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🍁 Quiet autumn spots in Japan 🤫 

Autumn in Japan can be super crowded in certain spots, especially in Kyoto. But not to worry, there are plenty of amazing alternative places you can go to! No lined, still filled with cultural spots and lots of beautiful foliage. 

Over the past 5 years of living in Japan, I’ve discovered many wonderful hidden spots and I’ve compiled it all for you in one guide so you can start planning your trip! 

✏️ Comment AUTUMN GUIDE to get the exclusive 33% discount link! 

This 180+ page itinerary style guide includes 14 prefectures and 9 unique autumn in Japan itineraries that range from day trips to 5-day trips. 

This guide includes:
✔️ 130+ locations across Japan (Autumn foliage locations and cultural experiences)

✔️ 9 itineraries that are public transport friendly and easy to follow

✔️Quiet spots in Kyoto and Tokyo that have low crowds 

✔️ Guide on where to look for the accurate forecast 

🌙 List of autumn light up events, times, prices, and reservation details

✔️ Hotel recommendations (Budget & luxury)

✔️ More resources on how to search for more spots 

#autumninjapan #japanautumn #hiddenjapan #japanitinerary #japanguide #japan2025 #momiji #紅葉スポット 2025-10-10 04:34:28 .. 505 -48% 50 -7%
🍁 2025 Autumn festival dates in Japan 🌙 

One of the most beautiful ways to view autumn leaves in Japan is to see it at night! There are so many light up events throughout Japan and their dates are being confirmed as you read this post. 

I’ve compiled 3 pages of key autumn light up dates throughout Japan so you can start planning your trip accordingly! 

✏️ Comment AUTUMN GUIDE to get the exclusive 33% discount link! 

This 180+ page itinerary style guide includes 14 prefectures and 9 unique autumn in Japan itineraries that range from day trips to 5-day trips. 

This guide includes:
✔️ 130+ locations across Japan (Autumn foliage locations and cultural experiences)

✔️ 9 itineraries that are public transport friendly and easy to follow

✔️Quiet spots in Kyoto and Tokyo that have low crowds 

✔️ Guide on where to look for the accurate forecast 

🌙 List of autumn light up events, times, prices, and reservation details

✔️ Hotel recommendations (Budget & luxury)

✔️ More resources on how to search for more spots 

#autumninjapan #japanautumn #hiddenjapan #japanitinerary #japanguide #japan2025 #momiji #紅葉スポット 2025-10-10 04:32:18 .. 3,250 +238% 607 +1,027%
🍁 Quiet autumn spots in Japan 🤫 

Autumn in Japan can be super crowded in certain spots, especially in Kyoto. But not to worry, there are plenty of amazing alternative places you can go to! No lined, still filled with cultural spots and lots of beautiful foliage. 

Over the past 5 years of living in Japan, I’ve discovered many wonderful hidden spots and I’ve compiled it all for you in one guide so you can start planning your trip! 

✏️ Comment AUTUMN GUIDE to get the exclusive 33% discount link! 

This 180+ page itinerary style guide includes 14 prefectures and 9 unique autumn in Japan itineraries that range from day trips to 5-day trips. 

This guide includes:
✔️ 130+ locations across Japan (Autumn foliage locations and cultural experiences)

✔️ 9 itineraries that are public transport friendly and easy to follow

✔️Quiet spots in Kyoto and Tokyo that have low crowds 

✔️ Guide on where to look for the accurate forecast 

🌙 List of autumn light up events, times, prices, and reservation details

✔️ Hotel recommendations (Budget & luxury)

✔️ More resources on how to search for more spots 

#autumninjapan #japanautumn #hiddenjapan #japanitinerary #japanguide #japan2025 #momiji #紅葉スポット 2025-10-09 21:41:39 .. 46 -95% 1 -98%
💮 October = florals + bunny 🌸🐰

I’m so happy to see that the floral theme is still strong in October! We’ve still got some time to go before moving into autumn leaves. 

