Culture Rikugien Garden 4.8 (4Reviews) Established in 1695, Rikugien Garden (六義園, Rikugien) is one of Tokyo's most famous gardens. The traditional Japanese garden is renowned for i..
Culture Itokawa Promenade Sakura Festival 2026 Jan 10th - Feb 8th The scenic Itokawa Promenade in the center of Atami City is famous for its early-blooming Atamizakura, which color the area with..
Culture Miyajima Fireworks Festival 2026 Mid Oct Hiroshima's most famous fireworks display. Amazing, colorful bursts shot from the water in front of the huge red tori gate in..
Culture Zenkoji Temple 5 (1Review) Zenkoji Temple in Nagano Prefecture is considered one of the most popular temples in Japan and is the largest in the country after the Todai-ji of Nara...
Culture Matsumoto Castle Ice Sculpture Festival 2026 Late Jan The Matsumoto Castle Ice Sculpture Festival has been running for over 30 years now, with a variety of skillfully designed works..
Culture Isaniwa Shrine Thought to be at least 1,000 years old, Isaniwa is one of Japan’s three shrines dedicated to the deity Hachiman. After climbing a long stretch of stone..
Culture 1,000 Samurai Procession in Nikko 2026 Monday - May 18th Designated as a World Heritage site since 1999, thousands of locals gather at Toshogu Shrine to parade in Nikko’s traditional ..
Culture Osaka Castle 3.7 (7Reviews) Osaka Castle is one of the city’s most iconic sites and draws numerous visitors to its spacious park and imposing keep every year. Osaka Castle was..