Japan hosts various regional festivals and cultural events in early October 2026

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Various regions across Japan are hosting numerous local festivals and cultural events during the first weekend of October 2026.

In Kyoto, highlights include the Arashiyama Moonlit Path light-up in the bamboo groves and the Re: Kyoto Expo near Higashi Honganji. Matsuyama will see major traditional celebrations, notably the Dogo Autumn Festival featuring eight large portable shrines, and the Mitsu and Katsuoka festivals.

Chiba Prefecture's Ichikawa City will host the Ichikawa Festival and the Hachiman Festival, alongside German-themed events. Tottori features the 27th Tottori 320,000 Koku Castle Festival, which includes a drone show, and activities at Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport. Toyonaka City will hold its 59th Toyonaka Festival at Toyoshima Park, featuring cultural exchanges with Okinawa. Additionally, Mie Prefecture will host the Mee-chan Festival in Tsu, focusing on community engagement and local markets.

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Ichikawa · Kyoto · Matsuyama · Matsuyama City · Matsuyama Dogo Autumn Festival · Tottori · Toyonaka · Toyonaka City · Tsū City

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The 27th Tottori 320,000 Koku Castle Festival will include a drone show featuring approximately 500 drones. tottorizumu.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport Festa 2026 will include tours of restricted airport areas. tottorizumu.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ichikawa Germany Day 2026 will be held at Nikke Colton Plaza. ichi-24.jp
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Yawata Festival and Jomyoten Festival are occurring on the same weekend, a once-in-three-years occurrence. ichi-24.jp
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Arashiyama Tsukito event has an extended duration compared to the 2025 edition. blog.kanko.jp
[○ 1 SOURCE] Arashiyama Tsukito 2026 will feature a light-up event in the Bamboo Forest Path. blog.kanko.jp