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Upcoming Sep 22 (Tue) – Sep 23 (Wed)

Shrine rituals & tradition 愛知県 Tokugawaen (徳川園) Secondary source

Tsuki o Sukuu Tokugawaen Kangan-kai

Experience a special moment enjoying the beautiful moon at the moon-viewing event in Tokugawaen.

Upcoming Sep 27 (Sun) 11:00〜14:20

Shrine rituals & tradition 栃木県 Shiobara Onsen Yuppo no Sato Secondary source

Shiobara Onsen Ancient Hot Spring Festival

A traditional hot spring festival held in Shiobara Onsen.

Upcoming Oct 7 (Wed) – Oct 9 (Fri)

Shrine rituals & tradition 長崎県 Suwa Shrine (諏訪神社) Secondary source

2026 Nagasaki Kunchi

A grand festival with over 380 years of history that colors the autumn in Nagasaki.

Outdoor Kid-friendly

Upcoming Oct 9 (Fri) – Oct 10 (Sat) 18:15〜20:30

Shrine rituals & tradition 岐阜県 Around Sakurayama Hachiman Shrine (桜山八幡宮)

Takayama Autumn Festival (Hachiman Festival)

The Takayama Autumn Festival (Hachiman Festival), recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, will be held as part of the Takayama Festival's float events.

Outdoor Evening

Upcoming Oct 17 (Sat) – Oct 18 (Sun) 18:00〜19:00頃

Shrine rituals & tradition 埼玉県 Kawagoe City Secondary source

Kawagoe Festival

The largest festival in Kawagoe featuring the Hikawa Shrine's annual festival and procession.

Evening