aroundNov2026
Autumn leaves (koyo) in Kyoto
π Kyoto
Peak maple colours - Kyoto's busiest season after cherry blossoms.
β οΈ Live travel alerts - Japan
Festivals, sport, trade fairs and culture
aroundJan2027
Grand Sumo tournament (Tokyo)
π Tokyo
15 days of sumo at the Ryogoku Kokugikan - also in May and September.
aroundFeb2027
Sapporo Snow Festival
π Hokkaido (Sapporo)
One of the country's biggest yearly events. Hotels fill up and prices rise - book early.
aroundMar2027
Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix (Suzuka)
π Suzuka
F1 at Suzuka, between Nagoya and Osaka.
aroundMar2027
aroundMar2027
Tokyo Marathon
π Tokyo
One of the six World Marathon Majors - hotels in central Tokyo fill up.
aroundMar2027
Cherry blossom season
π Tokyo
One of the country's biggest yearly events. Hotels fill up and prices rise - book early.
29Apr2027
Golden Week holidays
π Tokyo
Japan's busiest holiday week: trains, flights and hotels are full.
aroundMay2027
14Jul2027
Gion Matsuri
π Kyoto
One of the country's biggest yearly events. Hotels fill up and prices rise - book early.
2Aug2027
12Aug2027
Awa Odori dance festival
π Tokushima
Japan's biggest dance festival during the Obon holidays.
aroundSep2027
aroundSep2027
Tokyo Game Show
π Chiba (Makuhari Messe)
Video-game trade and public show near Tokyo.
aroundNov2027
Autumn leaves (koyo) in Kyoto
π Kyoto
Peak maple colours - Kyoto's busiest season after cherry blossoms.
aroundJan2028
Grand Sumo tournament (Tokyo)
π Tokyo
15 days of sumo at the Ryogoku Kokugikan - also in May and September.
Public holidays in Japan (next 12 months)
Banks, offices and some shops close; domestic flights, trains and hotels are busier around these days.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 3 Nov 2026 | Culture Day |
| 23 Nov 2026 | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
| 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day |
| 11 Jan 2027 | Coming of Age Day |
| 11 Feb 2027 | Foundation Day |
| 23 Feb 2027 | Emperor's Birthday |
| 21 Mar 2027 | Vernal Equinox Day |
| 22 Mar 2027 | Substitute Holiday |
| 29 Apr 2027 | Showa Day |
| 3 May 2027 | Constitution Day |
| 4 May 2027 | Greenery Day |
| 5 May 2027 | Children's Day |
| 19 Jul 2027 | Marine Day |
| 11 Aug 2027 | Mountain Day |
| 20 Sep 2027 | Respect for the Aged Day |
| 23 Sep 2027 | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| 11 Oct 2027 | Sports Day |
Dates marked βaroundβ change every year - always check the official site before you book. Live alerts come from GDACS (the UN/EU disaster alert system), Reuters headlines and the official holiday tables, and are checked automatically several times a day. Satu Koneksi Hotel is not responsible for third-party websites.