan

FestivalOct 18

Flower Offering Festival

Heian Shrine · Kyoto

FestivalOct 18

Yoshinoyama Autumn Festival

吉野山一帯（奈良県吉野町） · Yoshino

FestivalOct 18

T-Rex Race at Tanabe Ogigahama

Tokei Shrine · Tanabe

SportsOct 18

Grand Sumo Himeji Tournament and a Stay at Kinosaki Onsen

大和工業アリーナ姫路・城崎温泉あさぎり荘・出石 · Himeji

SportsOct 18
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Mizuki Fukumura 2nd Single Release Mini-Live & Greeting Event

Kobe Harborland · Kobe

MusicOct 18

FM AICHI Public Radio Recording Event (Oct 18)

Nagashima Spa Land · Kuwana

MusicOct 18
See all 15 in the list

Monday, Oct 19

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Hatsuka Ebisu Festival

Arashiyama · Kyoto

FestivalOct 19 – Oct 20

Emperor Komei Enshrinement Anniversary Festival

Heian Shrine · Kyoto

FestivalOct 19

Tuesday, Oct 20

6

Kanjadono Shrine Festival

Yasaka Shrine · Kyoto

FestivalOct 20

Ebisu Shrine Festival

Yasaka Shrine · Kyoto

FestivalOct 20

Kobe Maritime Museum & Kawasaki World Special Set Ticket with Reserved Terrace Fireworks Viewing

Kobe Port Tower · Kobe

FireworksOct 20 – Oct 23

Matatabi-sha Autumn & Gratitude Festival

Yasaka Shrine · Kyoto

FestivalOct 20 – Oct 31

Sunset over the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

Umeda Sky Building · Osaka

NatureOct 20 – Oct 22

Acorn Guided Walk (Same-Day Sign-Up)

Expo 70 Commemorative Park · Suita

NatureOct 20 – Oct 27

Wednesday, Oct 21

4

Another Experience of Beauty: Satoyama and Old Folk House Mini Tour

MIHO MUSEUM · Koka

NatureOct 21 – Oct 22

Volunteer-Guided Gallery Tour (Theme: Paradise)

MIHO MUSEUM · Koka

ExhibitionOct 21

Raido Hall Special Opening, Toshodai-ji

Toshodai-ji Temple · Nara

CultureOct 21 – Oct 23

Shaka Nenbutsu-e Ceremony / Toshodai-ji Temple

Nara Park · Nara

CultureOct 21 – Oct 23

Thursday, Oct 22

4

Jidai Matsuri (Festival of the Ages)

Heian Shrine · Kyoto

FestivalOct 22

Kurama Fire Festival

Yuki Shrine · Kyoto

FestivalOct 22

KOBE Machinaka Performance: Morinaga Masakazu Free Live

Kobe Harborland · Kobe

MusicOct 22

Azuchi Castle 450th Anniversary Hike: Nobunaga's Road to Kyoto

近江八幡市 · Omihachiman

NatureOct 22

Friday, Oct 23

9

Ueno Tenjin Festival

Sugawara Shrine (Ueno Tenjingu) · Iga

FestivalOct 23 – Oct 25

Ryokuoushoku Shakai Concert

Osaka-Jo Hall · Osaka

MusicOct 23 – Oct 24

30th Kyoto Autumn Music Festival: Irina Mejoueva’s Piano Recital

Arashiyama · Kyoto

MusicOct 23

JR Fureai Hiking: Kitajima Sake Brewery and the Utsukushimatsu Pine Grove

平松のウツクシマツ自生地 · Konan

FoodOct 23

Ninna-ji: Goshō Garden Viewing Suspended & Special Opening of the Kyozo Sutra Hall

Ninnaji Temple · Kyoto

CultureOct 23

Ichimai-Kishomon Sutra Copying Session

Chionin Temple · Kyoto

CultureOct 23
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General Meeting of Five Great Powers

