Japan regional events and festivals scheduled for November 2026

Various regional events and festivals are scheduled across Japan for November 2026.

In Tottori, the Tottori Flower Park will host the Flower Illumination 2026 from November 14, featuring a theme of “WA” (harmony, circle, and ring) with bamboo lights and projection mapping. Other Tottori weekend activities include the Fiesta de Espana at the Sand Museum, the Local Food Fight gourmet event, and the Inaba Agricultural Products Festa.

Kyoto will feature several free events, including the Arashiyama Moonlit Path light-up, the Matsuri Crossing Kyoto x Brasil festival, and the traditional Hitaki-sai ceremony at Fushimi Inari Taisha on November 8.

In Okayama, the Okayama Marathon 2026 will take place on November 8, causing significant traffic restrictions, road closures, and impacts on public transportation including trams and buses.

Other notable local events include the Ichihara Craft 2026 in Chiba, the Nobunaga Kobo Autumn Leaves Festival in Shizuoka, and the Yodogawa Children’s Place Festival in Osaka.