Culture Kibitsu Shrine Hydrangea Festival 2026 Late Jun The Kibitsu Shrine Hydrangea Festival is a two-day event where visitors can enjoy approximately 1500 of the blooms in varying shades of blue, pink, and
Culture Otakiyama Saihoin Hydrangea Festival 2026 Mid - Late Jun for a peaceful escape into nature this rainy season, make your way to Otakiyama Saihoin Temple in Bizen, Okayama Prefecture for their annual hydrangea festival
Culture Sakurayama Wind Chime Festival 2026 Mid Jul - Late Aug During summer, Takayama’s historic Sakurayama Hachiman Shrine comes alive with the gentle sounds of the Sakurayama Wind Chime Festival.
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Culture Tsurugi Horai Festival 2026 Early Oct The Tsurugi Horai Matsuri is a festival held every October in Tsurugi, Hakusan.
Culture The Hanamaki Festival 2026 Mid Sep The Hanamaki festival is held on the second Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of September each year.
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Festivals Tokyo Hula Festival 2026 Mid Jul First held in 2002, the festival celebrates the friendship between Ikebukuro and Hawaii, where 13% of its residents are Japanese Americans.