Events & things to do in Nikko in September 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 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.

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 Sep 5 (Sat) 9:00〜レース受付開始（定員になり次第受付終了）、10:00〜レース開始（予定）

Festivals & rituals 📍 Nikko Lake Sunset Pier West Wharf (中禅寺湖サンセットピア西桟橋)

Nikko Lake Chuzenji Swan Boat Race

Join us for the swan boat race that adds color to Lake Chuzenji!

💴 Paid

Ended Sep 5 (Sat) 10:00〜15:00

Festivals & rituals 📍 Shimokamai Station (下今市駅) Turning Table Square / Imaterasu (イマテラス) West Side

2026 SL Fan Festival

An unmissable event for SL enthusiasts held at Shimokamai Station in Nikko City.

Now on Sep 5 (Sat) – Oct 31 (Sat) 9:30〜11:00、13:00〜14:30

Experiences 📍 Akaduma ~ Battlefield Plateau

Battlefield Plateau Autumn Guided Walk

Enjoy a guided walk in the autumn nature of Battlefield Plateau.

💴 Paid

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.

🆓 Free

Upcoming Sep 19 (Sat) – Oct 3 (Sat) 11:30〜16:30

Experiences 📍 Jofubuchi Parking Lot

Shiki Man Festival Kawamata Yu-Yu Cycling

A cycling event that the whole family can enjoy.

💴 Paid 🌤 Outdoor 🧒 Kid-friendly

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.

💴 Paid