Events in Tochigi · This month

Nikko World Heritage Light-Up 2026

6 Nov – 8 Nov · Nikko

An event where the World Heritage temples and shrines of Nikko are illuminated at night. The historic buildings are beautifully lit, creating a magica...

Tochigi Autumn Festival

14 Nov – 15 Nov · Tochigi

Traditional festival floats adorned with elaborate dolls parade through Tochigi City, along the historic Uzuma River and its old warehouse districts....

Utsunomiya Gyoza Festival 2026

7 Nov – 8 Nov · Utsunomiya

A gourmet event where gyoza specialty shops from Utsunomiya gather. Twenty-four member shops of the Utsunomiya Gyoza Association will showcase their s...

2026 Kanuma Satoyama Wine Harvest Festival

14 Nov – 15 Nov · Kanuma

A special event where you can enjoy limited-edition wines made exclusively for the festival, set among the autumn-colored vineyards of the winery. Gra...

Bonten Festival

21 Nov · Utsunomiya

This traditional festival at Haguro Shrine features the dedication of 'bonten'—colorful bamboo poles, about 15 meters long—praying for a good harvest...

45th Anniversary Fireworks Festival for Kitsuregawa Hot Springs...

7 Nov · Sakura

This fireworks festival takes place in the town of Kitsuregawa, Sakura City, Tochigi Prefecture, surrounded by picturesque mountains. The 2026 event c...

4th Kanuma Shumai Expo 2026

7 Nov · 鹿沼市

Enjoy a fun and delicious event in Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture, aiming to make Kanuma—the hometown of Kiyoken’s founding president Mokichi Nonami—...

Kachaashii 2026 in Tochigi | Music, Talk & Community Event

7 Nov · 12:30 · Utsunomiya

Join the circle and dance! This festive celebration brings the community together, featuring a day of music, conversations, and the traditional Kachaa...

Marutsuga Festival 2026

8 Nov · Tochigi

A lively festival where organizations from the Tsuga area come together to celebrate the community. Enjoy local performances including dances by kinde...

18th Kanuma Soba Festival

14 Nov – 15 Nov · Kanuma

Soba noodles made with buckwheat flour grown in Kanuma City and less than 30% wheat flour are certified as 'Kanuma Soba.' Soba restaurants from around...

Food & Living: 5th Fermentation Festival Tochigi

15 Nov · Utsunomiya

Blessed with rich nature and quality agricultural products, Tochigi Prefecture is home to a wide variety of fermented foods such as sake, wine, cheese...

Children's Rice Forcing Ritual

15 Nov · 日光市

Elementary and junior high school children dressed as mountain ascetics and strongmen parade in to the sound of conch shells and drums. They boldly re...

45th Furusato Awano Autumn Festival

15 Nov · 鹿沼市

A community-wide event celebrating hometown Awano. Highlights include free seedling giveaways, a traditional festival music summit, a large rock-paper...

Yasaka Shrine Grand Kagura Performance (November)

23 Nov · Utsunomiya

This Izumo-style kagura, a form of sacred music and dance, has been performed since the Edo period after being passed down from Kanda Myojin Shrine in...

38th Yoichi-no-Sato Ohtawara Industry and Culture Festival

7 Nov – 8 Nov · Otawara

This year's Ohtawara Industry and Culture Festival is themed 'Dreams, the Future, and Local Pride ‘26 – A Shining Future for Ohtawara.' The event show...

15th Minami Library Festival

14 Nov · Utsunomiya

The hall features booths from various companies hosting different events. There will also be kitchen cars and shops by handmade creators. Visitors can...

Pop-Up Nikko Hiro Market at Paseo

13 Nov – 15 Nov · Utsunomiya

The Nikko Hiro Market is a fair featuring handmade artisans from Tochigi Prefecture. Held for the first time at Paseo, a shopping center connected to...

Showa Era Melodies Concert (Nasushiobara City)

30 Nov · Nasushiobara

The Showa Era Melodies Concert is an event where you can enjoy beloved traditional songs and popular tunes from the Showa period, alongside profession...

Utsunomiya Marathon 2026

15 Nov · Utsunomiya

This marathon event in Utsunomiya, known for its natural beauty and rich history, aims to provide a fun running experience while fostering family bond...

Chanson and Western Music Concert Performed on Quena by Ren

21 Nov · 小山市

Enjoy a concert where quena player Ren brings chansons and Western music to life using the South American flute. Accompanied by Haruo Oshima on piano...

Autumn Guided Tour 2026

8 Nov · Nikko

At the Nikko Botanical Garden, trees such as cherry, azalea, and maple gradually change color from late September. In 2026, as autumn deepens and wint...

Musical Theater: 'Grimu and Murigu's Adventure'

8 Nov · Shimotsuke

Murigu is mischievous and hates to lose. One day, after slipping and falling into a well, Murigu finds herself in the world of stories! This gentle ta...

Special Screening and After-Salon at Nikko AI Cafeteria: 'What C...

28 Nov · 日光市

As part of the Nikko AI Cafeteria's 'Parent Salon' special event, there will be a free screening of a documentary by director Tomoaki Fujino, who docu...

Yumiko Nose Mini Concert: Fields of Smiles

22 Nov · Nakagawa, Nasu-gun

Yumiko Nose is a singer-songwriter living in Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture, who made her national CD debut in 2020 with the song 'To the Irreplaceable Y...