May 2025: Top Events Around Japan
Giant battling kites, a thousand-samurai march, flower festivals and more!
Giant battling kites, a thousand-samurai march, flower festivals and more!
The blooms are fashionably late. Here's when to see sakura in all the major cities.
Castle grounds, sprawling parks — and somewhere extra special.
From temples to riversides, geisha districts — and more.
Riverside paths, real castle moats, pagodas and more.
Plum and cherry blossoms, spring festivals, the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka — and more!
Get ready for Children's Day on May 5, and find out where to find colorful carp streamers called koinobori.
Think about adding this walk to your itinerary.
Experience tens of thousands of cherry trees on this magical mountain in Nara.
There's just so much to see outside of the city!
Experience the ethereal "flower light path" this March.
Take advantage of the special opening of the Kyoto Imperial Palace to the public this autumn!
Wakayama Castle is an architectural beauty one hour from Osaka. Make a day trip of it in spring or autumn for stunning sights.