Things to Do in Chubu, Japan

Central Japan: Mount Fuji, the Japan Alps, historic post towns and the Sea of Japan coast.

183 destinations across 9 prefectures

Festivals in Chubu

Takayama Matsuri

14 to 15 April 2027

Gifu · Float procession

Nagaoka Fireworks

2 to 3 August 2027

Niigata · Fireworks festival

Lake Suwa Fireworks

15 August 2027

Nagano · Fireworks festival

Katakai Fireworks

10 to 11 September 2027

Niigata · Fireworks festival

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