15 Culture Shimogamo Shrine Cathy Cawood In May the Aoi Festival procession stops at Shimogamo Shrine before continuing
7 Culture German-style Oktoberfest Odaiba Michael Kaplan Oktoberfest in Odaiba, is a great experience of the Japanese version of the annual German Festival. Enjoy beers,ales, sausages,sauerkraut and music.
11 Activities Autumn in Ueno Park Peter Sidell big enough to lose the crowds and find a quiet spot to enjoy the bright festival
Culture Nezu Shrine, Bunkyo-ku Michael Kaplan The place is well known for its glorious annual Azalea Festival (Tsutsuji Matsuri), held in April and May.
14 Manhole Art in Shiga Prefecture Cathy Cawood landmarks like Hikone Castle are also featured, as is the Otsu Firework Festival
Culture Hikarigaoka Park Ash from the train station to the pond, it's used at times for parades, festivals... booths - I was lucky enough once to drop by and find a Yosakoi dance festival
Activities Kyoto for Free Bonson Lam orange hue that is a photographer’s delight anytime of the day, and during festival... Free Cultural Events and Festivals Kyoto is famous for ancient festivals
6 Shopping Nakasu-Kawabata Shotengai Anonymous quite a few shops selling traditional clothing that is worn at Japanese festivals... Fukuoka has two major festivals: Dontaku and Yamakasa.