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celebrationEventsKOTOHIRA-GU GRAND FESTIVAL
Every year Oct 9-11. On the night of the 10th, the "Otonin-san" procession of some 500 people stretching 700 m descends the stone steps: Konpira-san's greatest festival.
celebrationEventsTOYOHAMA CHOSA FESTIVAL
Three days ending on the 2nd Sunday of October. Some 20 "chosa" drum floats decorated with gold embroidery parade through town: the largest autumn festival in western Kagawa.
celebrationEventsNAKAYAMA FARMERS KABUKI
Every year on the 2nd Sunday of October, local people perform kabuki on a thatched stage overlooking the thousand rice terraces. A nationally designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property. *Dates based on previous years
celebrationEventsSYMBOL TOWER WINTER ILLUMINATION
Usually late October to late March. About 100 m of street trees at Sunport Takamatsu glow champagne gold. *Dates updated after official announcement
celebrationEventsOLIVE HARVEST FESTIVAL
For about a month in November: olive picking, oil-pressing tours and tastings of freshly pressed oil. Workshops such as olive dyeing too. *Dates updated after official announcement
celebrationEventsRITSURIN GARDEN AUTUMN ILLUMINATION
Fri Nov 20 - Sun Nov 29, 2026. The strolling garden opens at night in autumn-leaf season, with illuminated foliage and hills reflected in the ponds.
celebrationEventsMANNO PARK WINTER FANTASY
Usually late November to mid-January. 650,000 LEDs light up the hills and pond in one of Shikoku's largest illuminations. *Dates updated after official announcement
celebrationEventsOGIJIMA DAFFODIL FIELD
Usually late January to February. Some 11 million daffodils bloom on the slopes around Ogijima Lighthouse, their sweet scent drifting against the sea. *Peak season based on previous years
celebrationEventsKAGAWA MARUGAME INTERNATIONAL HALF MARATHON
Sun Feb 7, 2027. Japan's top runners and over 10,000 citizen runners race a fast course with views of Sanuki Fuji: one of Japan's fastest half marathons.
celebrationEventsHIKETA HINA DOLL FESTIVAL
Usually late February to March 3. Hina dolls are displayed at the entrances of about 60 houses and shops in Hiketa's old townscape. *Dates updated after official announcement
celebrationEventsMT. SHIUDE CHERRY BLOSSOMS
Usually late March to early April. About 1,000 cherry trees at the summit and the island-dotted Seto Inland Sea. Private car access requires online reservation during the season. *Dates updated after official announcement
celebrationEventsRITSURIN GARDEN SPRING ILLUMINATION
Night opening during cherry blossom season, usually late March to early April. Night blossoms reflected in the ponds and a garden of pines. *Dates updated after official announcement
celebrationEventsMARUGAME CASTLE FESTIVAL
Every year May 3-4. A daimyo procession, the "Mande Gangan" dance parade and the "Marugame Castle Village" food stalls around Marugame Castle draw 100,000 people over two days.
celebrationEventsHITOYAMA FARMERS KABUKI
Every year on May 3. Local people perform kabuki dating back to the Edo period on the thatched stage of Rikyu Hachiman Shrine.
celebrationEventsKANONJI ZENIGATA FESTIVAL
Usually a weekend in mid-July. Zenigata dance, fireworks and a food festival. Fireworks at the Saita River mouth on the first evening. *Dates updated after official announcement
celebrationEventsSANUKI TAKAMATSU FESTIVAL
Every year Aug 12-14. The "So-odori" dance fills Chuo-dori, and on the night of the 13th about 6,000 fireworks light up Sunport Takamatsu in the "Dondon Takamatsu" display.
celebrationEventsSETOUCHI TRIENNALE 2028
117 days in 2028: Spring Apr 14-May 28, Summer Jul 25-Aug 20, Autumn Sep 29-Nov 12. A contemporary art festival across 17 venues including Naoshima, Teshima and Shodoshima.