Kyoto Hanezu Dance and Plum Festival
An enchanting festival with a dark backstory. Witness beautiful plum blossoms and a solemn dance at the Hanezu Odori Dance Festival in Kyoto.
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Kitano Odori
The first of Kyoto's annual spring geisha performances, performed by the geiko and maiko of Kamishichen.
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Kiyomizu-dera Spring Illuminations
To celebrate the change to spring, Kiyomizu-dera will hold a night event to brighten up the foliage.
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Illumination at Hirakata Amusement Park in Osaka
Hirakata Park’s illuminations return. Explore seven themed light areas, including a 13-meter Flower and Fairy Tree, 500 glowing lanterns, and 20 illuminated rides.
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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.
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Nagoya Castle Cherry Blossom Festival
Nagoya's biggest spring festival will be taking place on the grounds of the famous Nagoya Castle.
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Expo ’70 Sakura Expo
Expo '70 Commemorative Park is known for being one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots.
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Huis Ten Bosch Tulip Festival 2026
There's a little Netherlands in Nagasaki and in spring it transforms itself into a tulip paradise.
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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.
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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.
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Yodogawa Park Cherry Blossom Festival
A 1.4 km stretch of cherry trees in full bloom, food stalls serving seasonal bites, and a riverside path perfect for a slow stroll under the petals.
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Kyoto Toji Temple Cherry Blossom Illuminations
Kyoto is no stranger to spectacular sakura views, but Toji Temple's nighttime atmosphere is something else entirely.
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Nijo Castle Sakura Festival 2026
Tokyo-based art collective Naked once again has a hand in these stunning, seasonal illuminations.
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Osaka Castle Cherry Blossom Illumination
With extended evening hours, food stalls, and a rare chance to see Osaka’s iconic castle framed by illuminated cherry blossoms, this is nighttime sakura viewing at its most enchanting.
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Hikone Castle Cherry Blossom Festival 2026
This nighttime event lights up the thousands of cherry blossoms at Hikone Castle near Lake Biwa.
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