Culture Mamada no Jagamaita Snake Festival 2026 Tuesday - May 5th Every year on the 5th of May, Mamada no Jagamaita, a rather unique matsuri involving huge 'snakes', is held in Mamada, Tochigi..
Activities Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Apr 17th - May 5th The Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival takes place at the Hirosaki Castle Park each year between April 23rd and May 3rd. Regarde..
Activities Iiyama Nanohana Festival 2026 May 3rd - May 5th Iiyama's aptly-named Nanohana Park comes alive during spring, and their annual nanohana festival is held during the latter half..
Outdoors Achi Village Peach Blossom Festival 2026 Apr 15th - May 5th From mid-April to mid-May, Nagano's Achi Village comes alive with the color of around 10,000 peach trees in bloom, filling the..
Culture Kutani Chawan Festival 2026 May 3rd - May 5th In Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, an annual Kutani Chawan (tea bowl) festival takes place for three days during Golden Week.
Activities Fujieda Wisteria Festival 2026 Late Apr - Early May There are many places to enjoy the best of wisteria season in Japan, including Shizuoka's Rengeji-ike Park. The park is home..
Culture Ie Island Lily Festival 2026 Apr 25th - May 5th Okinawa's Ie Village is packed with natural beauty year-round, but it really shines during spring when the island's lilies..
Culture Towada City Spring Festival 2026 Apr 18th - May 5th When Kanchogai Street's cherry trees are looking their best, the annual Towada City Spring Festival takes place. Along with..