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Festivals and events in Hyogo

26 major festivals and seasonal events in Hyogo, across the whole year. We only list dates we have confirmed with official announcements.

Dates can change. Check the official website before you go.

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The .ics file only includes events whose dates we have confirmed with official announcements. Each entry links to the official website.

January

February

March

April

May

  • Usually early May
    Please check the official website for dates.
    Nushima Hachiman Shrine Spring Festival
    Minamiawaji City · Nushima Hachiman Shrine and the town and shore of Nushima Island
  • 2026 May 17 (Sun) Ended
    Kobe Matsuri
    Kobe City · Sannomiya, the Former Foreign Settlement and the waterfront
  • 2026 May 22–24 Ended
    Himeji Castle Festival
    Himeji City · Around Himeji Castle (Otemae-dori, Otemae Park, Sannomaru Square)

June

  • 2026 Jun 20–21 Ended
    Himeji Yukata Matsuri
    Himeji City · Around Osakabe Shrine, Jonan Park and the Nishi-Nikaimachi shopping arcade

July

August

  • 2026 Aug 9 (Sun) Ended
    Hoshikudari Festival at Nakayamadera
    Takarazuka City · Nakayamadera Temple (main hall and the sub-temples along the approach)
  • 2026 Aug 15–16 Ended
    Dekansho Festival
    Tambasasayama City · Around the Sannomaru square of Sasayama Castle ruins
  • Usually late August
    Please check the official website for dates.
    Atago Matsuri
    Tamba City · Narimatsu district and around Tamba City Chuo Elementary School, Hikami

September

October

November

  • Usually early November
    Please check the official website for dates.
    Izushi Castle Festival
    Toyooka City · Around the Izushi Castle ruins, Izushi, Toyooka
  • Usually late November
    Please check the official website for dates.
    Benten Matsuri at Itsukushima Shrine (Sumoto)
    Sumoto City · Itsukushima Shrine (Awajishima Benzaiten) and central Sumoto

December

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