10 Best Events in Japan in November 2023
List of Seasonal Events in Japan in November
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November in Japan is the gateway to winter, also looked on as the end of autumn. It is getting colder day by day in most areas of the country. In the northernmost prefecture Hokkaido, it starts to snow around early November. On the other hand, the southernmost part of Okinawa still keeps a warm climate.
People enjoy viewing red autumn leaves and golden ginkgo leaves in urban areas including Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. Japan also features various fresh autumn foods in November. There are two national holidays in November: Japanese Culture Day and Labor Thanksgiving Day. In the middle of the month, the Japanese celebrate Shichi-go-san (Seven-five-three) for boys aged three and five and girls aged three and seven.
For both visitors and residents all over Japan, here is the list of the 10 best events in Japan in November. It includes gorgeous illuminations, food festivals featuring seasonal ingredients in autumn, and traditional Japanese festivals.
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1. Universal Studio Japan Halloween and Christmas (Osaka)
Universal Studio Japan is one of the famous amusement parks in Japan holding special events every season. This November they held a special Halloween and Christmas event to the theme of HAHAHA Halloween Party and NO Limit Christmas.
Genre: Special Event
Location: Universal Studio Japan
Dates: (HAHAHA Halloween Party) September 7 to November 5, 2023
Dates: (No Limit Christmas) November 21, 2023 to January 8, 2024
Website: https://www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us
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2. Grand Sumo Tournament (Fukuoka)
Sumo is considered a national sport in Japan and is known as Japanese-style wrestling which is held tournaments across Japan. And this November the grand sumo tournament will be held in Fukuoka Prefecture.
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Genre: Tournament
Location: Fukuoka Kakusai Center
Dates: November 12 to November 26, 2023
Website: https://www.sumo.or.jp/En/
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18 minutes from Hakata Station (BUS) to Kokusai Kaigijo Sun Palace Mae then 4 minutes walk to the Center. |
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3. Ashikaga Flower Park Illumination (Tochigi)
A flower garden park Ashikaga held a special illumination event featuring more than 5 million LED lights throughout the park which gives a fantasy-like and magical place.
Genre: illumination
Location: Ashikaga Flower Park
Dates: October 18, 2023 to February 14, 2024
Website: https://www.ashikaga.co.jp/flowerfantasy_special2023/en/index.html
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8 minutes from Ashikaga Station. JR Ryomo Line. |
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For more information about this event, check out the following article!
▶Ashikaga Flower Park Illumination
4. Nabana no Sato Illumination (Mie)
Nabana no Sato is one of the well-known tourist destinations in Mie prefecture and is known as a popular attraction. Best place to go this November as they offer an illumination event from Late October 2023 to early June 2024 featuring the colorful lights tunnel and flower garden.
Genre: Illumination
Location: Nabana no Sato
Dates: October 21, 2023 to June 2, 2024
Website: https://www.nagashima-onsen.co.jp/nabana/illumination/index.html
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21 minutes from Kuwana Station (Kuwana Nagashima Line) to Nabana no Sato. |
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For more information about this event, check out the following article!
▶Nabana no Sato: Spectacular Winter Illumination
5. Tokyo Ramen Festa (Setagaya, Tokyo)
Tokyo Ramen Festa is the largest ramen event held in Tokyo participated by talented chefs from all over Japan. Here, you can witness the preparation of their special ramen. Various ramen and flavors you can taste from traditional to different unique versions of ramen such as seafood and vegan ramen.
Genre: Food Festival
Location: Komazawa Olympic Park
Dates: October 26 to November 5, 2023
Website: https://ra-fes.com/
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1 minute walk from Komazawa Koen Nishiguchi Station. |
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6. TeamLab Kanazawa Castle Festival of Lights (Ishikawa)
An Illumination event and festival held at Kanazawa Castle featuring TeamLab Kanazawa Castle Festival of Lights which also has projection mappings and digital arts of flowers and animals.
Genre: Illumination/Festival
Location: Kanazawa Castle Park
Dates: September 30 to November 26, 2023
Website: https://www.teamlab.art/jp/e/kanazawacastle/
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17 minutes Kanazawa (Bus) to Minami-cho Oyama Jinja Shrine then 9 minutes walk to castle. |
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7. Disney Christmas (Chiba)
Disney Christmas is a special event featuring the 40th-anniversary logo full of fun, fantasy, and entertainment. The park is full of colorful Christmas decorations in addition to the Christmas tree, electrical parade, and lights.
Genre: Special Event
Location: Tokyo Disney Resort
Dates: November 8 to December 25, 2023
Website: https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/treasure/christmas2023/tdl/
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11 minutes walk from Maihama Station. |
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8. Saga International Balloon Fiesta (Saga)
Saga International Balloon Fiesta Is a hot air balloon festival and competition held in Saga Japan known as the largest sky sport in Asia. The event will be held in Kase Riverside this November 2023.
Genre: Festival
Location: Kase Riverside
Dates: November 1 to 5, 2023
Website: https://www.sibf.jp/en/
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33 minutes from Saga Station (JR Local Hizen-Kashima) to Balloon Saga Station. |
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9. Huis Ten Bosch Halloween and Christmas (Nagasaki)
Huis Ten Bosch is one of the famous themed parks in Japan holding Autumn and Winter events with the theme of the Halloween festival and Christmas in the City of Lights. Allowing the visitors to enjoy both amazing and exciting events in November.
Genre: Illumination/Festival
Location: Huis Ten Bosch
Dates: (Halloween) September 15 to November 5, 2023
Dates: (Christmas) November 10, 2023 to January 8, 2024
Website: https://english.huistenbosch.co.jp/
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20 minutes from Haiki Station (Omura Line) to Huis Ten Bosch Station then walk about 15 minute to themed Park. |
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10. Izumo Taisha Kamiari Festival (Shimane)
The Izumo Taisha Kamiari Festival is a Japanese cultural festival held at the Izumo Taisha Shrine in Shimane Prefecture. A celebration of the return of the gods to the Izumo Taisha Shrine.
Genre: Festival
Location: Izumo Taisha
Dates: November 22 to 29, 2023
Website: https://izumooyashiro.or.jp/
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33 minutes from Izumoshi Station (JR Izumoshi Eki)BUS to Seimon Mae. |
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Want to check out last month’s events? Check them out from the following link!
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