Jul 1-31, 2026
Kyoto
Gion Matsuri
Kyoto · Yasaka Shrine and central Kyoto
Festival rites run throughout July; the Saki Matsuri procession is July 17 and the Ato Matsuri procession is July 24.
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July 2026
Jul 1-15, 2026
Fukuoka
Hakata Gion Yamakasa
Fukuoka · Kushida Shrine and central Hakata
July 1-15; the climactic Oiyama run starts at 4:59 a.m. on July 15.
Jul 24-25, 2026
Osaka
Tenjin Matsuri
Osaka · Osaka Tenmangu and the Okawa River
Yoimiya rites on July 24; main festival, land and boat processions, and dedication fireworks on July 25.
Jul 25, 2026
Tokyo
Sumida River Fireworks Festival
Taito and Sumida · Sumida River, two launch areas near Asakusa
7:00-8:30 p.m.; cancelled if severe weather prevents the event.
August 2026
Aug 1, 2026
Tokyo
Edogawa Fireworks Festival
Edogawa · Edogawa riverbank in front of Shinozaki Park
7:15-8:20 p.m.; cancelled in severe weather.
Aug 2-7, 2026
Aomori
Aomori Nebuta Matsuri
Aomori · Central Aomori parade route
Night parades August 2-6; daytime parade, marine procession, and fireworks on August 7.
Aug 2-3, 2026
Niigata
Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks
Nagaoka · Shinano River riverbank
Fireworks begin at 7:20 p.m. on both August 2 and 3.
Aug 3-6, 2026
Akita
Akita Kanto Matsuri
Akita · Kanto Odori Avenue
Night performances on Kanto Odori from August 3-6; daytime skill competitions are held August 4-6.
Aug 6, 2026
Shiga
Lake Biwa Grand Fireworks Festival
Otsu · Lake Biwa off Otsu Port
7:30-8:30 p.m.; the official page carries the latest access and ticket details.
Aug 6-8, 2026
Miyagi
Sendai Tanabata Matsuri
Sendai · Central Sendai and neighborhood shopping streets
Bamboo decorations fill the central shopping arcades from August 6-8.
Aug 12-15, 2026
Tokushima
Tokushima Awa Odori
Tokushima · Central Tokushima performance areas
Main outdoor dance performances run August 12-15; the special opening stage is August 11.
Aug 29, 2026
Akita
Omagari Fireworks National Competition
Daisen · Omagari Fireworks Park
The 98th National Fireworks Competition is scheduled for Saturday, August 29.