Outdoors Ojiya Hot Air Balloon Festival 2026 Late Feb Ojiya, in Niigata's snow country, has an annual hot air balloon festival. There's both a hot air balloon competition, as..
Activities Tainai Sakura Festival 2025 Apr 19th - Apr 20th There are numerous sakura spots across Japan that are extremely well-known (and often crowded), but there are also plenty of hidden..
Activities Koide International Snowball Fight 2026 Early Feb The Koide International Snowball Fight is one of Japan's most unique festivals. Teams battle it out in groups of five to be..
Activities Sado Toki Marathon 2025 Apr 26th - Apr 27th The Sado Toki Marathon offers full and half-marathon events alongside a 10km and shorter fun run routes.
Activities Tainai City Tulip Festival 2025 Late Apr - Early May At the annual Tainai City Tulip Festival, around 800,000 tulips in 60 varieties are on display for visitors to enjoy. In addition,..
Activities The Minamiuonuma Gourmet Marathon 2025 Early Jun The Minamiuonuma Gourmet Marathon has a picturesque running route, and delicious local eats and drinks at the finish line to enjoy...
Activities Nagaoka Festival and Fireworks Rufus Starbuck Kick back on the banks of the river with snacks and drinks and prepare to be amazed by an awesomely beautiful summer fireworks display..
Activities Summer Sky Snow Festival 2025 Early Aug Held near the summit of the Hakkaisan Ropeway, the Summer Sky Snow Festival includes a sledding slope made from winter's stored..