JAN24
Kameido Tenjin Usokae Ritual 2027
亀戸天神社 鷽替神事 2027
Expected Date: Jan 24–25, 2027Kameido Tenjin’s Usokae distributes wooden bullfinches on January 24–25.
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JAN27
Bruno Mars - The Romantic Tour in Japan - Tokyo Dome
Bruno Mars - The Romantic Tour in Japan 東京ドーム
Jan 27–28, 2027Two Bruno Mars concerts are booked at Tokyo Dome in late January.
Reservation RequiredJAN30
Maroon 5 Asia 2027 - Tokyo Dome (Jan 30–31)
Maroon 5 Asia 2027 東京ドーム（1月30日・31日）
Jan 30–31, 2027Maroon 5 plays Tokyo Dome on January 30 and 31, with another show February 2.
Reservation RequiredFEB25
Dazaifu Tenmangu Baikasai 2027
太宰府天満宮 梅花祭 2027
Feb 25, 2027Dazaifu Tenmangu observes Michizane’s memorial date with Baikasai on February 25.
MAR1
Tōdai-ji Shuni-e (Omizutori) 2027
東大寺 修二会（お水取り）2027
Mar 1–14, 2027Tōdai-ji’s Shuni-e rites take place at Nigatsudō from March 1–14.
Reservation RequiredMAR1
Sakata Hina Kaidō 2027
酒田雛街道 2027
Expected Date: Mar 1 – Apr 3, 2027Find Hina dolls and kasafuku ornaments across Sakata’s participating venues.
Reservation RequiredMAR6
Urasa Bishamondō Hadaka Oshiai Taisai 2027
浦佐毘沙門堂裸押合大祭 2027
Expected Date: Mar 6, 2027Visit Urasa’s Bishamondō for the projected March 6 Oshiai rite.
MAR7
Nagatoro Hi Matsuri 2027
長瀞火祭り 2027
Expected Date: Mar 7, 2027Nagatoro Hi Matsuri is expected March 7, 2027 under the town tourism association’s first-Sunday-of-March calendar — Nagatoro / Hodosan foothill / Saitama.
MAR10
Shiogama Shrine Hote Matsuri 2027
鹽竈神社 帆手祭 2027
Expected Date: Mar 10, 2027The standing annual calendar for Shiogama Shrine and the city places Hote Matsuri on March 10, making March 10, 2027 the expected date.
Reservation RequiredMAR14
March Grand Sumo Tournament 2027
令和9年 大相撲三月場所
Mar 14–28, 2027Watch the March Grand Sumo Tournament at EDION Arena Osaka.
Reservation RequiredMAR16
Creepy Nuts ONEMAN TOUR 2027 - Tokyo
Creepy Nuts ONEMAN TOUR 2027 東京公演
Mar 16–17, 2027Creepy Nuts ONEMAN TOUR 2027 — Tokyo is Creepy Nuts’ two-night Tokyo stop at Ariake Arena.
Reservation RequiredMAR21
Hie Shrine Spring Kōreisai Yōhai 2027
日枝神社 春季皇霊祭遥拝 2027
Expected Date: Mar 21, 2027Hie Shrine’s spring equinox rite is expected on March 21, 2027.
Reservation RequiredMAR27
Kanōkaen 2027
観櫻火宴 2027
Expected Date: Mar 27, 2027Follow Kanōkaen’s torch-bearing warriors through Chijiwa at night.
APR10
Hirano Shrine Ōka-sai 2027
平野神社 桜花祭 2027
Expected Date: Apr 10, 2027Hirano Shrine marks April 10 with a cherry-blossom rite and procession.
APR11
Yasurai Matsuri 2027
やすらい祭 2027
Expected Date: Apr 11, 2027Follow Yasurai Matsuri’s flower umbrellas and dancers in northern Kyoto.
APR12
Hiyoshi Taisha Sannō Matsuri 2027
日吉大社 山王祭 2027
Expected Date: Apr 12–14, 2027Sannō Matsuri is Hiyoshi Taisha’s principal spring festival. The shrine’s standing program places its central public rites on April 12, 13 and 14.
APR17
Kanshinji Nyoirin Kannon Gokaichō 2027
観心寺 如意輪観音御開帳 2027
Expected Date: Apr 17–18, 2027Kanshinji Nyoirin Kannon Gokaichō 2027 is Kanshinji opens its National Treasure Nyoirin Kannon image to the public only on April 17 and 18 each year.
MAY2
Chiryu Matsuri - Interval Festival 2027
知立まつり（間祭り）2027
Expected Date: May 2–3, 2027Visit Chiryu Matsuri’s alternating Interval Festival on May 2–3.
MAY3
Senteisai 2027
先帝祭 2027
Expected Date: May 3, 2027See Senteisai’s costumed procession toward Akama Jingu on May 3.
MAY3
Takehana Matsuri 2027
竹鼻まつり 2027
Expected Date: May 3, 2027Takehana Matsuri’s main festival day is May 3. Hashima City explains that the festival moved to spring and eventually settled on May 3 at the start.
MAY9
May Grand Sumo Tournament 2027
令和9年 大相撲五月場所
May 9–23, 2027Watch the May Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Reservation RequiredMAY9
Nagasaki-jinja Reitaisai 2027
May 9, 2027A Toshima neighborhood shrine festival centered on Nagasaki Shrine — Toshima / Nagasaki / Tokyo.
MAY14
Sanja Matsuri
三社祭
May 14–16, 2027Sanja Matsuri carries Asakusa Shrine’s festival into the surrounding neighbourhoods through processions, music and energetic mikoshi bearing. Community portable shrines and the shrine’s three principal mikoshi give different days their character, bringing the district’s local associations into the centre of the celebration.
MAY15
Aoi Matsuri 2027
葵祭 2027
Expected Date: May 15, 2027Watch Kyoto’s court-dress procession pass Shimogamo and Kamigamo shrines.
MAY17
Nikkō Tōshōgū Spring Grand Festival 2027
日光東照宮春季例大祭 2027
May 17–18, 2027Nikkō Tōshōgū’s Spring Grand Festival returns May 17–18, 2027.
MAY21
Kōfuku-ji Takigi Noh 2027
興福寺 薪御能 2027
Expected Date: May 21–22, 2027Kōfuku-ji states that Takigi Noh is held on the third Friday and Saturday of May. The tradition is regarded as a foundational form of outdoor Noh.
Reservation RequiredJUN10
Tsukiji Shishi Matsuri 2027
築地獅子祭
Expected Date: Jun 10–13, 2027See Namiyoke Inari Shrine’s large lion heads in Tsukiji’s June festival.
Reservation RequiredJUN14
Hokkaido Shrine Festival 2027
北海道神宮例祭（札幌まつり）
Jun 14–16, 2027Hokkaido Shrine Festival, or Sapporo Matsuri, runs June 14–16, 2027.
Reservation RequiredJUN24
Izawanomiya Otaue Matsuri 2027
伊雑宮御田植祭
Expected Date: Jun 24, 2027Watch June 24 ceremonial planting at Ise Jingu’s Izawanomiya shrine.
Reservation Required
JUL1
Gion Matsuri
祇園祭
Jul 1–31, 2027Gion Matsuri unfolds through July as Kyoto’s float neighbourhoods prepare elaborate yamahoko, host evening gatherings and send processions through the city. Yasaka Shrine’s religious observances connect these public celebrations, while the two principal float processions give visitors different moments around which to plan a visit.