- Tokaichi Market (十日市). January 10. A New Years tradition for over 400 years, the market center's around purchasing Okiagari Koboshi. (updated Feb 2024)
- Aizu Painted Candle Festival (会津絵ろうそくまつり). The second Saturday in February and the Friday before it. (updated Feb 2024)
- Aizu Higanshishi (会津彼岸獅子). Held on the day of the Spring Equinox. (updated Feb 2024)
- Higashiyama Onsen Oyukake Festival (東山温泉お湯かけまつり). August 10. Geisha from Higashiyama Onsen, known as geigi, are carried in portable shrines and throw water from the onsen (oyukake) onto onlookers. (updated Feb 2024)
- Higashiyama Onsen Bon Odori, 東山温泉盆踊り. August 12. (updated Feb 2024)
- Aizu Festival (会津まつり). Late September. Events are held around the castle along with a parade in the town (updated Feb 2024)
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