July in Japan at the beginning is the time for rain, fireflies, and Tanabata. After the rainy season passes it becomes the time for summer and firework festivals. Japan in July is a great time to beat the heat by going to te beaches or the mountains before the summer doldrums set in. Of course there many local events and festivals going on as well all over the country!
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July in Japan Calendar
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Timeline of July in Japan
Mountain Opening Day in Japan 山開き やまびらき
Mountain Opening Day in Japan on July 1st every year is the official start of the mountaineering season in Japan with the opening of the summer time trails on Mt. Fuji. ...
River Opening 川開き かわびらき
"River Opening" celebrate the beginning of the cool breeze from the river that cools things down in summertime and also serve as water god festivals. ...
Sea Opening or Beach Opening 海開き うみびらき
Sea Opening or Beach Opening is when the beaches officially open for the summer crowds. This includes providing life guards, cafes, and many amenities that make going to the beach safe and fun! The opening day may include prayers for safety from Shinto priests as well; it just depends on the beach. ...
15 July 2025
Hakata Gion Yamakasa 博多祇園山笠 はかたぎおんやまかさ
July in Japan at the beginning is the time for rain, fireflies, and Tanabata. After the rainy season passes it becomes the time for summer and firework festivals. Japan in ... ...
31 July 2025
Gion Festival (Kyoto City) 祇園祭り ぎおんまつり
July in Japan at the beginning is the time for rain, fireflies, and Tanabata. After the rainy season passes it becomes the time for summer and firework festivals. Japan in ... ...
06 July 2025
Half-Summer 半夏生 はんげしょう
July in Japan at the beginning is the time for rain, fireflies, and Tanabata. After the rainy season passes it becomes the time for summer and firework festivals. Japan in ... ...
15 July 2025
Hakata Gion Yamakasa 博多祇園山笠 はかたぎおんやまかさ
July in Japan at the beginning is the time for rain, fireflies, and Tanabata. After the rainy season passes it becomes the time for summer and firework festivals. Japan in ... ...
31 July 2025
Gion Festival (Kyoto City) 祇園祭り ぎおんまつり
July in Japan at the beginning is the time for rain, fireflies, and Tanabata. After the rainy season passes it becomes the time for summer and firework festivals. Japan in ... ...
06 July 2025
Half-Summer 半夏生 はんげしょう
July in Japan at the beginning is the time for rain, fireflies, and Tanabata. After the rainy season passes it becomes the time for summer and firework festivals. Japan in ... ...
15 July 2025
Hakata Gion Yamakasa 博多祇園山笠 はかたぎおんやまかさ
July in Japan at the beginning is the time for rain, fireflies, and Tanabata. After the rainy season passes it becomes the time for summer and firework festivals. Japan in ... ...
31 July 2025
Gion Festival (Kyoto City) 祇園祭り ぎおんまつり
July in Japan at the beginning is the time for rain, fireflies, and Tanabata. After the rainy season passes it becomes the time for summer and firework festivals. Japan in ... ...
06 July 2025
Half-Summer 半夏生 はんげしょう
July in Japan at the beginning is the time for rain, fireflies, and Tanabata. After the rainy season passes it becomes the time for summer and firework festivals. Japan in ... ...
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