Activities Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura Festival 2026 Early - Late Apr Each year from around mid April to early-May, Iwate's Kitakami Tenshochi Park is home to a cherry blossom festival that celebrates the beauty of the spring
Activities Taihei River Sakura Festival 2026 Mid - Late Apr A festival is held when the blossoms are at their peak, which also typically includes a number of food vendors.
Activities Okazaki Park Wisteria Festival Kim Bergström Each year in late April through to early May, Aichi's Okazaki Park Wisteria Festival celebrates the beauty of these pretty purple blooms.
Activities Ikoma Plateau Cosmos Festival 2026 Late Sep - Late Oct As is the case with any flower festival, the dates can fluctuate slightly
Activities Hakusan Shrine Hydrangea Festival Kim Bergström Each year in June, Tokyo's Hakusan Shrine is home to an impressive ajisai (hydrangea) festival, where around 3000 blooms in various shades of purple and
Activities Mount Tsukuba Plum Festival 2026 Feb 7th - Mar 15th Held annually from mid-February through until late March, the Mount Tsukuba Plum Festival showcases the beauty of around 1000 plum trees in varying shades
Activities Summer Sky Snow Festival 2026 Early - Mid Aug Held near the summit of the Hakkaisan Ropeway, the Summer Sky Snow Festival includes a sledding slope made from winter's stored snow, stage performances
Culture Chuo Line Beer Festival 2026 Mid - Late Jul The Chuo Line Beer Festival celebrates the beer culture along its route.