February 2025 Events in Japan

Ashikaga Flower Park Illuminations 2024

Visit one of the best illuminations in Japan and relive the wonder of the spring wisteria.

Saidai-ji Eyo Hadaka Festival

Another one of Japan's renowned "naked" festivals (sort of).

Otaru Snow Light Path Festival 2025

A quieter alternative in Sapporo's beautiful snows.

Ichiya Kanjo (One Night) Festival

A smaller, but unique festival in Osaka for fans of traditional Japanese culture

Lake Kawaguchiko Winter Fireworks

Start the new year with a bang. Using Mount Fuji as a backdrop, this colorful fireworks display is a sight to behold.

Osaka Marathon 2025

Pound the asphalt or cheer from the sidelines at the Osaka Marathon 2024

Zao Snow Monster Festival

While most snow festivals feature man-made sculptures, the snow monsters of Zao are entirely natural.

Baikasai Plum Blossom Festival

Stunning plum blossom, tea ceremonies, and even Geisha make an unmissable event.

Lake Towada Winter Story of Light

Visit an illuminated winter wonderland with fireworks each night in Aomori.

Katsuyama Sagicho Festival

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

Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2025

Head to Nagasaki Lantern Festival to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

Shigisan Tiger Festival

Attend a parade that features a portable shrine topped with a tiger and traditional Japanese instruments.

Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival

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

Atami Plum Blossom Festival

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

Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Festival

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

Kujuku Islands Oyster Eating Festival

Feast on this winter delicacy that was fetched fresh from nearby waters.

Souriike Plum Blossom Festival

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

Sapporo White Illumination

See the snowy streets of Sapporo lit up with illuminations

Huis Ten Bosch Tulip Festival 2025

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

Osaka Castle Spring Festival

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