Festivals Setsubun Mantoro 2026 Tuesday - Feb 3rd At the Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara, more than 3,000 lanterns in the precincts are lit up.
Culture Yukidaruma Snowman Festival: Kuwajima 2026 Early Feb See snowmen of all shapes and sizes at Shiramine and Kuwajima, deep in the mountain valleys of Ishikawa's Hakusan region.
Nagai Snow Lantern Festival 2026 Saturday - Feb 7th Every February, snow lanterns illuminate the town of Nagai, inviting you to experience a lively evening of winter wonder and community..
Activities Camellia Marathon 2026 Sunday - Feb 8th Set against the dramatic coastline and volcanic landscapes of Izu Oshima, the Camellia Marathon is a long-running community race..
Activities Tulip Fair at Okinawa Ocean Expo Park 2026 Jan 31st - Feb 8th In many parts of Japan, tulips bloom around the April to May timeframe. If you're visiting earlier than that and want to g..
Festivals Subzero Forest Ice Festival 2026 Early Feb The Subzero Forest Ice Festival in Takayama is held on the second Saturday of February every year, and it combines icicles and lights..
Activities Kobe Luminarie 2026 Jan 30th - Feb 8th Kobe Luminarie is held every year in the first two weeks of December to commemorate the Great Hanshin earthquake of 1995.