Activities Shonan International Marathon 2026 Early Dec The Shonan International Marathon has been a winter tradition for over 20 years, drawing more than 20,000 runners annually to the..
Culture Rikugien Garden Autumn Illumination 2026 Late Nov - Early Dec Rikugi-en is one of Tokyo's best landscape gardens is beautifully lit up for the autumn season.
Culture National Snow Mountain Thanksgiving Festival 2026 Mid Dec Every December, winter sports fans and nature lovers head to Kurumayama Shrine in Nagano Prefecture for the National Snow Mountain..
Culture Yamashina Gishi Matsuri at Bishamondo-Monzeki 2026 Mid Dec The Bishamondo-Monzeki is a Buddhist Tendai temple located in Yamashina, Kyoto. Every December, the temple commemorates the le..
Activities Shuzenji Niji no Sato Autumn Light Up 2026 Mid Nov - Mid Dec Admiring colorful autumn leaves is an enjoyable activity at any time of day, but there's something extra special about appreciating..
Culture Kodai-ji Autumn Illumination 2026 Late Oct - Mid Dec Formally known as Kodaijusho-zenji Temple and located in the Higashiyama Mountains of eastern Kyoto, Kodai-ji Temple was established..
Culture Mount Takao Autumn Leaves Festival 2026 Late Oct - Mid Dec To the west of Tokyo, the autumn leaves of Mount Takao are celebrated each November with a month-long festival. Musical performances,..
Ishigaki Island Pottery Festival 2026 Mid Dec Ishigaki Island boasts a pottery culture as beautiful as its natural surroundings, and the Ishigaki Island Pottery Festival is an..