Accommodation Plum Blossom Season at Hakusan Park 2026 Late Jan - Late Mar After snowy winters, the signs of imminent spring are cherished in Niigata. One of the first signs that spring is on the way are..
Activities Umenomiya Taisha Plum Festival 2026 Early Mar Each year on the first Sunday in March, Kyoto's Umenomiya Taisha Shrine is home to a plum blossom festival that celebrates the..
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 Itoigawa Anglerfish Festival 2026 Early - Late Mar The Itoigawa region of Niigata is one of the prefecture's best spots for anglerfish, and the multi-venue Itoigawa Anglerfi..
Activities Sakura Season at Toyama's Matsukawa Park 2026 Early - Mid Apr Toyama's Matsukawa Park is home to around 500 cherry trees that line the banks of the Matsukawa River. It is also one of Japan's..
Activities Mitake Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Early - Mid Apr Each year during April, the Mitake area of Mie is filled with color thanks to numerous cherry trees that line the approach to the..
Activities Dogtooth Violets at Totsushozan 2026 Mid Apr - Early May Katakuri, or dogtooth violets, grow in abundance during spring in numerous parts of Japan. If you're looking for one of the..
Activities Higashimokoto Shibazakura Festival 2026 Early - Late May If you're in the Hokkaido area around May through early June, a visit to the Higashimokoto Shibazakura Festival is a must. An..