Chugoku · 5 events

What's on in Yamaguchi.

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

Nov12026

Shimonoseki Kaikyo Marathon 2026

Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi · Sport · Sun 01 Nov 2026

A hilly, scenic marathon along the Kanmon Strait and the Sea of Japan coast of Shimonoseki, with a 'kaikyo' (strait) fun run; about 10,000 runners.

Confirmed dates

Nov152026

Hagi Jidai Matsuri

Hagi, Yamaguchi · Festivals · Sun 15 Nov 2026

Autumn festival recreating the Hagi Daimyo Procession, with costumed warriors parading through the castle town to Kanaya Shrine.

Confirmed dates

May22027

Shimonoseki Kaikyo Festival

Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi · Festivals · Sun 02 to Tue 04 May 2027

Golden Week festival of Genpei history on the Kanmon Straits, with the Senteisai rite for Emperor Antoku at Akama Shrine.

Confirmed dates

Aug62027

Yamaguchi Tanabata Lantern Festival

Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi · Festivals · Fri 06 to Sat 07 Aug 2027

Some 100,000 red paper lanterns strung on bamboo form glowing tunnels through Yamaguchi's arcades, a 600-year-old Obon tradition from the Ouchi clan era; one of Japan's three great fire festivals.

Expected window

Aug202027

WILD BUNCH FEST. 2027

Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi · Arts and stage · Fri 20 to Sun 22 Aug 2027

The Chugoku region's biggest outdoor rock festival, a three-day beach-park event with Japan's top rock and pop acts and a closing fireworks each night.

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