Event Calendar
Check out Okayama's many seasonal events!
9 september
People gather at Korakuen Garden to enjoy the beautiful autumn moon. Usually closed to the public, t…
The townscape of Fukiya Area, famous for its bengara, a high-end natural reddish brown colorant, is …
10 october
The Momotaro Matsuri (Festival) takes place around Okayama Castle. This major event features local s…
Stretching back over more than 300 years, this festival recreates the feudal lord’s procession…
This is a thrilling festival held around the old town in the Katsuyama Area. Floats carried by young…
This event is held where certified Japan Heritage Bizen Pottery is produced. Visitors are offered Bi…
This autumn festival is held as a prayer for a good harvest. It is believed that being tapped on the…
Five small portable shrines are carried along the shopping street, and nine floats vie for supremacy…
This is a major event in Kojima, home of the textile industry. Vendors line the streets to sell high…
11 november
This event features local specialty foods and products in a traditional townscape built in the 17th …
Shizutani School is the world’s oldest extant public school. The lecture-hall is designated a …
This festival is held in Okutsukei Valley, one of the best sites in Okayama Prefecture to enjoy the …
This festival features a parade of more than 80 participants in different costumes related to the ol…
Okayama Korakuen Garden and Okayama Castle are illuminated at night during the beautiful autumn leav…