Daigo-ji Temple · Kyoto

CultureOct 23

Vintage Market: Expo Flea Market 2026 Autumn

Expo 70 Commemorative Park · Suita

CultureOct 23 – Oct 25
See all 9 in the list

Saturday, Oct 24

14

18th Zen-niku-sai Meat Festival

Wakayama Castle · Wakayama

FoodOct 24 – Oct 25

44th Kibun Festival Fireworks

有田市役所前　有田川河川敷 · Arida

FireworksOct 24 – Oct 25

Tegarayama Autumn Festival

Himeji Castle · Himeji

FestivalOct 24 – Nov 3

OSAKA MUSIC & CULTURE WEEKEND

Expo 70 Commemorative Park · Suita

FestivalOct 24

Nagashima Zombie Island 2026 (Oct 24, 25, 31 & Nov 1)

Nagashima Spa Land · Kuwana

FestivalOct 24

Seishikan Concert Series vol.15: Classical Guitar Gathering

静思館（国登録有形文化財） · Inagawa

MusicOct 24
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Kutsuki Saba Kaido Sabian Festival Sa!!Baaaaaan! 2026

道の駅 くつき新本陣 · Takashima

FestivalOct 24

Mt. Shosha Ropeway Backyard Tour

書写山ロープウェイ · Himeji

CultureOct 24
See all 14 in the list

Sunday, Oct 25

18

Autumn Grand Festival & Yabusame

Osaka Tenmangu Shrine · Osaka

FestivalOct 25

Tsuneya Red Buckwheat Festival

Himeji Castle · Himeji

FestivalOct 25

The 28th Himeji International Exchange Festival

Himeji Castle · Himeji

FestivalOct 25

30th Radio Kansai Festival

Kobe Harborland · Kobe

FestivalOct 25

Music City Himeji: Casual Stroll Concerts 2026

Himeji Castle · Himeji

MusicOct 25

Yoshino-Kumano National Park Partnership Event: Observing Autumn Plants and Animals

田辺市伏菟野 · Tanabe

NatureOct 25
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Ieshima Discovery Walk with Monsoon 2026

Himeji Castle · Himeji

NatureOct 25

Nachi no Dengaku: 50th Anniversary of Designation as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property

那智勝浦体育文化会館 · Nachikatsuura

PerformanceOct 25
See all 18 in the list

Monday, Oct 26

1

Kacho School Ikebana Class

Chionin Temple · Kyoto

CultureOct 26

Tuesday, Oct 27

2

YURIN LIVE Vol. 4 (Guest: Kobukuro)

Osaka-Jo Hall · Osaka

MusicOct 27

Another Experience of Beauty: Satoyama and Old Folk House Mini Tour

MIHO MUSEUM · Koka

NatureOct 27

Wednesday, Oct 28

1

YURIN LIVE Vol. 5 (Guest: UVERworld)

Osaka-Jo Hall · Osaka

MusicOct 28

Thursday, Oct 29

3

Volunteer-Guided Gallery Tour (Egypt)

MIHO MUSEUM · Koka

ExhibitionOct 29

Volunteer-Guided Gallery Tour (South Asia)

MIHO MUSEUM · Koka

ExhibitionOct 29

Founder's Annual Memorial Eve

Tenryuji Temple · Kyoto

CultureOct 29

Friday, Oct 30

5

Himeji Castle Leather Festival 2026 (Otemae Park)

Himeji Castle · Himeji

FestivalOct 30 – Nov 3

The 17th Himeji Sweets Festival (Otemae Park)

