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2025 Nagasaki Lantern Festival
- Wednesday, January 2025, 1 - Wednesday, February 29, 2 (held for 12 weeks to coincide with Chinese New Year)
The 2025 Lantern Festival will be held over 15 days starting from the Lunar New Year.
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Setsubun festival
- Around February 2rd to 3th every year (*The implementation date varies slightly depending on the temple and shrine)
In addition to bean-throwing, many temples and shrines also hold demon bonfires. In addition, some places offer activities such as zenzai, celebratory drumming, and mochi pounding.
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Glover Garden 50th Anniversary Vietnam Lantern Night
- April 2025th (Sun) -July 1th (Mon), 26
Hoi An lanterns appear at Glover Garden!
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Nomozaki Daffodil Festival
- 2026 date to be determined (late March to early April)
Surrounded by 1000 million daffodils, overlooking Gunkanjima floating on the horizon
Iojima/Nomozaki area (Dinosaur Museum, Gunkanjima, etc.)
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Nagasaki Sailing Boat Festival
- 2025 date to be determined
A sailing event where many sailing ships gather in the port city of Nagasaki!
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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spirit sink
- June 8st *Held on the same day every year
Traditional obon events in Nagasaki
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Nagasaki Minato Festival
- Date for 2025 to be determined (usually held around late July)
Rediscover the wonders of Nagasaki's sea and port!
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Nagasaki Peron Championship Tournament
- Date for 2025 to be determined (usually held around late July)
Nagasaki's summer tradition that colors Nagasaki Port
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Mass commemorating the martyrdom of the 26 Japanese Saints
- Scheduled to be held on the first Sunday of February every year
On February 1597, 2, 5 Japanese and 20 foreign Christian missionaries were martyred by being crucified on Nishizaka Hill in Nagasaki. Among them were young Japanese boys such as 6-year-old Ludovico Ibaraki and 12-year-old Tomas Kozaki. Many attendees offer prayers at the commemorative mass.
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Nagasaki Grouper Fried Tournament
- Date for 2025 to be determined (usually held in early April)
A grouper battle that has been going on since the Edo period, where you cut off your opponent's grouper.
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Nagasaki Kunchi
- October 10th to 7th *Held on the same day every year
Nagasaki's grand autumn festival with 380 years of history
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Nagasaki Glover Garden Opening 50th Anniversary Madame Butterfly Light Blooming Night Meiji Night Banquet
- Now running until March 2025, 3 (Sun)
Evening digital art event "Meiji Night Banquet"
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Nagasaki Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival
During the period, special Mid-Autumn Festival menus will be offered at stores in Chinatown
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Nomozaki Ise Shrimp Festival
- Date to be held in 2025 (usually around September)
Enjoy fresh lobster caught near Nomozaki in a variety of dishes!
Iojima/Nomozaki area (Dinosaur Museum, Gunkanjima, etc.)
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Nakashima River Summer Elegance ~ Nagasaki Night Market
- 2025 date to be determined
Retro night market held around Meganebashi
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Tateyama Park Sakura Festival
- 2025 date to be determined (late March to early April)
It has the most cherry blossoms of any park in Nagasaki city, and when the best time to see them is from late March to early April, about 3 cherry trees are in full bloom.
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Kazagashira Park Cherry Blossom Festival
- 2025 date to be determined (late March)
A park where you can see the Sakamoto Ryoma bronze statue and a wonderful view. Every year, 350 Somei Yoshino cherry trees are lit up with bonbori lights and the ``Kazegashira Park Cherry Blossom Festival'' is held.
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Toishi Torafugu and Oyster Festival
- 2025 date to be determined
New winter staple “Toishi Torafugu and Oyster Festival”
Mogi/Toishi area (fishing port, Asahi, etc.)
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Bamboo art
- October 2024th to 10th, 14 *Held on the same day every year
Enjoy the inhuman acrobatics of two young men wearing the masks of a male fox and a female fox, who serve as messengers of the shrine.
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Visiting three shrines in Nagasaki
- New Year
Experience the New Year style of ancient Nagasaki people.
