- Tsuyama Cherry Blossom Festival, Kakuzan Park. Early to mid-Apr. Tsuyama is known in Okayama prefecture as the best place to view cherry blossoms in the spring. The Cherry Blossom Festival features an impressive 5,000 cherry trees. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful flowers among the ancient castle ruins. There is also a Daimyo Procession parade. (updated Jul 2020)
- Gongo Festival. First Sa-Su in Aug. In honor of Gongo (a kappa, one of Japan's mythical creatures), the Gongo Festival is a lively celebration with parades in the daytime and fireworks at night. The festival is held alongside the Yoshii River and on the opposite side are various vendors and food stands. Lanterns are hung from above and the fireworks are shot over the river. (updated Jul 2020)
- Tsuyama Matsuri, Tokumori Shrine. Mid-Oct. The highlight of this festival is the Daimyo Procession, in which they carry a portable shrine (mikoshi) from the shrine down through the Tamachi District. (updated Jul 2020)
- Izumo Street Festival, Joto Street. First Su in Nov. This festival features a parade of individuals dressed in traditional Japanese clothing to remind everyone of the city's history as a part of the ancient pilgrimage to Izumo Shrine. Various other performances and events, such as tea ceremonies, are also held. (updated Jul 2020)
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