Festivals in Nagoya

There are many festivals held in the city of Nagoya in central Japan. These festivals (matsuri) take place throughout the year. Apart from the main national festivals and holidays, which are celebrated across the entire country, Nagoya has its own unique festivals. Major events include the Atsuta Festival at Atsuta Shrine in June, the Port Festival at Nagoya Port in July, the Nagoya Castle Summer Festival in August, and the Nagoya Festival at the Hisaya Ōdori Park in October. Various smaller festivals exist, and different wards and areas of the city have their own local festivals.

Events and festivals

January

March

Hōnen Matsuri at Tagata Shrine in Komaki

April

Cherry blossoms in Hara, Tenpaku-ku

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See also

References

  1. Sosnoski, Daniel (1996). Introduction to Japanese culture. Tuttle Publishing. p. 10. ISBN 0-8048-2056-2.
  2. Pate, Alan Scott (2008). Japanese Dolls: The Fascinating World of Ningyo. Tuttle Publishing. p. 52. ISBN 4-8053-0922-9.
  3. Sosnoski, Daniel (1996). Introduction to Japanese culture. Tuttle Publishing. p. 12. ISBN 0-8048-2056-2.
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