Events & things to do in Nikko in August 2026

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.

💴 Paid

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!

💴 Paid

Now on May 18 (Mon) – Sep 26 (Sat) 11:00〜13:30

Experiences 📍 Ryu-Tsudaki Temporary Parking Lot

Let's Restore the Broadleaf Forest at Oku-Nikko Shobugahama

Join environmental conservation activities in Nikko National Park and experience rich nature.

Now on May 24 (Sun) – Sep 27 (Sun) 10:00〜16:00

Markets & food 📍 Nikko Yumoto Rest House Front Plaza

Nikko Yumoto Mini Marche × Nature Discovery & Forest Crafts

Enjoy a special market and nature experiences in Nikko Yumoto.

🆓 Free

Ended Jul 1 (Wed) – Aug 8 (Sat)

Festivals & rituals 📍 日光二荒山神社中宮祠 Secondary source

日光・鬼怒川温泉 夏の祭り

日光・鬼怒川温泉エリアでは、夏に多くの伝統的な祭りが開催されます。

💴 Paid

Ended Jul 3 (Fri) – Sep 7 (Mon) 8:00〜17:00

Festivals & rituals 📍 Nikko Futarasan Shrine (日光二荒山神社) Main Shrine Grounds and World Heritage Site 'Shine'

10th Nikko Wind Chime Festival

A festival to enjoy the sounds of wind chimes takes place in Nikko City.

💴 Paid

Now on Jul 4 (Sat) – Sep 27 (Sun)

Markets & food 📍 Participating Stores in Nikko City

Nikko Summer Hand-Made Soba Stamp Rally

Enjoy Nikko City's specialty "soba" in this stamp rally.

Ended Jul 18 (Sat) – Aug 30 (Sun) 10:00～、11:00～、14:00～

Experiences 📍 Nikkō San Rinno-ji Temple

Omamori Making Experience

Create your own unique omamori at Nikkō San Rinno-ji Temple (日光山輪王寺).

💴 Paid

Ended Jul 20 (Mon) – Aug 22 (Sat) 10:00〜15:00

Experiences 📍 Obarasawa (小原沢)

Kinugawa Onsen Fish Grabbing at Obarasawa

Join the summer event of fish grabbing at Kinugawa Onsen.

💴 Paid

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.

🆓 Free 🌙 Evening

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.

🌙 Evening

Ended Aug 1 (Sat) – Aug 31 (Mon)

Experiences

Quiz: Discover More about Nikko and Ashio

This is a quiz event you can enjoy while exploring Nikko and Ashio.

🆓 Free

Ended Aug 1 (Sat)

Festivals & rituals 📍 日光霧降高原大笹牧場 Secondary source

大笹牧場夏祭り2026

大笹牧場で夏祭りが開催されます！楽しいコンテンツやイベントが盛りだくさんです。

💴 Paid

Ended Aug 7 (Fri) 19:00〜21:00

Festivals & rituals 📍 古河電気工業（株）日光事業所

日光和楽踊り

日光市で開催される夏の風物詩、日光和楽踊りがお楽しみいただけます。

🌙 Evening

Ended Aug 22 (Sat) 17:00～20:00

Festivals & rituals 📍 Oiwake Jizo (追分地蔵尊) and along the Reihitsu Road (例幣使街道)

Nijusan Yamasai

The Nijusan Yamasai, held in Nikko City, is a traditional community event. It features a variety of ceremonies open to participants and plenty of fun activities.

⚡ Today only

Ended Aug 30 (Sun)

Festivals & rituals 📍 Serinuma Sengen Shrine (芹沼浅間神社) Secondary source

Serinuma Area Big Waraji Offering Festival

A traditional festival wishing for community safety and prosperity.