Events

Check the ongoing events and plan your trip to Tsuruoka accordingly.

Festivals in July & August (2025 edition)

Tsuruoka’s major cherry blossoms spots

Yutagawa’s Ume Matsuri

Tsuruoka Sakura Matsuri : Tsuruoka’s Cherry Blossom Festival

Tenjin Matsuri

Oyama Inu Matsuri: Oyama’s Dog Festival

Fujishima Shishi Odori: Fujishima’s Lion Dance

Akagawa Hanabi Taikai: Tsuruoka Akagawa’s Fireworks Festival

Hassakusai : Mt. Haguro’s Annual Yamabushi Celebration

Shinaori matsuri: A Festival for one of the Three Most Ancient Textiles in Japan

Shonai Taisai

Shoreisai: The Last Yamabushi Celebration of the Year

#Top things to do in Tsuruoka

#Plan your trip

#By season

#Recommended itineraries

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