Kawagoe, Saitama - The "Little Edo"
Kawagoe, the "Little Edo," offers a nostalgic journey through time with its well-preserved Edo-period warehouse district, historic temples, and charming streets.
Gifu, Gifu - Witness The Traditional Cormorant fishing Over the Nagara River
Experience the traditional cormorant fishing on the Nagara River, a practice that has been passed down for over 1,300 years.
Nagoya, Aichi | Visit on Jul 15 for the Nagoya Port Festival
Best to visit on Jul 15 for the Nagoya Port Festival, or between Jul 31 to Aug 4 for the Endoji Tanabata Festival
Aomori, Aomori - Visit between Aug 2-7 for the Famous Nebuta Matsuri
Best to visit between Aug 2 to 7 for the vibrant Nebuta Matsuri, one of Japan's most famous festivals
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
Maebashi, Gunma - Visit on Aug 10 for the Famous Maebashi Fireworks
Best to visit late Jul or early Aug for the famous Maebashi Festivals
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
Kanazawa, Ishikawa - A Historic Town On the Less Visited West Coast of Japan
A great summer destination for its stunning Kenrokuen Garden, historic districts, and vibrant festivals that celebrate the region’s rich cultural heritage
Kiso Valley, Nagano - One of Nagano’s Hidden Gems
Best to visit between Sep 10 to 11 for the Ontake Kōshin Festival, the annual event held in the Kiso Valley, celebrating the sacred Mount Ontake
