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Now on Aug 1 (Sat) – Sep 26 (Sat) 20:45〜（８分間）

Festivals & rituals Kinugawa Onsen (鬼怒川温泉)

Kinugawa Onsen Fireworks Festival – Kinugawa Enka (鬼怒川焔火)

The fireworks festival at Kinugawa Onsen is held in summer and autumn.

Now on Aug 1 (Sat) – Oct 10 (Sat) 20:45〜

Festivals & rituals Kinugawa Tateiwa Big Suspension Bridge (鬼怒楯岩大吊橋), and others

Hyakka Ryouran Fireworks - Kinugawa Flame Fire

A spectacular fireworks event held at Kinugawa Onsen.

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Within the next week

Upcoming Sep 18 (Fri) – Nov 23 (Mon) 17:00〜21:00

Festivals & rituals Yunishigawa River and Heike no Sato (湯西川河川・平家の里)

Yunishigawa Onsen Heike Akari

A bamboo lantern event themed around the splendor of the Heike clan at Yunishigawa Onsen.

Upcoming 15

Next week and beyond

Upcoming Sep 26 (Sat) 17:00〜17:30

Festivals & rituals Oku Nikko Guest House JUN

Oku Nikko Trio Concert

Enjoy a concert of music on a long autumn night at Lake Chuzenji.

Upcoming Oct 3 (Sat) – Oct 12 (Mon)

Festivals & rituals Kinugawa Onsen (鬼怒川温泉)

Kinugawa Onsen Tsukiakari Hanakairo Chapter 17

This is a fantastical flower corridor event held in Kinugawa Onsen.

Outdoor Kid-friendly

Upcoming Oct 16 (Fri) – Oct 17 (Sat) 13:00〜14:30, 11:00〜13:30

Festivals & rituals Nikko Toshogu Shrine (日光東照宮)

Nikko Toshogu Shrine Autumn Grand Festival

An annual autumn festival held at Nikko Toshogu Shrine, featuring a spectacular procession not seen anywhere else.

Upcoming Oct 17 (Sat) 13:00〜19:00

Festivals & rituals In front of JR Imachi Station (JR今市駅前通り)

Imachi Yatai Festival

A food stall festival held in the center of Imachi.

Upcoming Oct 23 (Fri) – Nov 8 (Sun) 閉門〜19:00（最終受付18:30）

Festivals & rituals Rinno-ji Temple (輪王寺) Shoyo-en

2026 Shoyo-en Light Up

Shoyo-en in Nikko will be beautifully illuminated.

Paid Outdoor Evening

Upcoming Oct 24 (Sat) 14:00〜16:00

Festivals & rituals Ashio Community Center Meeting Room 1 & 2

Ashio Copper Mine Industrial Heritage Lecture

This is a lecture about the industrial heritage of the Ashio Copper Mine.

Upcoming Oct 24 (Sat)

Festivals & rituals Nikko Kirifuri Highland Ōsasa Ranch Secondary source

Nikko Kirifuri Highland Ōsasa Ranch Autumn Harvest Festival 2026

This is a gratitude festival where free grilled Brown Swiss beef will be distributed at Nikko Kirifuri Highland Ōsasa Ranch.

Free Outdoor Kid-friendly Today only

Upcoming Oct 25 (Sun) – Nov 3 (Tue)

Festivals & rituals Rinno-ji Temple (輪王寺) Secondary source

Rinno-ji Temple (輪王寺) Light-Up Event

A special light-up event at the famous Rinno-ji Temple in Nikko.

Upcoming Nov 6 (Fri) – Nov 8 (Sun) 18:30〜

Festivals & rituals Nikko Futarasan Shrine (日光二荒山神社)

Nikko World Heritage Night Wedding

A Shinto wedding ceremony held under enchanting lights.

Upcoming Nov 6 (Fri) – Nov 8 (Sun) 17:00～21:00

Festivals & rituals World Heritage Site "Nikko's Shrines and Temples"

Light-up NIKKO 2026

A special event where the World Heritage Site is beautifully illuminated at night.

Upcoming Nov 14 (Sat) – Nov 23 (Mon) 日没～19:00

Festivals & rituals Kegon Falls Prefectural Free Viewing Platform

Kegon Falls Light-Up

Kegon Falls will be illuminated for a limited time, allowing visitors to enjoy its magical appearance.

Outdoor Evening Free

Upcoming Nov 14 (Sat) – Nov 15 (Sun)

Festivals & rituals Nikkō (日光) Secondary source

11th Nikkō National Park Mountain Running

A mountain running competition set in Nikkō National Park.

Upcoming Jan 23 (Sat) – Jan 24 (Sun) 未定

Festivals & rituals Yumoto Visitor Center

Outdoor Days Nikko

A major winter event at Nikko Yumoto Onsen.

Upcoming Jan 29 (Fri) – Feb 28 (Sun) 17:30〜21:00

Festivals & rituals Yunishigawa Onsen (湯西川温泉)

Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Festival

Experience the enchanting night scenery at the Kamakura Festival in Yunishigawa Onsen.

Upcoming Feb 18 (Thu) – Feb 24 (Wed) 9:30〜17:00

Festivals & rituals Roadside Station Nikkō Nikkō Kaidō Nikonikohonjin Nikonikō Hall

Nikkō Kaidō Imaichi-juku Peony Indoor Garden

A special indoor exhibition featuring peonies that bloom in winter.

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Running three months or more — no rush

Now on Apr 1 (Wed) – Nov 30 (Mon)

Festivals & rituals British Embassy Villa Memorial Park (英国大使館別荘記念公園)

10th Anniversary Event of the British Embassy Villa Memorial Park

An event celebrating the 10th anniversary of the British Embassy Villa Memorial Park will be held.

Now on Apr 8, 2026 (Wed) – Mar 31, 2027 (Wed) 8:00〜16:30

Festivals & rituals Rinno-ji Temple Sanbutsudo (輪王寺三仏堂) (Special Venue Inside)

First Opening of the Hidden Buddha 'Bishamonten'

The first opening of the hidden Buddha 'Bishamonten' will be held at Rinno-ji Temple (輪王寺) in Nikko. Don't miss this rare opportunity!