🌸 Cosmos flowers are also known as “Autumn Cherry blossoms” in Japan 秋桜/Akizakura

💜 The purple flower is called 桔梗 (Kikyō) and often seen as family crests and patterns worked into traditional art. In English it’s Balloon flower. 

🐰 The rabbit theme is a celebration of Tsukimi 月見, also known as mid autumn festival 🎑 

Here are the locations mentioned:

➀ Kobinata Shrine #小日向神社 kobinatajinjya 
➁ Ichijoji #一乗寺 yanaka_kado_ichi 
➂ Yushima Tenmangu #湯島天満宮 yushimatenmangu 
➃ Numabukuro Hikawa Shrine #沼袋氷川神社 numabukuro_hikawa_jinja 
➄ Hourinji #法輪寺 hourinji 
➅ Kaneji #寛永寺 kaneiji_tokyo_ueno 
➆ Ueno Toshogu #上野東照宮 uenotoshogu 
➇ Kashiwa Shrine #柏神社 kashiwajinja 

Which one is your favorite? ☺️

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#goshhin #limitedgoshuin #御朱印 #限定御朱印 #コスモスの花 #コスモス御朱印 2025-10-06 19:08:20 .. 647 -33% 17 -68%
🍃 Self portraits at Tokyo’s best museum 👘 

Even after 5 years of self portraits, there’s still much to learn. I tried to play more with light and focusing on different details this time. It’s really hard to get the focus right when working without a Bluetooth clicker, but I’m super proud of the results.

After becoming a mom, our photo albums are filled with photos of our children. I know so many moms who are so sad there aren’t many good photos of themselves 🥺 Taking things into my own hands and learning how to take photos on my own has been so liberating. It’s a kind of self expression that carries strength and independence through motherhood ☺️ I hope I can continue to improve my photography 🌿 and moms, if you ever bump into me while I’m out and about taking photos, please don’t be shy about asking for a few portraits, I would be more than happy to do that for you 💕

📸 October 2, 2025

📍 Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum 

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#edotokyomuseum #edotokyoopenairarchitecturalmuseum #tokyoautumn #江戸東京たてもの園 2025-10-05 19:31:07 .. 590 -39% 27 -50%
🌸 Cosmos field blooming 🫧 

Cosmos flowers generally peak around mid to late October in Tokyo. But there are some fields that already have a good amount of them in bloom, including this one in Koganej Park! 

Not only is this a free park, it’s equipped with a lot of visitor services such as 

☕️ Cafes & shops with park toys (frisbees/balls etc)
🚲 Cycling center for bike rental 
🐕 Dog run for dogs to roam freely off-leash 
🛝 Multiple large playgrounds for kids 

They also have a Cosmos festival on 📆10/25 Sat 10:00~15:00 where you can pick Cosmos flowers and workshops will be held 

📍The Cosmos flowers are at the Azalea Plaza near the North Entrance 

🛖 Also consider going to the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum which is also located in the park to check out past buildings 

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#koganei #koganeipark #cosmosflower #cosmosflowers #tokyopark #小金井公園 #コスモス畑 2025-10-03 18:26:47 .. 325 -66% 14 -74%
🍃 Rediscovering Tokyo’s best museum🍁

This spot in west Tokyo is my favorite place to go to when I want to have a walk in nature but still be surrounded by lots of interesting things to photograph. I’ve been so many times throughout the years, but I still discover new things with each visit. 

I was really craving the food at their cafe so I went today and also decided to reshoot some photos I took from last autumn! 

📸 October 2, 2025 vs December 3, 2024

We’ll have to wait 2 more months for Autumn to arrive in Tokyo 🍂 can’t wait! 

