Event Calendar
Check out Okayama's many seasonal events!
9 september
August 15 in the old lunar calendar
Korakuen Moon Viewing Ceremony
People gather at Korakuen Garden to enjoy the beautiful autumn moon. Usually closed to the public, t…
Middle of September
Fukiya Bengara Lantern Festival
The townscape of Fukiya Area, famous for its bengara, a high-end natural reddish brown colorant, is …
10 october
Early October
Okayama Momotaro Matsuri (Festival) in Autumn
The Momotaro Matsuri (Festival) takes place around Okayama Castle. This major event features local s…
15th
Dogeza Matsuri (Festival)/Daimyo (feudal lord) Procession
Stretching back over more than 300 years, this festival recreates the feudal lord’s procession…
19th, 20th
Katsuyama Kenka Danjiri Festival
This is a thrilling festival held around the old town in the Katsuyama Area. Floats carried by young…
The 3rd weekend of the month
Bizen Pottery Festival
This event is held where certified Japan Heritage Bizen Pottery is produced. Visitors are offered Bi…
The 3rd weekend of the month
Achi-jinja Shrine Autumn Festival
This autumn festival is held as a prayer for a good harvest. It is believed that being tapped on the…
25th, 26th
Kuse Matsuri (Festival) Danjiri Kenka
Five small portable shrines are carried along the shopping street, and nine floats vie for supremacy…
Late October
Sen'i Kojima Seto Ohashi Bridge Festival in Autumn
This is a major event in Kojima, home of the textile industry. Vendors line the streets to sell high…
11 november
The 1st Sunday of the month
Tsuyama Joto Mukashi Machi
This event features local specialty foods and products in a traditional townscape built in the 17th …
Early November
Light-up of Shizutani School
Shizutani School is the world’s oldest extant public school. The lecture-hall is designated a …
Early November – Middle of November
Okutsu Momiji Matsuri (Festival)
This festival is held in Okutsukei Valley, one of the best sites in Okayama Prefecture to enjoy the …
The 2nd Sunday of the month
Yakage Shukuba Matsuri (Festival) / Daimyo (feudal lord) Procession
This festival features a parade of more than 80 participants in different costumes related to the ol…
Middle of November – Late November
Fantastic Autumn Garden/U-jo (Crow Castle) Togenkyo
Okayama Korakuen Garden and Okayama Castle are illuminated at night during the beautiful autumn leav…
