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Saitama PrefectureUpcoming

Enjoy local food and mascots from across Japan at the Shiki Citizens’ Festival

Opening day202611.29Sun

Final day202611.29Sun

1-1-1 Nakamuneoka, Shiki, Saitama

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Official listing image for International Exchange Day, hosted by the Niiza City International Association

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Saitama PrefectureUpcoming

Discover other cultures through cuisine from three countries at Niiza International Exchange Day

Opening day202611.29Sun

Final day202611.29Sun

Niiza City Hall parking lot

Admission is listed as free. Food and other stalls charge for their items.

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Saitama PrefectureUpcoming

Two days to discover Fukaya’s agriculture, commerce, industry and local food at the Fukaya City Industrial Festival

Opening day202611.07Sat

Final day202611.08Sun

Fukaya City Hall, City Hall Street, Brick Street and part of Nakasendo

Please check official announcements for admission requirements.

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Official image for the Kabuki and Folk Performing Arts Festival

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Saitama PrefectureUpcoming

Two days of local performing arts and regional food at Ogano Cultural Center

Opening day202611.14Sat

Final day202611.15Sun

Ogano Cultural Center

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Saitama PrefectureCurrently ongoing

Enjoy a cosmos walk and compare the colors and shapes of different varieties near Kazo Mirai-kan

Opening day202609.20Sun

Final day202610.30Fri

Kazo Mirai-kan

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Saitama PrefectureUpcoming

Wakolabo will also be held on November 8, the day food stalls line the venue for the Wako Citizens Festival

Opening day202611.08Sun

Final day202611.08Sun

1-5 Hirosawa, Wako City, Saitama Prefecture

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A shopkeeper showing an oshie hagoita to a customer

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Saitama PrefectureUpcoming

A Spring Festival in Kasukabe Celebrating Oshie Hagoita and Local Confections

Opening day202611.21Sat

Final day202611.22Sun

Chuo, Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture

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Image from the official Shiraoka Autumn Colors Festa listing

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Saitama PrefectureUpcoming

Shiraoka Autumn Colors Festa on November 14: food, agriculture, nature and culture

Opening day202611.14Sat

Final day202611.14Sat

Shiraoka City

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Official image for Ageo Illumination 2026

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Saitama PrefectureUpcoming

Lanterns at Ageo Station and installations outside Kita-Ageo Station at Ageo Illumination 2026

Opening day202611.14Sat

Final day202701.31Sun

Around JR Ageo Station and Kita-Ageo Station

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Official image from the Kawasato Festival

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Saitama PrefectureUpcoming

Enjoy farm-direct sales, a mini steam train and animal encounters at the Kawasato Festival

Opening day202611.29Sun

Final day202611.29Sun

Kawasato Central Park and Kawasato Agricultural Training Center

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Image from the official Kitamoto Festival Yoimatsuri listing

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Saitama PrefectureUpcoming

From dance performances to Neputa at night: Kitamoto Festival’s Yoimatsuri

Opening day202611.07Sat

Final day202611.07Sat

Kitamoto Station West Exit (station rotary and Nishi-chuo-dori)

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Official image for the Togo Park Autumn Leaves Festival

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Saitama PrefectureUpcoming

Togo Park Autumn Leaves Festival: An Autumn of Foliage and History in Hanno

Opening day202611.15Sun

Final day202611.30Mon

Togo Park (Chichibu Ontake Shrine) features a statue of Marshal Togo Heihachiro, who also appears in Clouds Above the Hill, as well as artifacts from the Russo-Japanese War.

The donation when entering the grounds is at least ¥100 per person for visitors aged 18 and over.

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Saitama PrefectureUpcoming

KONOSU MUSIC FESTIVAL 2026 brings eight live acts and a chance for young people to shine in Konosu

Opening day202611.29Sun

Final day202611.29Sun

Cosmos Arena Fukiage and other venues in Saitama

Admission prices vary by ticket type and eligibility. A parking ticket is required separately from the admission ticket.

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Reference photo of the Chichibu Night Festival: kasaboko and yatai floats on the move

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Saitama PrefectureUpcoming

Experience the Chichibu Night Festival in 2026: Floats on the move and the excitement of Dango-zaka

Opening day202612.02Wed

Final day202612.03Thu

Chichibu Shrine

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Official listing image for the Niiza Comfortable Future City Citizens’ Festival Harvest Festival

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Saitama PrefectureUpcoming

Produce and flowers on display at the Niiza Comfortable Future City Citizens’ Festival Harvest Festival

Opening day202611.29Sun

Final day202611.29Sun

Other: Niiza City Hall Parking Lot

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Reference photo: “O-tachi” at the Teppō Matsuri

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Saitama PrefectureUpcoming

“O-tachi”: the sacred horse races up the stone steps at Ogano Town’s Teppō Matsuri

Opening day202612.12Sat

Final day202612.13Sun

Hachiman Shrine

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A procession at a previous festival (photo for reference).

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Saitama PrefectureUpcoming

43rd Nakasendo Bushu Warabi-shuku Shukuba Festival: A grand procession in Edo-period dress takes to the old road

Opening day202611.03Tue

Final day202611.03Tue

Old Nakasendo

The listed fee is “Free,” but what it covers is not specified. Check separately for costs for food, merchandise and participation in activities.

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Saitama PrefectureUpcoming

The 49th Okegawa Citizens’ Festival: Princess Kazunomiya Procession and Local Specialties

Opening day202611.03Tue

Final day202611.03Tue

Nakasendo and other venues

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Saitama PrefectureUpcoming

Discover exhibits and wood-themed activities at the Kinokuni Tokigawa Festival

Opening day202610.30Fri

Final day202611.01Sun

Tokigawa Town Gymnasium, Tokigawa Town Cultural Center

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Saitama PrefectureUpcoming

Two days of float gatherings and live brass-band music at the Hanno Festival

Opening day202611.07Sat

Final day202611.08Sun

Around the north exit of Hanno Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line and the Hanno Chamber of Commerce and Industry, central Hanno

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Saitama PrefectureUpcoming

A year-end market in Urawa for New Year preparations: Juninichi-machi at Tsuki Shrine

Opening day202612.12Sat

Final day202612.12Sat

Tsuki Shrine grounds and the area around the former Nakasendo road

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Official image for the Oyu Festival (Tokaichi)

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Saitama PrefectureUpcoming

Discover the Tori no Ichi fair and Oyu Festival at the Tokaichi market at Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine

Opening day202612.10Thu

Final day202612.10Thu

Grounds and approach of Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine

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Official image for the Ojuya and Doll Memorial Service

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Saitama PrefectureUpcoming

“Ojuya and Doll Memorial Service” to be held at Shoganji Temple in Kounosu on November 14

Opening day202611.14Sat

Final day202611.14Sat

Shoganji Temple

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Saitama PrefectureUpcoming

A weekend in Hanyu with 200 characters and stage performances: World Character Summit in Hanyu

Opening day202611.21Sat

Final day202611.22Sun

Hanyu City Hall and Hanyu Heiwa Park (6-15 Higashi, Hanyu, Saitama)

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