Activities Icicles of Light and Winter Lanterns 2025 Feb 1st - Mar 31st Running from the start of February until the end of March, the Icicles of Light and Winter Lanterns event features illuminated icicles..
Culture Takamori Kannon-do Sakura Festival 2025 Mid Apr The Takamori Kannon-do Sakura Festival is held when the blossoms on the grounds are at their best, and along with the floral splendor..
Activities Iiyama Nanohana Festival 2025 Early May 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 2025 Late Apr - Early May 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..
Karuizawa Half Marathon 2025 Sunday - May 18th The resort town of Karuizawa in Nagano is a popular destination for various outdoor recreation pursuits, from cycling to skiing...
Culture Spring Festa at Alps Azumino National Park 2025 Mid Apr - Mid May While spring in Japan might immediately evoke visions of cherry blossoms, they're not the only flowers that can be enjoyed..
Activities Hakuba Yoo Hoo Festival 2025 May 17th - May 25th The Hakuba Yoo Hoo Festival takes place at the Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort towards the end of May, and includes hands-on workshops,..
Activities Shinshu Azumino Half Marathon 2025 Early Jun The Shinshu Azumino Half Marathon is now in its 10th year, and it's an event that showcases the area's beautiful surroundings..