📍 Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum 

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#edotokyomuseum #edotokyoopenairarchitecturalmuseum #tokyoautumn #江戸東京たてもの園 2025-10-02 18:50:57 .. 650 -32% 32 -41%
🥀 Spider Lily Season 🪭

For just a week or so in the end of September, these mystical looking flowers bloom across Japan. They are commonly found near grave sites as they’re associated with death. For more practical reasons, they are found nearby rivers that surround rice fields as their poison wards off pests. 

If you are looking to see these flowers near Tokyo, here are a few spots where you can enjoy them: 

🥀 Murakami Green Space Park (Chiba, pics 1-3): lesser known spot with many flowers, including white ones #村上緑地公園 

🥀 Kinchakuda (Saitama, pic 4-5): with 5 million flowers, this is one of the most iconic spots in Japan, photos taken by joshtaylorjp #巾着田 

🥀 Saihoji Temple (Yokohama, pic 6-7): they are known for their variety of spider lilies that come in red, white, pink and yellow #西方寺 

🥀 Shinookahachimandai Shrine (Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama, pic 8-9) this is an abandoned shrine that features a red torii gate and a field of spider lilies #篠岡八幡大神社 

🥀 Koishikawa Korakuen (Tokyo, pic 10) this Japanese garden in central Tokyo has some spider lilies sprinkled along their small stream that runs through the garden #小石川後楽園 

Which one do you think you want to visit the most? 

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#spiderlilies #higanbana #彼岸花 #曼珠沙華 #彼岸花祭り #japaninseptember #tokyoguide #tokyogarden #kinchakuda 2025-09-25 20:17:33 .. 1,242 +29% 22 -59%
❌ Going to Kyoto for autumn leaves and temples 
✅ Casually shaking hands with a Yokai in Kyoto 

Check my other recent reel for location details 👀 

#yokai #kyoto 2025-09-20 17:54:56 ❌ Going to Kyoto f.. 636 -34% 22 -59%
Yokai event details ⤵️

Kaikai YOKAI Festival 2025 (怪々YOKAI祭 2025) 

toeieigamura 
toeikyotostudiopark

【When is the event】
↠ 📆 Dates: 9/13~11/30
↠ Parades are on Saturday, Sunday and Japanese holidays 
↠ September times: ① 2:30 PM, ② 7:00 PM
↠ October/November times: ① 2:30 PM, ② 6:00 PM
** There are exception dates that have different times than listed above, please check the official website 

【Special menu】
🍦Dinosaur x Yokai Collaboration Matcha Parfait 
🍹Thick and thick mixed drink 
🍨 Yuki-onna shaved ice
🍋 Kappa’s Rest Drink
🍞Yagyo Doji’s Braised Pork Bun
🍜 Yagyo Doji Ramen

【Other experiences】
🥷 3D Maze The Ninja Fort
🥷 Ninja Mystery House
🥷 Ninja Shrunken Dojo
These were our top 3 favorite! 

You can easily spend a whole day there with the family to enjoy all of these fun activities.

📍Toei Kyoto Studio Park
10 Uzumasa-Higashihachioka-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto

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“About The Project “Japan Cultural Expo 2.0” The Japan Cultural Expo 2.0 serves as an information hub for foreign visitors to experience “The Beauty and The Spirit of Japan”. Find information on the project at https://japanculturalexpo.bunka.go.jp/en”

#PR #怪々YOKAI祭 #怪々YOKAI祭2025 #kaikaiyokaifestival #toeikyotostudiopark #kyotovillage #東映太秦映画村 #太秦映画村 #妖怪 #yokai 2025-09-20 17:32:49 .. 1,678 +74% 40 -26%
👺Noto’s Okuma Kabuto Matsuri 🟥

This legendary Matsuri features a 20 meter tall crimson flag that takes 30-40 people to raise up. It is an autumn festival held on 📆 September 20th each year to wish for bountiful harvest.

Despite the devastating earthquake in 2024, the spirit of the people of Noto is not broken, and they continue to hold this festival with pride. 

The main festival will be held in the afternoon of September 20th.

