January–FebruaryShirakawa-go Winter Light-up
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Shirakawa-go
Usually a few days in January–February (fully reservation-only)
2027 (41st): 4 days, Jan 11 (Mon, holiday), Jan 17 (Sun), Jan 24 (Sun) & Jan 31 (Sun)
Events & Festivals
Events & Festivals in Chubu & Hokuriku
Major events in Chubu & Hokuriku, with dates, access, crowds and what to wear.
Chubu & Hokuriku
Events & festivals in Chubu & Hokuriku
January–February
AprilInuyama Matsuri
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Nagoya
Usually the first Saturday and Sunday of April (Saturday is the Shigaku-sai, Sunday the Honraku-sai)
AprilSpring Takayama Festival (Sanno Matsuri)
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Takayama
Every year April 14 and 15
2027: Apr 14 (Wed) – Apr 15 (Thu), 2 days
April–JuneYuki no Otani Snow Wall Walk (Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route)
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Toyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
Usually mid-April (the day the Alpine Route fully opens) to late June
JuneKanazawa Hyakumangoku Matsuri
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Kanazawa
Usually 3 days in early June (the Hyakumangoku Procession is on Saturday; June 5–7 in 2026, procession on June 6)
August
August
September
OctoberNagoya Festival
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Nagoya
Usually a Saturday and Sunday in mid-October
2026 (72nd): Oct 17 (Sat) – Oct 18 (Sun), 2 days (no Nagoya Festival processions)
OctoberAutumn Takayama Festival (Hachiman Matsuri)
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Takayama
Every year October 9 and 10
2026: Oct 9 (Fri) – Oct 10 (Sat), 2 days
Dates, times and access are based on official and other primary sources. Only dates confirmed by official sources are shown as “Confirmed dates”; otherwise the usual timing is given.
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