Culture Shimada Obi Festival 2026 Mid Oct Shimada, Shizuoka is home to one of Japan's three most unusual festivals, the Obi Festival, which takes place only once every..
Culture Daidogei World Cup 2026 Late Oct - Early Nov At the start of November, the annual Street Performance World Cup will be held in Shizuoka in central Japan. It's a hugely fun..
Activities Inatori Hosono Kogen Pampas Grass Festival 2026 Late Oct - Early Dec Now running for over a decade, the Inatori Hosono Kogen Pampas Grass Festival celebrates this beautiful autumn plant with a variety..
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 Izu Shirahama Aloe Flower Festival 2026-2027 Late Nov - Early Jan The Izu Shirahama Aloe Flower Festival is a longstanding tradition spanning four decades, taking place annually from early December..
Culture Lake Hamana Gyoza Festival 2027 Mid Jan The Lake Hamana Gyoza Festival is a must-visit event for both food lovers and families alike. Held each year at the Lake Hamana..
Culture Ajiro Onsen Dried Fish Festival 2027 Mid Jan The town of Ajiro in Shizuoka has prospered as a port town since the Edo period, and is well regarded for its hot springs and seafood...
Activities Tsumekizaki Narcissus Festival 2026-2027 Dec 20th - Jan 31st The Tsumekizaki Narcissus Festival is held every year from December 20th until January 31st, when over 3 million white daffodils..