Japan has countless events and festivals that take place all year round. We listed below the Japanese events and festivals June 2021 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 June.
June is the start of rainy summer in Japan. The Japanese calls it minazuki or “the month of water”, as the rainy season sets in and sweeps upward through Japan. Don’t expect it everyday to rain, it is just rainy done usual weather.
The rainy season does not stop the Japanese events and festivals to take place, summer season in Japan is packed with lots of Japanese and festivals!
Upcoming Japanese Events and Festivals
Horikawa Festival
Date: Early June
Admission: Free
Kashima Gatalympics
Date: Early June
Admission: Free
Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival
Date: Late May – Early June
Admission: Free
Chagu Chagu Umakko
Date: Early June
Admission: Free
Hiroshima Toukasan Matsuri
Date: Early June
Admission: Free
Yosakoi Soran Festival
Date: Early June
Admission: Free
Tohoku Jibiiru (Craft Beer) Festival
Date: Mid June
Admission: Free
Himeji Yukata Festival
Date: June 22 – June 24 2021
Admission: Free
Izawanomiya Otaue Festival
Date: June 24, 2021
Admission: Free
Aizen Festival
Date: June 30 – July 2, 2021
Admission: Free
Tanbo Art
Date: Late May – Early October 2021
Admission: ¥200 – ¥500
Events Information Source: Japan Cheapo Events