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Events in Kazo in December 2026
Festivals, workshops, exhibitions and other events in Kazo in December, in date order. You can also browse them on the map and calendar.
Events in December 2026 (15 events)
- 2026Tue, Dec 1
Tamashiki Shrine Annual Festival
This is the annual festival held at Tamashiki Shrine, located in Kisai, Kazo City. Kagura (sacred Shinto dance) will be performed on the shrine grounds, allowing visitors to enjoy traditional dances in a solemn atmosphere while paying their respects.
- 2026Sat, Dec 5
Michi-no-Eki Otone Smile Marche
A market held at the roadside station where you can get an early taste of Christmas. Spend an exciting, special time while enjoying varied shopping and an outing at the roadside station.
- 2026Sat, Sep 19+10 more dates
Kazo Hanasaki Park Flea Market
A flea market held at Kisai Foods Hanasaki Fureai Park (Kazo Hanasaki Park). Featuring a variety of stalls from multiple organizing groups, visitors can enjoy shopping and searching for bargains. May be canceled in case of bad weather, so please check the latest status.
- 2026Sun, Dec 6
31st Kazo Koinobori Marathon
A marathon event featuring various categories ranging from a 1 km parent-child pair race to a 10 km race. Casual options such as a fun run and plogging are also offered, and participants receive perks such as meal vouchers for famous handmade udon noodles.
- 2026Tue, Dec 8
Sogan-ji Temple Gokaicho
A public unveiling of sacred images held at Sogan-ji Temple in December as the year draws to a close. A valuable annual event that allows visitors to view rarely seen Buddhist statues and sacred treasures.
- 2026Sat, Dec 12
Kazo Lifelong Learning Festival 2026
An event showcasing the achievements of regular lifelong learning activities. Enjoy a variety of attractions including stage performances such as a music festival and live shows, hands-on activity booths, club introductions, and markets.
- 2026Sat, Dec 12
Stargazing for Parents and Children: The Andromeda Galaxy and the Pleiades
A stargazing event for elementary school students and their guardians. Along with an explanation of the autumn night sky, enjoy observing planets, nebulae, and star clusters using small telescopes. Held in the planetarium in case of inclement weather.
- 2026Sun, Dec 13
Seinousha Mochi Pounding Festival
A mochi-pounding event welcoming sumo wrestlers from the Hakkaku stable. In addition to pounding rice cakes alongside the wrestlers, visitors can enjoy supervised chanko stew and chikara mochi, as well as various activities such as sumo matches and a raffle.
- 2026Mon, Dec 14
Kazo Miraikan: Will They Fly? The Geminid Meteor Shower
An event to observe meteors from the Geminid meteor shower streaking across the night sky. Enjoy astronomical observation with expert commentary. Anyone can participate with prior registration.
- 2026Wed, Dec 16
Kazo Miraikan: Let's Find Lunar X!
An astronomical event to observe the rare 'X' shadow pattern that appears on the lunar surface. Along with the observation, a stargazing guide is provided. Anyone interested in astronomical observation can participate with prior registration.
- 2026Sat, Dec 19
Christmas Handbell Concert
A Christmas concert featuring the beautiful tones of handbells, known as angelic harmony. Visitors can spend a relaxing time surrounded by the rich acoustic sounds performed by Doyo no Furusato Otone Handbell Ringers.
- 2026Mon, Dec 28
Sogan-ji Temple Year-End Fudo Fair
A fair dedicated to Fudo Myo-o held at the end of the year at Sogan-ji Temple to offer thanks for the past year. Visitors can worship, express gratitude for safe passage through the year, and offer prayers for the new year.
- 2026Thu, Dec 31
Sogan-ji Temple New Year's Eve Bell Memorial Service
A New Year's Eve bell memorial service to conclude the year is held at Sogan-ji Temple on New Year's Eve. A traditional event where you can listen to the solemn sound of the temple bell and welcome the new year in peace of mind.
- Thu, Oct 1, 2026 – Wed, Mar 31, 2027
Tobu Zoo x Musashino Mura x Gururi Mori Stamp Rally
An app stamp rally touring Tobu Zoo and Musashino Mura. Collect stamps by using eligible attractions at both parks to receive a limited collaboration original card from Gururi Mori on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026 – Sun, Jan 31, 2027
Kitakawabe Illumination Operation
Around 40,000 LED lights magically illuminate a roughly 200-meter section between the Kitakawabe General Branch Office and the Learning Center. Enjoy a winter evening stroll viewing the radiant light displays, starting with the lighting ceremony on the first day.
Events held in December 2025 (for reference, 1 event)
Many events are held around the same time every year, so use these to plan ahead. Check the official websites for this year's dates.
- mid-December–late January (usually)
Kitakawabe Illumination Campaign
A light event featuring around 30,000 lights illuminated by local volunteers. The approximately 200-meter planted section is decorated with colorful lights, brightening the winter night.