Events and Festivals in Japan

Bunkyo Azalea Festival

Late Mar 〜 Late Apr 2025

One of the five flower festivals of Bunkyo Ward, this time Nezu Shrine takes the spotlight. The Azalea…

Fuji Shibazakura Festival

Mid Apr 〜 Late May 2025

From mid April through to the end of May 800,000 shibazakura flowers (pink moss or phlox moss) come…

Hitsujiyama Park Shibazakura Hill

Apr 18 〜 May 11

From mid-April until early May each year Shibazakura Hill in Hitsujiyama Park in Chichibu turns a sea of…

Nemophila Harmony

Mid Apr 〜 Mid May 2025

The annual blooming of 4.5 million nemophilas (also know as “Baby Blue Eyes”) on Miharashi Hill in the…

Darkness Festival

Apr 30 〜 May 5

Kurayami Matsuri is one of Tokyo’s most popular festivals and one with a rich and long history with…

Omiya Bonsai Festival

Early May 2025

The annual Omiya Bonsai Matsuri is held in the world famous Omiya Bonsai Village in Kita-ku, Saitama. The…

Ome Grand Festival

Early May 2025

Held on the 2nd and 3rd of May every year the Ome Grand Festival (“Ome Taisai”) is—as its…

Osaka Comic Con

Early May 2025

Even if you’re not a fan of comic books and manga, you’ll have heard of Comic Con. It…

Yokohama International Costume Parade

Early May 2025

Annual parade with marching bands and dance teams that takes place during the Golden Week holidays. Check the…

Kachiya Matsuri

Early May 2025

Over 1,000 years ago the military leader Fujiwara no Hidesato came to the shrine to pray for victory…

A calendar of all the major events and festivals in Japan. Wherever possible, the link to the event’s official website is provided and visitors are advised to confirm scheduling details on the official website before attending to ensure there have not been any last minute changes.