Nagano, Nagano - Visit one of Japan's Largest Temples and Ninja Museum
Nagano, nestled in the Japanese Alps, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, historic temples, and as the gateway to the serene and spiritually significant Zenko-ji Temple.
Sendai, Miyagi - Visit Between Aug 5-8 for the Tanabata Festivals
Best to visit on August 5, when there is the Tanabata Festival and impressive fireworks.
Takasaki, Gunma - Visit on Aug 3 or 4 for the Takasaki Festival
Best to visit on Aug 3 or 4 for Takasaki Festival and its impressive fireworks
Suwa, Nagano - Visit on Aug 15 for the Spectacular Suwa Lake Fireworks
The Suwa Lake Fireworks Festival, one of Japan’s largest and most spectacular fireworks displays with over 40,000 fireworks
Atami, Shizuoka - Beautiful Coastal Scenery with Relaxing Onsens
Beautiful coastal scenery, relaxing hot springs, and almost firework festivals at every weekend throughout the summer
Nagaoka, Niigata - Visit on Aug 2 or 3 for One of Japan's Top Three Fireworks
Best to visit on Aug 2 and 3 for the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival, one of the three biggest firework festivals
Tatebayashi, Gunma - Visit on Jul 27 for the Rare Arm-Held Fireworks Festival
Better to visit in late July, this festival features a spectacular fireworks display over the Tsutsujigaoka Park
Minamitsuru, Yamanashi - Visit on Aug 5 for Fireworks in front of Mt. Fuji
Visit on Jul 6 or Aug 5 for the summer fireworks, featuring a dazzling fireworks display that illuminates the night sky and Lake Kawaguchi near the iconic mountain.
