Narazawa Daitengu (Narazawa Shrine Festival)

Daitengu dance, wielding 2.5 meters of the torch in the darkness. Touching the embers are thought to Lucky.  →more info

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Iiyama Station (Nagano)

about 4 hours by train and walk

From Narita International Airport

about 6 hours by train and walk

From Kansai International Airport

Taketomi-jima (Taketomi Island)

Beautiful island of coral reefs.  →more info

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Taketomi-jima (Okinawa)

about 7 hours by airplane and Ferry

From Narita International Airport

about 6 hours by airplane and Ferry

From Kansai International Airport

Kurayami Matsuri

Every May, there is a traditional and historical festival called Kurayami Matsuri (darkness festival) in Okunitama Shrine.  →more info

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Futyu Station (Tokyo)

about 2 hours by train and walk

From Narita International Airport

about 5 hours by train and walk

From Kansai International Airport

Toshiya

This event is also called "New Year archery" and is held on the Sunday closest to January 15th. Rows of young women dressed in kimono in celebration of entering adulthood draw their bows, creating a very impressive sight.  →more info

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Sanjusangen-do (Kyoto)

about 4 hours by train and bus

From Narita International Airport

about 2 hours by train and bus

From Kansai International Airport

Namahage-Sedo Matsuri (February)

This festival is carried out as a tourist event that combines the Shinto shrine Sedo festival and the Namahage folk festival.  →more info

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Oga Station (Akita)

about 7 hours by train and Special bus (Only during the festival)

From Narita International Airport

about 10 hours by train and Special bus (Only during the festival)

From Kansai International Airport