⛩️ Kumakabuto arakashihiko Shrine

📮Ho-68-1-1 Miyamae, Nakashimamachi, Nanao, Ishikawa.

🔍 Google maps search code: 4RJM+5R Nanao, Ishikawa

🚅 Access: 52 mins express train from Kanazawa to Nanao or ✈️ 58 min flight Tokyo Haneda airport to Noto airport 

🌐 More details here: https://okumakabuto-matsuri.com/details/

I’ll be covering the festival on September 20th this year, see you there! 

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#PR #Noto #okumakabuto #okumakabutofestival #nanao #ishikawa #matsuri #japanfestival #能登 #石川県 #能登祭り #お熊甲祭り #七尾市 2025-09-19 13:34:36 .. 154 -84% 5 -91%
Kyoto temple crafting experience ⤵️

We absolutely loved this omamori (amulet) making experience. Here’s why we loved it:

↠ Customizable wish, instead of generic categories like “good luck” or “health”

↠ Simple to complete: it involves writing and folding, and doesn’t take too long 

↠ It’s something truly unique and meaningful to you and you only. 

🔤 English instructions are available, and foreigners are welcome! You don’t have to write your wish in Japanese 

💴 It’s ¥3,000 per omamori 
9:00~16:30 (Last entry for the experience is 16:00) 

📍 Ryosokuin 

Please comment “Temple map” if you need the exact google maps link, so I can send it over to you in DM! The temple is a pretty small spot, and it might be hard to find.

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#ryosokuin #kyototemple #kyotocraft #japancraft #kyotoexperience #両足院 #京都手作り #お守り #お守り作り #京都体験 2025-09-16 22:24:33 .. 550 -43% 35 -35%
🐇 Kyoto Shōrinji 🌾

The first time I visited this spot was in 2021 November. It’s a small temple with stunning maple leaves and beautiful wagasa decorations. 

Back in 2021 they had a simple cut-out goshuin in red and yellow. But fast forward to 2025 they have so many goshuin designs as well as a variety of lace omamori to choose from! 

🌻 The sunflower goshuin is especially pretty since the clear plastic is like stained glass, with various colors all over it 

If you’re looking for a nice quiet temple to visit in Kyoto, no matter the season, this is the spot 😌

🚃 Few minutes walk from Tofukuji Station (1 stop from Kyoto station) 

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#kyototemple #shorinji #goshuin #kyotogoshuin #limitedgoshuin #勝林寺 #京都御朱印 #御朱印 #限定御朱印 2025-09-16 17:47:00 .. 855 -11% 10 -81%
👺Noto’s Okuma Kabuto Matsuri 🟥

This legendary Matsuri features a 20 meter tall crimson flag that takes 30-40 people to raise up. It is an autumn festival held on 📆 September 20th each year to wish for bountiful harvest.

Despite the devastating earthquake in 2024, the spirit of the people of Noto is not broken, and they continue to hold this festival with pride. 

The main festival will be held in the afternoon of September 20th.

⛩️ Kumakabutoarakashihiko Shrine

📮Ho-68-1-1 Miyamae, Nakashimamachi, Nanao, Ishikawa.

🔍 Google maps search code: 4RJM+5R Nanao, Ishikawa

🚅 Access: 52 mins express train from Kanazawa to Nanao or ✈️ 58 min flight Tokyo Haneda airport to Noto airport 

🌐 More details here: https://okumakabuto-matsuri.com/details/

I’ll be covering the festival on September 20th this year, see you there! 

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#PR #Noto #okumakabuto #okumakabutofestival #nanao #ishikawa #matsuri #japanfestival #能登 #石川県 #能登祭り #お熊甲祭り #七尾市 2025-09-11 16:48:35 .. 614 -36% 17 -68%
🍁 More details ⤵️

Most tourists who visit Japan in autumn choose the second half of November, and that is also when it is the most crowded. But did you know you can still enjoy autumn foliage in October? On top of that, there are still festivals happening. 

