Events and Festivals in Japan

Nemophila Harmony

Apr 2026

The “Nemophila Harmony” at Hitachi Seaside Park is a breathtaking annual phenomenon featuring over five million “Baby Blue…

Nezu Shrine Annual Grand Festival

Mid Sep 2026

The Nezu Shrine Annual Grand Festival is a premier autumn celebration near Yanaka. Every four years the festival…

Bunkyo Azalea Festival

Apr 1 〜 Apr 30

The Bunkyo Azalea Festival (Tsutsuji Matsuri) is one of the five flower festivals of Bunkyo Ward, centered at…

Hitsujiyama Park Shibazakura Hill

Apr 3 〜 May 6

From mid-April until early May, Shibazakura Hill in Hitsujiyama Park transforms into a breathtaking expanse of moss phlox…

Kameido Tenjin Wisteria Festival

Apr 4 〜 Apr 30

The wisteria at Kameido Tenjin Shrine (亀戸天神社) were planted during the Edo period and remain one of Tokyo’s…

Fuji Shibazakura Festival

Apr 11 〜 May 24

From mid-April through late May, over 500,000 shibazakura (moss phlox) bloom near Lake Motosu in the Fuji Five…

Roppongi Hills Craft Sake Week

Apr 17 〜 Apr 29

Roppongi Hills Craft Sake Week is a premier cultural festival celebrating rice wine and artisanal heritage. Founded by…

Tokyo Craft Beer Week

Apr 20 〜 Apr 29

Celebrating its revitalized 2026 format, Tokyo Craft Beer Week sees over 150 bars and restaurants participate in a…

Nihombashi-Kyobashi Matsuri

Apr 23 〜 Apr 25

The Nihombashi-Kyobashi Matsuri celebrates the historical legacy of the “Five Routes” (Gokaido) established during the Edo period. As…

Yokohama Frühlingsfest

Apr 24 〜 May 10

The Yokohama Frühlingsfest brings an authentic German spring festival to the Red Brick Warehouse. This celebration features a…

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.