Culture Noto’s Kiriko Festivals Alena Eckelmann The Noto Peninsula is famous for its Kiriko Festivals. Kiriko are large lanterns that are carried around during summer festivals on Noto.
Culture Atami Castle Cherry Blossom Festival Kim Bergström There are a myriad of cherry blossom festival during spring, and the grounds of Shizuoka's Atami Castle are home to one of the most picturesque.
Echigo Hillside Park Cosmos Festival 2026 Late Sep - Late Oct Cosmos bloom prolifically across the park grounds during the autumn season, and during this time a festival is held to celebrate them.
Culture Samurai Festival at Ueno Park 2027 Mid Jan Now in its 5th year, the Samurai Festival at Ueno Park allows attendees to experience Japanese history through samurai culture.
Activities Minamiizu Sakura and Nanohana Festival 2027 Early Feb - Mid Mar The Minamiizu Sakura and Nanohana Festival celebrates both blooms alongside the Aono River in Shizuoka.
Wonderful Nature Village Hydrangea Festival 2026 Early Jun - Early Jul They've been hosting an annual hydrangea festival for over 45 years now, and the event showcases the beauty of around 15,000 flowers in an impressive 60
Culture ARTBAY Tokyo Art Festival 2024 Sep 27th - Oct 6th 2024 Past Event That's the intent of the ARTBAY Tokyo Art Festival, a large-scale event which will be held at multiple venues around the Odaiba waterfront area.
Culture Starry Sky Summer Festival 2025 Jul 18th - Sep 23rd 2025 Past Event The Starry Sky Summer Festival at the Konica Minolta Planetaria Tokyo provides the fun atmosphere of a summer matsuri without the stifling conditions.