April 2025 Events in Japan

Grand Sumo Minoh Expo Tournament

Sumo Minoh Expo is one of the most highly-anticipated sumo events of the year.

Kitano Odori

The first of Kyoto's annual spring geisha performances, performed by the geiko and maiko of Kamishichen.

Kiyomizu-dera Spring Illuminations

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

Shingen-kō Festival and Samurai Parade

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

Umekoji Handicrafts Market

Discover handmade treasures and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere at Kyoto’s Umekoji Handicrafts Market, a monthly gathering of artisans and creators.

Huis Ten Bosch Tulip Festival 2025

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

Nijo Castle Sakura Festival 2025

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

Maruyama Park Weeping Cherry Tree Illumination

The light-up event of the weeping cherry tree at Maruyama Park in Kyoto is a must-see annual tradition.

Expo ’70 Sakura Expo

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

Fukuoka Phantom Castle

See Fukuoka Castle shine in all its glory at this special illumination event happening between March and April.

Nagoya Castle Cherry Blossom Festival

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

F1 Japanese Grand Prix

Japan's premier motor racing event takes place at the Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture each year.

Shizuoka Matsuri

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

Inuyama Festival

Celebrate the blooming of the cherry blossoms at the Inuyama Festival

Miharu Takizakura Cherry Blossom Light up

Miharu Takizakura in Fukushima is known as the "waterfall cherry tree" and is one of Japan's major cherry blossoms spots.

Hiroshima Mint Cherry Blossom Viewing

The Hiroshima branch of the Japan Mint has a garden of late blossoming cherry trees.

Osaka Mint Bureau Cherry Blossom Viewing

See late blooming cherry blossoms in Osaka this spring.

Hanabi Illusion 2025

Japan's earliest 'summer fireworks festival' takes place in Okinawa in April!

Okazaki Canal Boat Rides

See the beauty of cherry blossoms in bloom from the water.

Fuji-Kawaguchiko Cherry Blossom Festival 2025

Take this chance to visit Kawaguchiko during cherry blossom season and be rewarded with an incredible view of Mount Fuji.

Osaka Castle Spring Festival

Make the most of sakura season at the Osaka Castle Spring Festival, happening from February 21 to April 15.

Takayama Spring Festival

The Takayama Spring Festival is one of Japan's most famous festivals.

Kawanishi Genji Festival

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

Heian Jingu Reisai Festival

This annual festival features an opportunity to see geiko (the geisha of Kyoto).