Culture Ryoan-ji Temple 5 (1Review) Ryoanji Temple is home to Japan’s most famous Zen stone garden and one of Kyoto’s most iconic scenes. Believed to be built back in the Muromachi period..
Culture Osaka Auto Messe 2027 Mid Feb The Osaka Auto Messe has been an annual event on the Kansai calendar since 1997. This auto show has a particular focus on car customization,..
Culture Nagoya Castle 4 (3Reviews) Nagoya Castle is located in Aichi Prefecture and was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu. The Hommaru Palace, completed in 1615, served as the official residence..
Culture NAKED Garden of Light Heian Shrine 2025-2026 Dec 19th 2025 - Jan 18th 2026 Past Event This winter, Heian Shrine in Kyoto will host the NAKED Garden of Light Heian Shrine event, where visitors will experience a unique..
Culture Tokiwadaira Sakura Festival 2026 Mar 28th - Mar 29th Running for half a century as of 2024, the Tokiwadaira Sakura Festival takes place along a two-kilometer stretch of Tokiwadaira..
Culture Capybara Onsen at Suzaka City Zoo 2026-2027 Early Nov - Late Feb The Suzaka City Zoo in Nagano Prefecture is currently hosting a capybara hot spring event until April 25th, where visitors can appreciate..
Culture Kamakura Buddha (Kamakura Daibutsu) 4.5 (11Reviews) The Kamakura Buddha, also known as the Great Buddha of Kamakura, is one of Japan's most revered cultural landmarks. Located at Kotoku-in, a Buddhist..
Culture Kinugawa Onsen Oni Festival 2027 Early - Late Feb Each winter, Kinugawa Onsen turns into a celebration of good fortune and fun with the Kinugawa Onsen Oni Festival. From late January..