Events and Festivals in Japan

Yokohama Flower Garden

Early May 2026

The Yokohama Flower Garden is a signature spring event held annually at the historic Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. Each year, the…

Bunkyo Azalea Festival

Apr 1 〜 Apr 30

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

Hitsujiyama Park Shibazakura Hill

Apr 3 〜 May 6

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

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 now the purple flowers…

Hana Matsuri

Apr 8

This event at Sensoji Temple celebrates the Buddha’s birthday on 8 April and is more formally called Bussho-e…

Wanwan Carnival

Apr 10 〜 Apr 12

The Wanwan Carnival is a weekend event for dog lovers and owners alike. There are demonstrations and exhibitions,…

Fuji Shibazakura Festival

Apr 11 〜 May 24

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

Nikko Yayoi Festival

Apr 13 〜 Apr 17

The Yayoi Festival (弥生祭, Yayoi Matsuri) is held on the 13 to 17 of April each year at…

Nemophila Harmony

Mid Apr 〜 Early May 2026

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

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…

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.