Festivals

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Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival

Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival

Head to Aomori’s Hirosaki Castle Park for one of the last cherry blossom festivals of the season.

Tanto Tulip Festival

Tanto Tulip Festival

Experience over a million tulips in full bloom at the Tanto Tulip Festival in Hyogo.

Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Festival

Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Festival

The Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring in one of Japan's most historic towns in Akita Prefecture.

Takayama Spring Festival

Takayama Spring Festival

Head to the historical district of Takayama and celebrate the start of spring in this city nestled in the Japanese Alps. 

Nagahama Hikiyama Festival

Nagahama Hikiyama Festival 

Designated by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, Shiga Prefecture’s Nagahama Hikiyama Festival is one of the three great Japanese festivals featuring floats.

Kumano Hongu Shrine Festival

Kumano Hongu Shrine Spring Festival

The Kumano Hongu Shrine Spring Festival is one of the most important Shinto events in Wakayama.

Akashi Park Cherry Blossom Festival

Akashi Park Cherry Blossom Festival

Celebrate spring at Akashi Park’s Cherry Blossom Festival, one of Japan’s top cherry blossom viewing spots!

Odawara Castle Park

Odawara Castle Park

Odawara Castle Park is an ideal getaway from bustling Tokyo to enjoy a full day of flower viewing, historical tour and amusement for the whole family.

Kitakami Tenshochi Cherry Blossom Festival

Kitakami Tenshochi Cherry Blossom Festival

The Kitakami Tenshochi Cherry Blossom Festival in Iwate Prefecture embodies a celebration of life, nature and culture.

Rokko Island Tulip Festival

Explore the Rokko Island Tulip Festival, featuring 30,000 tulips and a variety of fun, family-friendly events!

Arima Onsen Cherry Blossom Festival

Arima Onsen Cherry Blossom Festival

Experience the enchanting beauty of cherry blossoms and historic hot springs at Arima Onsen’s spring festival!