In Japan, the Autumn season starts from September to November when many events or festivals across Japan celebrate nature, culture, and traditions related to autumn. In this article, you can read about the various big festivals during autumn all over Japan.
Apart from the spring season when many tourists visit Japan, the autumn season is also one of the best times to visit because of the nice weather and the most iconic colorful falling leaves. There are many famous autumn festivals held in different parts of Japan, one of these is called “Tsukimi” or Moon Viewing Festival reminiscent of the moon looking at the beautiful moon in the sky.
The Autumn Festival in Japan is a colorful celebration of nature and culture. Where you can see Many lantern displays and parades including huge floats, with people wearing traditional costumes. And will also not lose the traditional food and cultural performances that added to the beauty of the festival.
Here I will share some major autumn festival celebrations all over Japan. And if you are planning to visit Japan I hope this article helps you find an interesting event for you.
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1. Tamagawa Fireworks Festival
Tamagawa Fireworks Festival is Tokyo’s biggest fireworks display on the Tama River. And one of the most popular autumn events in Tokyo. You will experience a traditional festival with many food stalls and other activities here.
Genre: Fireworks Festival
Location: Futakotamagawa Area (Tokyo)
Dates: October 21, 2023
Website: https://www.tamagawa-hanabi.com/
2. Kichijoji Autumn Festival
Kichijoji Autumn Festival is an annual autumn festival held in the area in early September to celebrate and welcome the autumn season. Where people perform traditional shows and parades, there are also food stalls around the area and various activities to enjoy.
Genre: Festival
Location: Musashino Hachimangu Shrine (Tokyo)
Dates: Early September
Website: https://musashino-kanko.com/en/enjoy/event/#anc09
3. Meguro Sanma Matsuri
The Meguro Sanma Festival is the annual festival or celebration held in Meguro Tokyo. It is one of the most popular festivals in the area which is the celebration of a type of fish called “Sanma” (Pacific saury) in Japan. Here you can experience the free Sanma fish offered for the visitor. There are also shows and other activities to enjoy.
Genre: Festival
Location: Meguro (Tokyo)
Dates: October 8, 2023
Website: https://www.city.meguro.tokyo.jp/kusei/gaiyou/sanma/index.html
4. Nezu Sendagi Shitamachi Matsuri
The Nezu Sendagi festival is a traditional autumn festival held in Nezu and Sendagi two neighborhoods in Bunkyo Ward in Tokyo. Here the people celebrate autumn with traditional Japanese performances, dances, and music with food stalls around the area.
Genre: Festival
Location: Nezu Jinja Shrine (Tokyo)
Dates: October 14 and 15, 2023
Website: https://nedujinja.or.jp/
5. Tori-no-Ichi Festival
The Tori-no-ichi Festival is the annual traditional festival held in Asakusa, Otori Shrine to celebrate and give thanks for the good harvest and success in business. Here you will see many people offering and holding a lucky charm called “Kumade” in Japanese which is the main activity of the festival.
Genre: Festival
Location: Otori Shrine (Asakusa, Tokyo)
Dates: November 11, 2023
Website: https://otorisama.or.jp/english.html