May 2024: 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!
Get ready for Children's Day on May 5, and find out where to find colorful carp streamers called koinobori.
Cherry blossoms, spring festivals and the promise of summer: April is one of the best times to be in Japan!
Think about adding this walk to your itinerary.
Do you prefer to paddle past the cherry blossoms or to gaze at romantic nighttime illuminations?
For 2023, cherry blossoms in Kyoto are expected to start around the end of March and to be in full bloom around early April.
Find out when's best to see sakura in all the major cities around the country.
Plum blossoms, spring festivals, the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka and more!
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.