Many great events will take place in July because it is the beginning of summer in Japan. And in this article, I will share with you the best events that will take place in Japan in July 2023 containing relevant information.
July 2023 in Japan, is unique and significant, we all know that in recent years many events have not been held due to the pandemic. And finally, after 3 years the traditional summer events will take place again. Many tourists and local people in Japan are excited, after a long wait we will once again experience the fun and exciting summer events that will take place this year.
Extensive events are held in various parts of Japan such as Fireworks or “Hanabi Taikai” in Japanese, one of the biggest and most traditional events during summer in Japan. And many such cultural events, festivals, concerts, sports events, and art exhibitions are just some of the events to look forward to in different parts of Japan.
If you are still planning on what to do this July 2023, here are some events happening in Japan related to summer events and provide some information to guide you.
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1. Fireworks Festivals
Many fireworks festivals are held in the month of July as a traditional summer celebration in Japan. Here are some fireworks events in some parts of Japan in July.
Genre: Ise Shrine Dedication Fireworks Festival
Location: Mie Prefecture
Dates: July 15, 2023
Website: https://www.city.ise.mie.jp/hanabi/
Genre: Makomanai Fireworks Festival
Location: Hokkaido
Dates: July 8, 2023
Website:
https://www.makomanai-hanabi.com/
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2. Sumo Grand Tournament in Nagoya (Aichi)
The grand sumo tournament has recently been held in several parts of Japan and this July 2023 it will be held in Nagoya at the Dolphins Arena (Aichi Prefecture Gymnasium).
Genre: Sumo Tournament
Location: Dolphins Arena
Dates: July 9 to 23, 2023
Website: https://www.sumo.or.jp/En/
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3. Kyoto Gion Festival (Kyoto)
The Gion Festival is one of Japan’s most famous festivals held at Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto every July. The festival holds processions and ceremonies as part of the ritual to appease the Gods during an epidemic outbreak.
Genre: Festival
Location: Yasaka Jinja Shrine
Dates: Months of July
Website: https://www.yasaka-jinja.or.jp/en/gion_fes/
4. Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival (Kanagawa)
The Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabat Festival is one of the largest and most famous Tanabata festivals in Japan. Held every July that symbolizes the arrival of summer and according to history in ancient times, it is also a festival that celebrates an annual meeting of two divine lovers. There are colorful and large tanabata decorations hanging around the station of Hiratsuka and illumination at night lightning. A variety of food stalls to taste and enjoy the festival even more.
Genre: Festival
Location: Hiratsuka
Dates: July 7 to 9, 2023
Website:
http://www.tanabata-hiratsuka.com/
5. Tenjin Festival (Osaka)
The Tenjin Festival in Osaka is one of the three famous festivals in Japan held every July it is a celebration to give honor its principal deity Sugawara Michinzane. The festival holds a land parade and river procession with fireworks. Many people attend the festival to witness and experience the famous festival in Japan as part of the summer celebration with colorful fireworks and a variety of Japanese traditional foods.
Genre: Festival
Location: Osaka Tenmangu
Dates: July 24 and 25, 2023
Website: https://osakatemmangu.or.jp/