Here’s a schedule and the location of how to find these spots from the reel and more!

🥀 Spider lily locations:
Kinchakuda (Saitama)
Saihoji Temple (Kanagawa)
Murakami Green Space Park (Chiba)
*Best time to go is first week of Oct

🏮 Oeshiki festival:
Oct 12: Ikegami Homonji Temple (Ota, Tokyo)
Oct 13: Myohoji (Suginami, Tokyo)
Oct 17 & 18: Zoshigaya Kishimojin (Toshima, Tokyo)

🌼 Ginkgo trees:
Chichibu Muse Park (Saitama)
*Best time to go is last week of Oct 

🍁 Japanese maple:
Hirosaki Castle Park (Aomori)
Kakunodate Samurai district (Akita)
Morioka Castle ruins (Iwate)
Ouchijuku (Fukushima)
Matsumoto Castle (Nagano)
Komoro Castle Kaikoen Park (Nagano) 

Which place do you want to go to?

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#japanautumn #japanguide #japaninoctober 2025-09-09 00:37:26 .. 1,067 +11% 22 -59%
🐰 September Goshuin🍁

As we move into autumn, we are finally starting to see some autumn leaves designs! In September there’s also Tsukimi moon festival (or mid autumn festival in other countries) which involves rabbits. 

September is also the month for Spider lilies and Cosmos flowers. 

Here are this month’s features spots: 

➀ Numabukuro Hikawa Shrine #沼袋氷川神社 
Rabbit cut-out goshuin available from Sep 1 until sold out 

➁ Kantsuji #感通寺 
Various floral designs with their star Shiba Inu goshuin, available until sold out 

➂ Yushima Tenmangu #湯島天満宮 
Autumn leaves cut-out goshuin and Tsukimi design 

➃ Yasukuni Shrine #靖国神社
Embroidered autumn leaf design, available until sold out

➄ Nanasha Shrine #七社神社
Lace Omamori with autumn leaves 🍁 available until sold out 

➅ Onden Shrine #穏田神社 
Tsukimi Design available all of Sep
📆 Sep 6 ~ 7 is their Reitaisai annual festival so game and food stalls are open 

Which design do you want to collect? 

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♨️ All-night onsen near Tokyo Skytree ⤵️

Daikokuyu Oshiage Onsen daikokuyu.onsen was opened in 1949 (Showa 24) and is run as a family business, now in its 3rd generation. 

One of the most unique points about this spot are the hours. They are open ALL NIGHT 🌙 so it’s especially awesome if you are staying near the area and can walk over for a nice soak. 

The prices are also very reasonable:
🎟 Adult: 550 yen (Kids entry fee range from 100~450 yen)
🎟 Add-on sauna costs between 300~400 yen 
🧖🏻‍♀️ Rental towel-set are 130 yen
♨️ Other items you can purchase include toothbrush/toothpaste, skin-care set (130 yen), contact lens solution and more 

🍋 Herbal bath type changes daily, so check their schedule beforehand

📆 Their hours:
Weekdays from 3pm ~ next day 10am
Saturdays from 2pm ~ next day 10am
Sundays from 1pm ~ next day 10am 
💤 Closed on Tuesdays, unless its a public holiday 
** I asked the staff about the most quiet time. It’s generally weekdays sometime after opening till around 6pm. 

♨️ Mens and women baths are separated, and since there’s only 1 large outdoor bath, the days alternate. On odd days men enjoy the outdoor bath side, and on even days women enjoy the outdoor bath side. 

💴 Please bring cash as cards/digital payment aren’t accepted

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‼️Disclaimer: Photos were taken with permission from the business. Please do not take photos inside the bathhouse as that is strictly prohibited.

