Cherry Blossoms
- Mid-March～Mid-April Various Locations
- Spring is the perfect season to admire cherry blossoms in Kimino. Fall in love at first sight of picturesque lanes lined with flowers along spring mountains, vibrant with cherry blossoms.
Mt. Oishi Grass Burning
- Late～March
- Mt. Oishi (Oishi Highlands)
- Kimino Town Industry Division 073-489-5901
- In order to preserve and revitalize this meadow of Japanese pampas grass at Oishi Highlands, the town performs a controlled grass burning. Stand in awe before billowing flames at this must-see event.
Mt. Oishi Opening
- April 29
- Mt. Oishi (Oishi Highlands)
- Kimino Town Industry Division 073-489-5901
- When the spring buds start sprouting, the town holds a Shinto ritual for the opening of Mt. Oishi. The finale is always a crowd pleaser the scattering of rice cakes!
Dance of the Fireflies
- Around～June
- Kishi River, Makuni River
- In early June, fireflies take to the skies. Behold the mysterious beauty of their wafting, flickering light. Firefly viewing season varies from year to year and can last for up to approximately one week. Why not stay at Kokyo-no-Yudo Misato-no-Yu Kajikaso? At this Japanese inn, you can soak in the spa before embarking on a firefly appreciation tour.
Summer Starscape
- July～September Various Locations
- Relation Kimino Town Misato Observatory
- Kimino Town is renowned for stargazing. On any clear night, one glance at the dazzling starry-sky will make your head spin.
Kimino Summer Festival
- August 15
- Ki-no-Nukumori Plaza(Gmap)
- Kimino Town Chamber of Commerce 073-489-3260
- Come watch as approximately 1500 fireworks illuminate the night sky. If you can master Kimino’s notoriously difficult folk song, you’ll become the talk of the town.
Red Spider Lilies
- Mid-September Various Locations
- Around the autumn equinox, various places throughout town are carpeted with red spider lilies. The contrast of radiant red spider lilies, golden ears of rice, and a deep blue sky is one of fall’s signature features in Kimino Town.
Japanese Pampas Grass of Oishi Highlands
- September～November (Year-round)
- Mt. Oishi (Oishi Highlands)
- The Great Prairie of Oishi Mountain Preservation Society: A Nonprofit Organization 073-495-3338
- The view from Mt. Oishi Highlands,you can see one of the best sunrise and sunsets in Wakayama Prefecture”. Be moved when the sun transforms the grass into a sea of shimmering gold.
Fall Festival (Traditional Lion Dance)
- October Various Locations
- At fall festivals throughout town, witness a lion dance inspired by the legend of the ascetic, En no Ozuno. Check out this traditional performance art passed down through mountain villages.
Agriculture, Forestry, and Commerce Festival
「Persimmon Marketplace」
- Late～November
- Ki-no-Nukumori Plaza(Gmap)
- Kimino Town Industry Division 073-489-5901
- The Kimino Town Agriculture, Forestry, and Commerce Festival, commonly referred to as “The Persimmon Marketplace”, takes place annually at Fureai Plaza. Shop ‘til you drop at the many street stalls lined with Kimino’s specialty food and items including persimmon. There is a big turn-out every year, so come join the hustle-and-bustle at this free, public event.
Fureai Marathon
- Mid-December
- Nokami Fureai Park
- Kimino Town Lifelong Learning Division 073-489-5915
- Runners from all over Japan join this popular marathon. The course has been set to accommodate people of all ages, so everyone can come and have a good time!
Ayu(sweetfish) Early～June