Events

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

(August 24th) Sunset Noh performance (Yamato Noh)

(August 2025 Festival) Where to see the Fujishima Lion Dance

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

#Top things to do in Tsuruoka

#Plan your trip

#By season

#Recommended itineraries

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