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The Rock Oyster Front is Moving North!
May 1(Friday), 2026 – August 31 (Monday), 2026

Light and Sound Dancing Across the Waters of Tsukumi Port
July 18 (Saturday), 2026 – July 19 (Sunday), 2026

A Traditional Summer Festival Featuring Ornate Floats and Portable Mikoshi Shrines Parading through the City
[Nakatsu Gion Festival]July 24 (Friday) to July 26 (Sunday), 2026

A Vibrant Celebration that Suffuses the Streets of Hita with the Sounds of Traditional Instruments
[Hita Gion Yamahoko Group Display]July 19 (Sunday), 2026, around 18:30Held annually on the Sunday one week before the Hita Gion Festival[Hita Gion Festival]July 25 (Saturday) and July 26 (Sunday), 2026

Beppu's Premier Summer Festival
July 25 (Saturday), 2026 – July 26 (Sunday), 2026

One of Oita Prefecture’s Largest Traditional Dance Festivals
August 7 (Friday) and August 8 (Saturday), 2026

A Major Event in Oita That Marks the Grand Finale of Summer
August 29 (Saturday) *In the event of severe weather, the event will be postponed to Sunday, September 6.

Enjoy the Beauty of Hydrangeas Alongside Traditional Japanese Culture
June 14 (Sunday), 2026*Blooming period: Typically mid-June to early July.

Savor a Rare Delicacy at a Special Price, Only Available Here!
[Shiroshita Karei Festival]May 9 (Saturday) and May 10 (Sunday), 2026

Step Back in Time to a Samurai-Era Castle Town!
May 5 (Tuesday, public holiday), 2026*Held annually during Golden Week in May

A Festival of Fun and Smiles for Children
May 5 (Tuesday, public holiday), 2026

Enjoy the Coming of Spring by Splashing Onsen Water on Each Other
April 1 (Wednesday) to April 5 (Sunday), 2026

A Ceremony Marking the Coming of Spring and the First Rides of Yufuin’s Sightseeing Horse-Drawn Carriages
March 1 (Sunday), 2026

A Festival of Traditional Japanese Beauty and Ornate Dolls that Heralds the Arrival of Spring
February 15 (Sunday) to March 31 (Tuesday), 2026

Discover the charm of spring in Kitsuki through its historic streets and Hina doll displays.
February 14(Saturday), 2026 – March 15 (Sunday), 2026

The earliest spring in Kyushu Five thousand Kawazu cherry trees
February 7(Saturday), 2026 – March 1 (Sunday), 2026

Nakatsu’s Hina Doll Festival heralds the arrival of spring.
February 6(Friday), 2026 – March 15 (Sunday), 2026

Defy the Cold! A Fiery Battle of Endurance in the Heart of Winter
January 25 (Sunday), 2026Held annually on a Sunday in late January

A 1,000-Year-Old Fire Festival Where the Demons Bring Blessings
[Tennenji Temple]February 23, 2026 (Monday)

A New Year Festival of Young Men Diving into Frigid Waters to Pray for a Bountiful Catch
January 4 (Sunday), 2026Held annually in early January