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#PR #sumida #tokyo #sumidacommunityambassadors #墨田区 #すみだ #墨田区公式外国人アンバサダー #広告 #わたしのすみだ自慢 #これもすみだのシティプロモーション #daikokuyu #onsen #sento #tokyoskytree #押上温泉 #大黒湯 #銭湯 2025-09-02 17:45:36 .. 919 -5% 40 -26%
🏮 Year-round matsuri vibes 🏨

This is my 3rd time staying at hoshinoresorts_aomoriya and all 3 have been different seasons. And I can confidently say I will be back again because of how much fun it is. 

Here are my top reasons why:

➀ Nebuta matsuri all-year: Michinoku Matsuriya is a show that takes place every night in the hotel to experience the festival energy 

➁ Seasonal decorations: lanterns are placed throughout the hotel, especially on the floor for the onsen and souvenir shop

➂ Crafting activities: this varies by season, but I was able to make a Nebuta goldfish lantern this time 

➃ Really yummy snacks: the limited garlic beer garden this summer had some addictive garlic flavored snacks

The other obvious but important things I love about Aomoriya are its Onsen & Sauna facilities, arcade game corner (my son’s favorite), spacious rooms with western beds and tatami floors (my husband’s favorite), apple juice tree that serves apple juice from a faucet, and super cute yukata rental. 

Honestly, I wouldn’t call this place a hotel. It’s a whole experience. 

If you really want to soak in the best hospitality, food, experience, and festival vibes that Aomori has to offer, you have to stay here! 

You can check out https://hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/aomoriya/ for more details 

** The onsen and sauna was filmed with special permission from the hotel staff during cleaning hours while other guests were not present. Please do not take photos or videos otherwise as that is prohibited. 

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🎟 How to book ⤵️

The Aomori Nebuta Festival is the most sought after festival in summer in Japan. Hotels and transport are booked out months in advance, so you’ll want to start planning early. 

📆 Aomori Nebuta Festival dates: Aug 2~7th
(Fireworks on the last day)

🏨 Book no later than May, you can book rooms already 1 year in advance 

🚅 Shinkansen ticketing opens 30 days prior to the travel date, however they get booked out within 10 minutes during festival period, so be online and ready to get your seat. Non-Japan passport holders can use the JR East Tohoku pass 

🚌 Aomori Nebuta Festival Bus Tour with hoshinoresorts_aomoriya is one of the best options for a no-hassle experience. A direct bus takes you from the hotel to the festival parade, and it includes assigned seats as well so you can get a good view. 

You can check out https://hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/aomoriya/ for more details 

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Event dates ⤵️

👘 Akasaka Hikawa Festival (Minato, Tokyo)
↠ Sep 19~21, 2025
↠ Procession this year is on the 21st from 10:30am-12pm & 1pm-4pm
↠ Yatai food stalls from 3pm~9pm
↠ Bon Odori from 6:30pm ~ 9pm

🔗 Procession map here: https://www.akasakahikawa.or.jp/hikawasai-r07/ 

🏮 Sakurashinmachi Nebuta Festival (Setagaya, Tokyo)
↠ Sep 20 (Sat) 1pm ~ 8pm
↠ Location: Right outside Sakurashinmachi station (few stops from Shibuya) 
↠ No parade this year, the Nebuta lanterns will be on display but not pulled through the streets due to crowd safety and staffing reasons 

🔗 Official event announcement can be found on sakurashinmachi.official 

🌊 Ohara Hadaka Matsuri (Isumi City, Chiba)
↠ Sep 23 (Tue) at 2:30pm 
↠ Location: Ohara Beach 大原海水浴場

🔗 Official event announcement from Isumi City https://tinyurl.com/4z2ct6mn 

💫 Bonus: Shibuya Nebuta parade 
Last year I ran into a very small Nebuta procession in Shibuya by chance. The date and times are not published. But last year it was on September 14th (Saturday) around 7:30pm. Maybe we will see it again on the second Saturday again this year, who knows? 