Himeji Castle · Himeji

FestivalOct 30 – Nov 3

The 39th Himeji National Pottery Fair

Himeji Castle · Himeji

CultureOct 30 – Nov 3

Hashikui-iwa Rocks Illumination

Hashikui-iwa Rocks · Kushimoto

IlluminationOct 30 – Nov 1

Founder's Annual Memorial Half-Day Service

Tenryuji Temple · Kyoto

CultureOct 30

Saturday, Oct 31

14

Odorunya: 22nd Kishu Yosakoi Festival

Wakayama Castle · Wakayama

FestivalOct 31 – Nov 1

46th Itami Fireworks Festival

猪名川　神津大橋周辺河川敷 · Itami

FireworksOct 31

10th Anniversary Kobe Bread Festival

Kobe Harborland · Kobe

FestivalOct 31

Dahlia Float

Hyogo Prefectural Flower Center · Kasai

NatureOct 31 – Nov 1

Taiji Whale Museum One-Night-Only Night Museum

太地町立くじらの博物館 · Taiji

ExhibitionOct 31

Livejack 2026 SMASH BEAT SP

Osaka-Jo Hall · Osaka

MusicOct 31
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Takashima Satoyama-Satoko Marché / Marché Connecting with Wood

みなくちファーム周辺 · Takashima

FoodOct 31 – Nov 1

The Hyogo Prefectural Exhibition 2026

Hyogo Museum of Art · Kobe

ExhibitionOct 31
See all 14 in the list

Sunday, Nov 1

16

Miyakohime Children's Festival

御坊総合運動公園 · Gobo

FestivalNov 1

Shimizu Furusato Festival

有田川町役場清水行政局 駐車場 · Aridagawa

FestivalNov 1

The 21st Kofun Festival (Mino no Sato Community Center)

Himeji Castle · Himeji

FestivalNov 1

Kamo Shrine Mounted Martial Arts Festival

Omi Hachiman · Omihachiman

FestivalNov 1

Autumn Robe Changing Ceremony

Kifune Shrine · Kyoto

FestivalNov 1

Sawakami Opera in Nachikatsuura: From Kumano

那智勝浦体育文化会館 · Nachikatsuura

MusicNov 1
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Taijiura Whale Festival

太地漁港ふれあい広場 · Taiji

FestivalNov 1

Yakiimo Fes Osaka 2026 (Roasted Sweet Potato Festival) at Osaka Castle Park

Osaka Castle · Osaka

FoodNov 1 – Nov 8
See all 16 in the list

Monday, Nov 2

2

A Relaxing Holiday at Silk Onsen in the Hidden Reaches of Tajima

ホテルシルク温泉やまびこ 出石城下町 · Toyooka

CultureNov 2

Founder Memorial (Doji Risshi) / Daian-ji Temple

Nara Park · Nara

CultureNov 2

Tuesday, Nov 3

17

Nagano Hachiman Shrine Annual Festival (Sumiyoshi Dance)

長野八幡神社 · Tanabe

FestivalNov 3

Haya Hachiman Shrine Autumn Festival

芳養八幡神社 · Tanabe

FestivalNov 3

Kumano Kodo Picture Scroll Procession

高原霧の里休憩所付近 · Tanabe

FestivalNov 3

41st Wakaura Fishing Port Morning Market: Whitebait Festival

和歌浦漁港 おっとっと広場 · Wakayama

FoodNov 3

Meiji Day Festival

Yasaka Shrine · Kyoto

FestivalNov 3

+NUKUMORI Marché

Kobe Harborland · Kobe

FoodNov 3
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65th Ujisato Festival

Matsusaka Castle Ruins · Matsusaka

FestivalNov 3

Himeji de Volunteer 2026 "Himebora Market" (JR Himeji Station)

Himeji Castle · Himeji

CultureNov 3
See all 17 in the list

Thursday, Nov 5

3

Yamatohime-no-miya Autumn Grand Festival

Ise Grand Shrine · Ise

FestivalNov 5

Daruma Memorial (Daruma-ki)

Kenninji Temple · Kyoto

CultureNov 5

Juya-e Traditional Ceremony (Kanezane Memorial)

Chionin Temple · Kyoto

CultureNov 5 – Nov 6

Friday, Nov 6

1

"Obungu to Issho" Collaboration Amulets – Limited Distribution (until the 29th)

