Kyushu · 4 events

What's on in Miyazaki.

Festivals, fireworks, illuminations and seasonal events across Miyazaki, checked against official sources.

Nov152026

Takachiho Yokagura Night Kagura Season

Takachiho, Miyazaki · Religious · Sun 15 Nov 2026 to Sun 07 Feb 2027

All-night sacred kagura dances performed in Takachiho's villages from mid-November to early February.

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Nov222026

Takachiho Yokagura Festival (Shinwa no Takachiho Yokagura Matsuri)

Takachiho, Miyazaki · Arts and stage · Sun 22 to Mon 23 Nov 2026

Opening showcase of Takachiho's yokagura season: all 33 dances of the UNESCO-inscribed (2024) Takachiho night kagura, including Tajikarao hauling open the rock cave, performed over two days at the shrine.

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Dec132026

Aoshima Taiheiyo Marathon 2026

Miyazaki, Miyazaki · Sport · Sun 13 Dec 2026

Miyazaki's flat, palm-lined December marathon ('Aotai') along the Pacific to Aoshima island, with 10 km and 3 km races; one of Kyushu's best-loved winter road races.

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Oct302027

Miyazaki Jingu Grand Festival (Jimmu-sama)

Miyazaki, Miyazaki · Festivals · Sat 30 to Sun 31 Oct 2027

Miyazaki's largest festival, a grand procession re-enacting Emperor Jimmu's eastern expedition from Miyazaki Shrine.

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