Culture Kobe Countdown Festival 2026-2027 Dec 31st - Jan 1st The Kobe Illuminage Countdown Festival is an annual New Year's Eve event beloved by many visitors. This year, to commemorate..
Culture Kyoto Oimo Daisakusen 2026 Mar 26th - Mar 29th The Kyoto Oimo Daisakusen event at Umekoji Park is a celebration of the versatile sweet potato, and last year's event drew in..
Culture Senhime Peony Festival 2026 Mid Apr Peonies are known for their large, fragrant blooms, and they can be enjoyed at several places in Japan including the Senhime Peony..
Activities Osaka Castle Illuminage 2026-2027 Early Nov - Early Feb The Osaka Castle Illuminage event brings historically-themed lights to this popular attraction.
Culture Yamashina Gishi Matsuri at Bishamondo-Monzeki 2026 Mid Dec The Bishamondo-Monzeki is a Buddhist Tendai temple located in Yamashina, Kyoto. Every December, the temple commemorates the le..
Activities Sky Kotatsu Ferris Wheel 2025-2026 Early Dec - Late Feb While usually used in the home, the kotatsu has been creatively reimagined with the Sky Kotatsu Ferris Wheel event, a popular seasonal..
Culture Reikanji Temple Camellia Event 2026 Late Mar - Mid Apr Kyoto's Reikan-ji Temple is often known as the camellia temple thanks to the large number of flowers that bloom on the gro..
Culture Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Late Mar If you're looking for a fun event to celebrate sakura season with a party-like atmosphere, check out the Ogimachi Cherry Blossom..