Flowers Events in Japan

Gion Shirakawa Evening Cherry Blossom Illuminations

For just a short window in late March and early April, the sakura in Gion's Shirakawa area are illuminated.

Nagoya Castle Cherry Blossom Festival

Nagoya's biggest spring festival will be taking place on the grounds of the famous Nagoya Castle.

Expo ’70 Sakura Expo

Expo '70 Commemorative Park is known for being one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots.

Huis Ten Bosch Tulip Festival 2026

There's a little Netherlands in Nagasaki and in spring it transforms itself into a tulip paradise.

Kiyomizu-dera Spring Illuminations

To celebrate the change to spring, Kiyomizu-dera will hold a night event to brighten up the foliage.

Misato Plum Festival

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

Jonan-gu Weeping Plum and Camellia Festival

This is what Kyoto in early spring is all about. Witness weeping plum and camellia blossoms at the city's Jonan-gu Shrine.

Osaka Expo ’70 Commemorative Park Plum Blossom Festival

Wander through 600 blooming plum trees, enjoy traditional tea ceremonies, and try local plum-inspired treats at the annual Expo '70 Plum Blossom Festival.

Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival

See early blooming cherry blossoms at Kawazu's annual flower festival.

Souriike Plum Blossom Festival

Feast your eyes upon 5,100 individual plum trees and 25 different varieties at this quaint park in Aichi.

Atami Plum Blossom Festival

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

Rurikō-in Temple Autumn Opening

Escape the madding crowds. Experience the serene beauty of Rurikō-in Temple during its autumn special viewing period.

Maple Leaves Forest at Kobe Municipal Arboretum

Discover Kobe’s Forest Botanical Garden this autumn for stunning foliage displays, guided Maple Walk tours, and the captivating “Lighting Up the Maple” illumination event.

Kōrankei Momiji Festival

Catch the colors of the autumn leaves at this traditional Maple tree festival.

Toyono Village Cosmos Festival

Sakura this, sakura that. Autumn brings cosmos flowers to Osaka.

Mt. Fuji Rainbow Flower Festival

Enjoy the vibrant colors of summer at the Rainbow Flower Festival, set against the stunning backdrop of Mount Fuji. Enjoy over 15 varieties of flowers in full bloom from August to October.

Kawaguchiko Lavender Herb Festival

This Mount Fuji town will celebrate more than 100,000 lavender shrubs. What happens? This is the time of year when the town of Fujikawaguchiko gets a brush of purple over its landscape. Taking …

Mishima Skywalk Hydrangea Festival

With 13,000 hydrangeas in 205 varieties and a selection of hydrangea-themed snacks, pay a visit to the Mishima Skywalk Hydrangea Festival to brighten up the rainy days.

Kyoto’s Yanagidani Kannon Hydrangea Week

Each June, Yanagidani Kannon in Kyoto draws visitors with 5,000 blooming hydrangeas.

Expo ’70 Hydrangea Festival

Expect a full range of hues, from soft pinks to deep blues.