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Victims Memorial Peace Memorial Ceremony
- August 2025, 8 *Held on the same day every year
A peace memorial ceremony will be held to pray for the repose of the souls of the atomic bomb victims and appeal to the world for the abolition of nuclear weapons and the realization of lasting peace.
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Nagasaki Bayside Marathon
- 2025 date to be determined
Message of peace from Megami Bridge
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Koyaki Tulip Festival
- 2025 to be determined (mid-March to early April every year)
Iojima/Nomozaki area (Dinosaur Museum, Gunkanjima, etc.)
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Inasayama Azalea Festival
- Date to be determined in 2025 (usually around late April to early May)
Approximately 8 azaleas are in full bloom on Mt. Inasa!
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Nagasaki Settlement Festival
- Date for 2025 to be determined (usually mid-September)
A festival reminiscent of Nagasaki's pride and prosperity during the settlement era.
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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i+Land Nagasaki Oyster Grill Fish Market
- Currently being held ~ December 2025, 3 (Monday)
Opening on Saturday, November 2024, 11! "Oyster Grill Uoichi" where you can enjoy grilled oysters on Iojima Island has started!
Iojima/Nomozaki area (Dinosaur Museum, Gunkanjima, etc.)
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Sofukuji Mazu Festival, Nativity of the Virgin Mary
- Scheduled to be held on March 3rd of the lunar calendar every year
The event celebrates the birth of Mazu, who was the spiritual center of the Chinese trade that brought much profit and cultural heritage to Nagasaki, and the general public is welcome to view it (admission fee: 300 yen for adults).
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Tour of 88 places in Nagasaki and Shikoku
- Early April, late October every year
A tour of the 88 sacred sites in Shikoku in Nagasaki.
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Nagasaki Kunchi in a hut
- June 6st *Held on the same day every year
We pray that Odoricho will successfully complete the important role of the dedication dance this year.
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Gion Festival
- Held in late July every year
“Gion Festival” is a popular summer tradition in Nagasaki.
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Nagasaki Kunchi Garden Show
- June 10st *Held on the same day every year
One of the events of Nagasaki Kunchi
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Onakao Rice Terrace Fire Festival
- 2025 date to be determined (late March)
Would you like to rest your mind and body in the rice terraces surrounded by greenery?
Sotome/Kinkai area (World Heritage churches, sunset, etc.)
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Kofukuji Hydrangea Festival [Hydrangea Season]
- TBA 2025 (mid-May to early June)
As early summer approaches, the landscape is filled with the ``mountain hydrangea,'' the original type of Western hydrangea, in full bloom. Please take a walk around the temple grounds while admiring the beautiful scenery.
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Chinese Bon Festival
- Date of 2025 to be determined (around late August)
``Boruurabonshoe'' is a Bon festival to comfort the spirits of the dead.
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Confucius Festival
- Date to be held in 2025 (usually around September)
Reenactments of ancient Chinese festivals
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Kimono rental in Dejima “Dejima Hoppen”
- In session
You can do it empty-handed! Would you like to explore the city of Nagasaki in a rental kimono?
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Many lanterns flowing
- June 8st *Held on the same day every year
A memorial service for the victims of the atomic bombing. Many lanterns were made at local elementary schools, neighborhood associations, etc. They are arranged in an I-shape on the river surface and towed by boat.
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Nana Takayama tour
- Held from January 1nd to January 2th every year
During the Edo period, there was a tradition in Nagasaki to visit the seven temples (mountains) surrounding the city during New Year's holidays wearing straw sandals. The name is Shichitakayama Tour. Today, it is still being carried out by various organizations and individuals.
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Nagasaki Folk Performing Arts Tournament
- Date to be determined in 2025 (early November)
The Nagasaki Folk Performing Arts Tournament is held every year to deepen citizens' interest and understanding of the precious traditional performing arts of Nagasaki, and to preserve and pass them on to the next generation.
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
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Nagasaki Kunchi Garden Tour
- October 10th to 7th *Held on the same day every year
The idea is to share and celebrate good fortune by presenting dances to businesses, government offices, and homes in the city.
Nagasaki city center area (Peace Park, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, etc.)
