Numata City
Numata is a city in Gunma prefecture known for its huge Tengu masks, outdoor parks, ski slopes, the Numata festival, and Numata fireworks.
Izumoiwai Yabusame Festival / 出雲伊波比の流鏑馬まつり – 1hour 15min from Tokyo
Come and witness the 1,000-year-old archery tradition!
(Moroyama Town / 毛呂山町）
Akagi Area
Akagi area is a mountainous destination near Mt. Akagi. Great for travelers who like hiking, cycling, camping as well as unwinding in nature.
Hidesato Festival 秀郷まつり – 1 hour 30min from Tokyo
Come and watch Yabusame, horseback archery at the Hidesato festival. (Sano City / 佐野市)
Numata Fireworks / 沼田花火大会- 2hrs from Tokyo
An amazing firework display famous for synchronizing music and fireworks. It is worth a visit to experience the splendor. (Numata City / 沼田市）
Nagatoro Funatama Festival / 長瀞船玉まつり – 2h 15min from Tokyo
Enjoy one of the best water festivals in Japan!
(Nagatoro Town / 長瀞町）
Mashiko Sunflower Festival (Mashiko Himawari Matsuri) / 益子ひまわり祭り – 2.5 hours from Tokyo
Beautiful sunflower festival near Tokyo
(Mashiko Town / 益子町)
Kiryu Yagibushi Festival / 桐生八木節まつり- 1h 40 min from Tokyo
Kiryu Yagibushi Festival is a vibrant traditional summer festival in Japan. This 360-year-old festival's famous dance finale cannot be missed!
Yorii Tamayodo Suitengu Festival / 寄居玉淀水天宮祭 – 1h 55min from Tokyo
Come and be amazed at the beautiful water floats and breathtaking fireworks at the Yorii Tamayodo Suitengu Festival! (Yorii Town / 寄居町)
Numata Festival / 沼田まつり- 2hrs from Tokyo
A Japanese festival where giant TENGU masks are carried around by 300 women (on the 1st & 3rd day of the festival). A unique festival to experience interesting Japanese tradition. (Numata City / 沼田市）
Kumagaya Uchiwa Festival / 熊谷うちわ祭 – 40min from Tokyo
Experience the excitement of the largest Gion Festival North of Tokyo!
(Kumagaya City / 熊谷市)
Kuki Chouchin Festival / 久喜提燈祭り – 50min from Tokyo
Don't miss one of the largest traditional lantern festivals in Japan! (Kuki City / 久喜市)