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Tanto Sunflower Festival 2021
Although the countryside of Tanto is known for its tulips in the spring, it also boasts bright sunflowers in the summer! Since 2001, visitors have been able to view over 500,000 s……
Kinosaki Onsen Summer Festivals 2021
Celebrate summer in Kinosaki Onsen with a full month of summer fireworks and festivities! From July 26th to August 22nd, see fireworks almost every weeknight from 9-9:05 pm. The f……
Onsen (Hot Spring) Festival 2021
Every year on April 23rd and 24th, a festival is held to commemorate Douchi Shonin, a Buddhist monk who is the founder of Kinosaki Onsen. This festival, called Onsen Matsuri (meani……
Tanto Tulip Festival 2021
Almost every year since 1992, the countryside town of Tanto holds the Tanto Tulip Festival. This festival is held from the middle to the end of April, the exact dates depending on ……
Toyooka Theater Festival 2020
The city of Toyooka is holding an annual Theater Festival from September 9th to 22nd, 2020! Theatrical, dance, and street performances will take place in various towns within Toyo……
[Limited-Time-Only] Direct Buses to Izushi & Kannabe
During your stay in Kinosaki Onsen, visit our castle town Izushi or our ski resorts in Kannabe via a direct bus! Izushi has history dating back to the Edo Period with a traditional……
Kani Matsuri (Crab Festival) 2019
The 29th annual Kani Matsuri (Crab Festival) will take place at Tsuiyama Port near Kinosaki Onsen on November 23rd, 2019 from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm. Come on down and participate in ma……
Dodan-Tsutsuji Fall Foliage Viewing
The huge Dodan-Tsutsuji tree at the Ankokuji Temple in Tanto is said to be more than 100 years old and in the autumn its leaves turn a brilliant red. The view of the colored tree f……
Kinosaki Danjiri Matsuri 2019
Kinosaki’s Danjiri Festival is coming up in October!!! This event is also known as the Fighting Shrine Festival. Four major portable shrines (danjiri), each representing a part ……
Izushi Autumn Events 2019
There are a handful of events coming up in Izushi for the autumn season! Take a train to Toyooka Station followed by a bus over to Izushi Castle Town for these special annual festi……
Free Traditional Cultural Activities in Local Villages
The University of Hyogo is offering FREE one-time tours for international tourists to interact with local common people in their own homes and try a cultural and traditional activi……
0th Annual Toyooka International Theater Festival
Visit the Kinosaki International Art Center for several unique, unforgettable performances! Festival Director: Oriza Hirata Main Program #1: SEINENDAN『Tokyo Notes – Internatio……
Izushi Atago Fire Festival
Come swing around a bundle of straw set on fire! The Izushi Atago Fire Festival is being held on August 25th at Ifukube Shrine in Izushi. Each year people gather from all over n……
Toyooka Yanagi Matsuri (Willow Festival) 2019
Toyooka Yanagi Matsuri is a 2-day summer festival that celebrates the area’s production of wicker baskets made from willow (yanagi), which was the start of Toyooka’s biggest indust……
Summer Festivals in Kinosaki Onsen 2019
Celebrate summer in Kinosaki Onsen with the full month of summer festivities! From July 26th to August 25th, there are festivals happening every day. Experience nostalgic Japan wi……
Onsen Festival 2019
Every midspring a festival is held on April 23rd and 24th to commemorate Douchi Shonin, a Buddhist monk who is the founder of Kinosaki Onsen. This festival, called Onsen Matsuri, i……
Toyooka’s 9th Annual Sweets Festival
The 9th Annual Sweets Festival will be held on April 20th, 2019! This year, all of the festivities will be taking place in one day. In the morning from 8:10 to 9:40, sweets ……
Tanto Tulip Festival 2019
Every year since 1992, the countryside town of Tanto holds the Tanto Tulip Festival. This festival is held from the middle to the end of April, the exact dates depending on the blo……