Ninnaji Temple · Kyoto

CultureNov 6

Saturday, Nov 7

15

The 2nd Himeji Festival

Himeji Castle · Himeji

FestivalNov 7

Gochinza Enshrinement Anniversary Festival

Omi Jingu Shrine · Otsu

FestivalNov 7

Ohitaki Fire Festival & Ohiniku Koin Grand Festival

Kifune Shrine · Kyoto

FestivalNov 7

changing festival

Heian Shrine · Kyoto

FestivalNov 7

Onzosai (Sacred Garment Festival - Ritto Day)

Yasaka Shrine · Kyoto

FestivalNov 7

Autumn Nights in Nara 2026: Kasuga Taisha Shrine National Treasure Main Sanctuary Special Night Visit & Mantoro Lantern Lighting

Kasuga-taisha · Nara

IlluminationNov 7
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Arashiyama Momiji Festival

Togetsukyo Bridge · Kyoto

FestivalNov 7 – Nov 8

KOBE UMIAKARI x Harbor Concert - Opening Concert (Nov 7)

Kobe Harborland · Kobe

MusicNov 7
See all 15 in the list

Sunday, Nov 8

11

Awajishima Festival Fireworks Viewing Cruise (Sun, Nov 8)

集合場所：淡路島・津名港ターミナル内 津名港出航：遊覧船「日本丸」に乗船 · Awaji

FireworksNov 8

Ikuno Silver Mine Tunnel-Aged Sake "Gaku" Bus Tour of Harima Fermentation Culture

老松ダイニング（宍粟市）・史跡 生野銀山（朝来市） ／ 集合場所：姫路駅南貸切バス乗降場 · Asago

FoodNov 8

Blade Deity Shrine Festival

Yasaka Shrine · Kyoto

FestivalNov 8

The Tengu’s Feast

Arashiyama · Kyoto

FestivalNov 8

Look and Draw: Discovery Notes

MIHO MUSEUM · Koka

ExhibitionNov 8

Art Exploration Tour

MIHO MUSEUM · Koka

ExhibitionNov 8
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The Story of Hyakusaiji Temple: Buddhist Statues, Paintings and Crafts

MIHO MUSEUM · Koka

ExhibitionNov 8

Fischer's Stage Event, Sunday November 8

Nagashima Spa Land · Kuwana

PerformanceNov 8
See all 11 in the list

Monday, Nov 9

1

Kacho-ryu Ikebana Class

Chionin Temple · Kyoto

CultureNov 9

Tuesday, Nov 10

1

Otetsugi Culture Lecture: Honen Shonin, Chion-in and Women's Rebirth (1)

Chionin Temple · Kyoto

CultureNov 10

Friday, Nov 13

4

20th Tanabe-Benkei Film Festival

和歌山県立情報交流センターBig・U · Tanabe

CultureNov 13 – Nov 15

Jion-e (Buddhist Gratitude Ceremony)

Kiyomizudera · Kyoto

MusicNov 13

Hotsuganmon Sutra Copying Session

Chionin Temple · Kyoto

CultureNov 13

Jion-e Memorial Ceremony / Yakushi-ji Temple

Nara Park · Nara

CultureNov 13

Saturday, Nov 14

12

Grand Harvest Festival in Kudoyama

道の駅「柿の郷くどやま」芝生広場 · Kudoyama

FestivalNov 14 – Nov 15

Azuchi Nobunaga Festival 2026

Omi Hachiman · Omihachiman

FestivalNov 14

Chanbara Battle in Omihachiman: Nobunaga vs. Hideyoshi (Azuchi Nobunaga Festival)

Omi Hachiman · Omihachiman

FestivalNov 14

Autumn Japanese Tea Gathering at MONZEN Himeji: Sencha, Japanese Black Tea and Oolong

MONZEN Himeji Local Gateway 2階ギャラリーフロア · Himeji

FoodNov 14

Sweets Marché at Biwahaku Fest

Karasuma Peninsula · Kusatsu (Shiga)

FoodNov 14 – Nov 15

Biwahaku Fes 2026 (Lake Biwa Museum)

Karasuma Peninsula · Kusatsu (Shiga)

FoodNov 14 – Nov 15
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Taiga Drama "Toyotomi Brothers!" Talk Live in Omihachiman

