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Azumino O-Fune Matsuri (Ship Festival)
The Azuimno O-Fune Matsuri or ‘Ship Festival’ is a raucous and fun local event taking place over two day, from September 26th to 27th each year. Celebrating the founding-legends of Azumino itself, th...Azumino Kamiakari
Held every year in the early cold of winter, the Azumino Kamikari is held at the beautiful Hotaka Shrine. Over two thousand bamboo lanterns light up the shrine and surround precinct, mimicking the sa...Togakushi ‘Dondo-Yaki’ Festival
Dondo-Yaki is an event usually held after the New Year’s Holidays. It is a traditional event commonly seen more in the countryside of Japan, where everyone in the neighborhood gathers to make a big b...The Beeso – Togakushi Drinking Festival
This annual snow event “The Beeso (The べ〜そ)” is held on the 1st Saturday of March at the square in front of the Chusha (mid-shrine) in Togakushi, Nagano City. The word “Beeso” means “be lousy and part...Matsushiro Spring Cherry Blossom Festival
The Matsushiro Spring Cherry Blossom Festival takes place on the second Saturday of April, within the grounds of Matsushiro Castle Park. The majority of the original castle was removed in the late-19...Nagano Marathon
Held in April each year, the Nagano Marathon celebrates the city and region’s role as host of the 1998 Winter Olympic Games with a mission to "fulfill the dreams of future generations while in coexis...Autumn Leaves of Korankei
Approximately two hours from Nagoya using public transport, ‘Koraneki’ or the Koran Valley is regard as one of the reigon’s best locations for viewing autumn leaves., Known as ‘koyo’ in Japanese, enj...Ueda Sanada Festival
Taking place each year on the last Saturday of April, the ‘Ueda Sanada Festival’ celebrates the legendary samurai in spectacular fashion. The festival run through the day – from 09:30 to 16:00 – ...Iiyama Nanohana Flower Festival
Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the surrounding countryside and mountain scenery at Iiyama's Nanohana (canola) Flower Festival.Musical performances of the traditional song "Oborozukiyo"...
