Ukai Cormorant Fishing in Arashiyama
Ukai is a traditional fishing method in which trained cormorants (large diving birds) are used to catch fish such as sweet fish (Ayu).This type of…
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Ofusa Kannon Wind Chime Festival
Over 2,500 wind chimes, one of the features of Japanese summer are hung throughout Ofusa Kannon temple's grounds in Nara to make you forget summer heat.
Kishiwada Danjiri Festival ”だんじり”
The highlight of the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival has to be the elaborate floats that are pulled through the narrow streets of Kishiwada at high-speeds.
Iwashimizusai festival
Iwashimizu Hachimangu shrine in Yawata city of Kyoto, situated on a quiet hillside hosts one of the three religious festivals in Japan.
Moon Viewing Festival “Kangetsu-no-Yube”
At Daikaku-ji Temple, you can enjoy moon-viewing from a floated boat on the Osawa-no-ike Pond on the night of the full moon nearest the Autumn Equinox.
Suito Kurawanka Fireworks Festival
Hirakata has held a large fireworks festival since 1956. Suito Kurawanka Fireworks will launch as many fireworks as the number of children born in the area.