Festival Events in Japan

Nijo Castle Sakura Festival 2026

Tokyo-based art collective Naked once again has a hand in these stunning, seasonal illuminations.

Imamiya Shrine Yasurai Festival

Step under the flowers and shake off bad luck at Kyoto’s Yasurai Festival, one of the city’s three most unusual traditional celebrations.

Kawanishi Genji Festival

The Kawanishi Genji Festival celebrates a Japanese literary classic-"Tale of Genji".

Shizuoka City Festival

The Shizuoka Festival is Shizuoka City's biggest spring festival.

Shingen-kō Festival and Samurai Parade

According to organizers, this is the largest samurai parade in the world.

Beppu Onsen Festival

Show your gratitude for some of Japan's most sought-after thermal waters at the Beppu Onsen Festival

Misato Plum Festival

Plum blossoms, ume snacks, and sweeping views. Misato’s plum season is unmissable.

Tsunan Snow Festival

Sky lanterns light up the night, snowboarders take on epic jumps, and local food stalls bring Niigata’s snow country to life at the Tsunan Snow Festival.

Atami Plum Blossom Festival

Enjoy the early sights of plum blossoms blooming at the Atami Plum Blossom Festival.

Osaka Miyoshi Nagayoshi Warrior Procession

Expect plenty of photo ops, clashing steel, and a crowd that loves a bit of samurai drama.

Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Festival

Enjoy the warmth of an onsen in the middle of a winter wonderland.

Lake Akan Ice Fireworks Festival

Winter joy and nightly fireworks on frozen Lake Akan.

Sky Kotatsu Osaka Ferris Wheel

The Osaka Wheel transforms into the Kotatsu Ferris Wheel, offering a cozy gondola ride complete with heated tables, warm oden, and hot sake.

Hirayu Frozen Waterfall Light-Up Festival

A massive waterfall in the Japanese Alps freezes solid and is lit up at night.

Chinese New Year Festivities

Celebrate Lunar New Year in Kōbe.

Chitose and Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival

Make the most of the cold and savor winter at the Chitose and Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival in Hokkaido.

Katsuyama Sagicho Festival

A 300-year-old fire festival with moving stages and live performances.

Yamanakako Ice Candles Festival

See the spectacular scene of hundreds of ice candles being lit up.

Tōkamachi Snow Festival

Experience the snowy splendor of Tōkamachi, Niigata.

Ojiya Balloon Festival

Hot air balloons in the snow and more.

Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival

Light up a cold winter's day with this lantern festival.

Ouchijuku Snow Festival

There's competitive soba noodle-eating and handmade snow lanterns to look forward to.