Culture Nagareyama City Guide Elizabeth S Ride a retro train line to a nostalgic suburb just outside Tokyo
Activities Teganuma Marsh Cycling Elizabeth S Take a refreshing ride around one of the largest freshwater marshes in the Tokyo area.
Activities Inatori Hosono Kogen Pampas Grass Festival 2025 Early Nov - Early Dec Now running for over a decade, the Inatori Hosono Kogen Pampas Grass Festival celebrates this beautiful autumn plant with a variety of fun activities.
Echigo Hillside Park Cosmos Festival 2025 Late Sep - Late Oct Nagaoka's Echigo Hillside Park is a stunning garden and recreational area, and it's home to beautiful floral displays throughout the year.
Kobe Handmade Marche 2025 Late Jun The Kobe Handmade Marche is Hyogo Prefecture's largest handmade market, and is set to include around 1000 booths selling a wide variety of handmade items
Culture Omiya's Green Hub and Scenic Zone Arlene Bastion The Shrine makes for a peaceful wandering about, with a wide courtyard... Omiya Park is so close by, just separated by a bridge over a scenic pond
Culture Japan Mochi Festival 2025 Mid Oct The National Mochi Summit is a two-day celebration of this, and it takes place in Ichinoseki City, Iwate.
Culture Kawaguchi Nabe Festival 2025 Early Dec If you're a nabe fan or you're looking to try it for the first time, be sure to check out the Kawaguchi Nabe Festival.
