20 Culture Dorogawa Onsen Ryusenji Temple Bryan Baier Ancient folklore, traditional architecture, a lack of crowds and stunning autumn leaves at the height of color make Ryusenji Temple in Nara's Dorogawa Onsen
Culture Ajiro Onsen Dried Fish Festival 2027 Mid Jan The Ajiro Onsen Dried Fish Festival celebrates this, with around 3000 pieces of horse mackerel to be grilled and served to attendees.
11 Culture Kansho-in Temple in Mariko Peter Sidell In the leafy Mariko district of Shizuoka in central Japan, Kansho-in is a charming Buddhist temple, home to a population of fun, interesting statues.
Culture Beppu Onsen Shower Fes 2023 Sep 9th 2023 Past Event The Beppu Onsen Shower Fes allows attendees to enjoy food, drink and music while bathing in hot spring water on a beautiful natural beach.
Culture Ureshino Onsen Station Festival 2023 Feb 11th 2023 Past Event The Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen connects Nagasaki City to Takeo Onsen in Saga Prefecture, and commenced service in late September of 2022.
Festivals Lantern Festival in Nozawa Onsen 2026 Sep 8th - Sep 9th Experience a unique mountain escape Nozawa Onsen
Culture Hina Festival of Inatori Onsen 2026 Jan 20th - Mar 31st From January 20th to March 31st, the tiny seaside town of Inatori, in the Izu Peninsula, hosts its annual 'Hina-no-tsurushikazari..
Traditional Dogo Onsen: Tradition Stripped Bare Bronwyn O'Neill Dogo Onsen, the inspiration for the Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away, is one of Matsuyama's most prized buildings and one of Japan's oldest bath houses