Japan has countless events and festivals that take place all year round. We listed below the Japanese events and festivals July to help you plan your perfect itinerary! Before jumping down to the events and festivals let’s learn a little more about Japan’s weather and tradition for July.
July and August are summer months in Japan, the weather tends to be humid and hot. Be prepared for the extreme summer weather! Summer season is also packed with summer events all around Japan. Most schools are also on school break so expect that the events happening might possibly be crowded.
July and August are peak season for Japanese events and festivals, this includes many fireworks festivals or “hanabi” in Japanese. Don’t miss out on seeing the fireworks festivals, they are spectacular.
Upcoming Japanese Events and Festivals
Showa Kayo Night Oomori
Date: Early July 2021
Admission: Free
Enoshima Tenno Festival
Date: July 03, 2021
Admission: Free
Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival
Date: Early July 2020
Admission: Free
Shitamachi Tanabata
Date: July 02 to 06, 2021
Admission: Free
Yokohama Sparkling Twilight
Date: July 11, 2021
Admission: Free
Mitama Matsuri
Date: July 13-16, 2021
Admission: Free
Ise Shrine Dedication Fireworks Festival
Date: Mid July 2020
Admission: Free
Umi no Hi Lantern Festival in Odaiba
Date: July 12-13, 2021
Admission: Free
Oedo Beer Festival 2021
Date: Mid July 2020
Admission: Free
The Nakaita Heso Matsuri
Date: Late July 2020
Admission: Free
Kawasaki Daishi Furin-Ichi
Date: Mid-Late July 2020
Admission: Free
Kawasaki Daishi Furin-Ichi
Date: Mid-Late July 2020
Admission: Free
Kamakura Fireworks Festival
Date: Early July 2020
Event Schedule: 7:20PM – 8:10PM
Admission: Free
Katsushika Fireworks Festival
Date: July 07, 2021
Admission: Free
Shimbashi Koichi Festival
Date: Late July 2020
Admission: Free
Jodoji Bon Odori Festival
Date: Late July 2020
Admission: Free
Showa Kinen Park Fireworks Festival
Date: Late July 2020
Admission: Free
Hachioji Fireworks Festival
Date: Late July 2020
Admission: Free
Shinjuku Eisa Festival
Date: Late July 2020
Admission: Free
Kagurazaka Matsuri
Date: Late July 2020
Admission: Free
The Greater Edo Tokyo Sake Festival
Date: Late July 2020
Admission: 4,320~4,800 JPY
Fuji Rock Festival 2021
Date: July 2020
Admission: 18,000~45,000 JPY
Ebisu Bon Odori Festival
Date: Late July 2020
Admission: Free
Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival
Date: July 2020
Event Schedule: 7:00PM-8:30PM
Admission: Free
Ueno Summer Festival
Date: From Mid July 2020
Admission: Free
Art Aquarium 2021
Date: Early July – Late September 2020
Events Information Source: Japan Cheapo Events