Activities Saga Light Fantasy 2025-2026 Oct 4th - Jan 13th Illumination events are a staple over the winter months in Japan, and the annual Saga Light Fantasy event has now been running..
Activities Ushio Bairin Plum Festival 2026 Early Mar Taking place annually from mid-February to early March, the Ushio Bairin Plum Festival welcomes spring's arrival in a spectacular..
Culture Arita Hina Pottery Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar The Arita Hina Pottery Festival has been running for almost 20 years now, and visitors can explore a variety of traditional hina..
Activities Takezaki Castle Ruins Sakura Festival 2026 Late Mar The first ever Takezaki Castle Ruins sakura festival will be held this year, with the beautiful blue of the Ariake Sea and the pale..
Culture Arita Ceramics Fair 2026 Apr 29th - May 5th The town of Arita, the birthplace of porcelain in Japan, holds an annual ceramics fair during Golden Week.
Activities Spring Flower Festival at Mifuneyama Rakuen 2026 Early Apr - Early May Each year, Saga Prefecture's Mifuneyama Rakuen comes alive with springtime color, and their spring flower festival celebrates..
Culture Kashima Gatalympics 2026 Early Jun Japan's craziest sporting event held on the mudflats of Kashima.
Outdoors Mikaeri Falls Hydrangea Festival 2026 Early - Late Jun Every June, Mikaeri Falls in Saga Prefecture transforms into a lush landscape of color for their annual Hydrangea Festival. Set..