Omi Hachiman · Omihachiman

CultureNov 14

Grand Finale: 20th Itami One-Day Walking Event

①有岡城跡史跡公園（スタート）→②猪名野神社→③伊丹緑地→④緑ケ丘公園→⑤伊丹廃寺跡→⑥瑞ケ池公園→⑦昆陽池公園→⑧瑞ケ池公園→⑨緑ケ丘公園→⑩有岡城跡史跡公園 · Itami

SportsNov 14
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Sunday, Nov 15

8

Niiname-sai Harvest Thanksgiving Festival

Ise Grand Shrine · Ise

FestivalNov 15

Jabara Village Harvest Festival

おくとろ公園 · Kitayama

FoodNov 15

Shichi-Go-San Festival

Heian Shrine · Kyoto

FestivalNov 15

Shichi-Go-San Thanksgiving Festival

Osaka Tenmangu Shrine · Osaka

FestivalNov 15

Bigozen Shrine Festival

Yasaka Shrine · Kyoto

FestivalNov 15

Katazome Stencil Dyeing: Make Your Own Bag

MIHO MUSEUM · Koka

CultureNov 15
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Kamen Rider Mais Special Show

Hirakata Park · Hirakata

PerformanceNov 15

Meiji Trip: Nagahama Stroll

慶雲館 · Nagahama

CultureNov 15

Running all period

106 exhibitions, illuminations and more

Cosmos & Kochia Festa 2026

Expo 70 Commemorative Park · Suita

Festivaluntil Oct 30

Jogonin International Art Festival 2026

Omi Hachiman · Omihachiman

Festivaluntil Nov 22

Hiei Maple Festival

Enryakuji Temple · Otsu

Festivaluntil Nov 23

Osaka Castle Projection Mapping "SINFONIA" - Japan-Italy 160th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations

Osaka Castle · Osaka

Illuminationuntil Oct 25

Autumn in Rakusai, Kyoto: Sagano Romantic Train and Ninnaji Autumn Leaves Light-up

Ninnaji Temple · Kyoto

Illuminationuntil Dec 13

Autumn Foliage and Sea of Clouds Illumination

Ninnaji Temple · Kyoto

Illuminationuntil Dec 13

Chrysanthemum Exhibition with Japanese Umbrellas 2026

杉村公園芝生広場 · Hashimoto

Exhibitionuntil Nov 15

70th Wakayama Castle Park Chrysanthemum Show

Wakayama Castle · Wakayama

Exhibitionuntil Nov 23

Autumn Begonia Show (Himeji Tegarayama Botanical Garden)

Himeji Castle · Himeji

Exhibitionuntil Nov 8

Kyoto YOKAI Festival 2026

Arashiyama · Kyoto

Festivaluntil Nov 29

Autumn Rose Festa

Expo 70 Commemorative Park · Suita

Natureuntil Nov 23

Himeji Castle Night Event

Himeji Castle · Himeji

Illuminationuntil Dec 15

Osaka Castle Forest BBQ 2026 Autumn

Osaka Castle · Osaka

Fooduntil Nov 8

Halloween Fiesta

Shima Spain Village · Shima

Festivaluntil Nov 2

Midosuji Illumination 2026

Dotonbori · Osaka

Illuminationuntil Dec 31

Kyorinbo Autumn Leaves Light-up 2026

Kyorinbo Temple · Omihachiman

Illuminationuntil Dec 6

Special Illumination and Nighttime Viewing of the Main Hall, Lecture Hall, and Three-Dimensional Mandala

Arashiyama · Kyoto

Illuminationuntil Dec 13

Kurodani Konkai Komyo-ji Temple’s Special Autumn Opening

Arashiyama · Kyoto

Natureuntil Dec 6

Japanese Garden Volunteer Guide Tours (October 2026)

Expo 70 Commemorative Park · Suita

Natureuntil Oct 25

Dahlia Exhibition

Hyogo Prefectural Flower Center · Kasai

Natureuntil Nov 8

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