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#akasakahikawashrine #sakurashinmachi #japanfestival #japanmatsuri #tokyofestival #赤坂氷川神社 #桜新町ねぶた祭り #大原はだか祭り 2025-08-24 21:03:30 .. 2,417 +151% 100 +86%
🏮Koenji Awa Odori 🪭

Awa Odori originated in 1586 and is still going strong, with 100,000+ dancers performing annually. 

It originates from Tokushima Prefecture, however there are many big performances in Tokyo as well. 

Here are some key dates (for 2025, each year might vary) 

🏮 Kagurazaka Matsuri (Tokyo) 7/25~7/26
(1,000 dancers) 

🏮Tokushima City 8/12~8/15 
(100,000 Dancers) 

🏮 Koenji Awa Odori (Tokyo) 8/23~8/24
(10,000 dancers) 

🏮Kanto Awa Odori List: https://www.traveltowns.jp/amp/matsuri/awaodori-kanto/ 

This reel was filmed in 2023 in Koenji Awa Odori. I was at the paid seat area, which is ¥10,000 per seat and bought 2 months in advance. 

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🏮 Aomori Nebuta Festival 👺

This festival is one of the most popular festivals to attend in Tohoku region in summer. Many hotels are booked far out in advance, and it’s well worth the effort to make the trek up north.

Another unique thing about this festival is, you can rent the outfit in town and join-in on the parade. It’s an amazing way to both experience and help preserve this festival, and the more the merrier. 

Since the floats are made of paper, on (rare) rainy days, they’re covered in plastic. We were so worried the parade was going to be canceled, but the participants kept dancing, chanting, and pushing these large floats till the very end. 

If you’re booking for this festival, I’d highly recommend booking hotels at least 3 months in advance and also be prepared to reserve your Shinkansen tickets the moment it releases (they sell out in minutes). 

📍Aomori City 

📆 Aug 2~7th each year 

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🏮Aomori Nebuta Matsuri 🪭

This year’s Nebuta Festival was met with heavy rain on the last night time parade. Despite that, 23 large floats was still paraded around the city, with enthusiastic crowds dancing and spectators chanting “Rassera” together. 

The finale with 3 large floats on the ocean accompanied by fireworks for 2 hours was spared by the rain. It’s definitely worth staying for an extra day to see both land and sea versions of this festival 🥹 

While it’s possible to watch without booking seats, it’s better to reserve proper seats as the crowds are pretty big for this bucket list festival. If you’re looking for hotels on these dates, I’d recommend book no later than 3 months in advance. 

📍Aomori City 

📆 Aug 2~7th each year (fireworks on the last day) 

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💮 August Goshuin in Tokyo🗼

Summer themes are still strong this month, with goshuins featuring images of sunflowers, goldfish, and summer festivals. 

Which one is your favorite? 

➀ Onden Shrine onden_jinja 

➁ Kobinata Shrine kobinatajinjya 

➂ Yushima Tenmangu yushimatenmangu 

➃ Shinjuku Hikawa Shrine shinjuku_hikawa 

➄ Sakura Jingu sakura.jingu 

➅ Numabukuro Hikawa Shrine numabukuro_hikawa_jinja 

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🎋 Sendai Tanabata Festival 💫

It’s been a dream to visit this festival for a few years 🥹 I first visited Sendai 3 years ago with my family but we were only able to see the museum. Seeing the whole shotengai covered in decoration for the full matsuri is a totally different experience! 

If you pay close attention, the decorations are prepared by shops in front of them, so you’ll find interesting designs and colors depending on the shop! 

📆 Sendai Tanabata festival dates: Aug 6-8 each year 

The decorations get taken down around 7pm or so on the last day, so if you’re planning to go, arrive earlier in the day! 

📸 Photo tips: try to get there before 9am to avoid crowds as shops aren’t open yet. If it’s crowded, shoot in a down up angle so cut out the crowds in the back! 

Special thanks to arisachw for helping with photos 

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