Heike Taisai Festival (Yunishigawa Onsen)
Spend a romantic evening at the snowy Yunishigawa Igloo Festival, Kamakura Matsuri. (Nikko / 日光市)
Autumn colors in Shiobara Onsen
Visit autumn Shiobara Onsen to enjoy views of the beautiful mountains, rivers, valleys, and waterfalls. And don't forget the hot springs! (Nasu-Shiobara City / 那須塩原市)
Sakura viewing on Watarase Valley Railway (Open-air train) – 2hrs from Tokyo
Take the Watarase Valley railway train to see the beautiful Sakura cherry flowers and Plum bloom (Kiryu city, Midori city & Nikko city / 桐生市, みどり市,日光市)
Hojo Festival in Yorii – 1h 45min from Tokyo
Visit Yorii Hojo Festival in Yorii (Yorii Hojo Matsuri) to see the ultimate Samurai battle and sword fight! Don't miss it! (Yorii Town / 寄居町)
Suigo Itako Iris Festival – 70 min from Tokyo
Visit a Edo-themed Japanese festival surrounded by beautiful iris flowers beside a historical Japanese canal. (Itako City / 潮来市）
Nikko Yayoi Festival (April 16th – 17th)
Travel to Nikko to have a fun cultural experience watching the Nikko Yayoi Festival. 13th to 17th of April every year. (Nikko City / 日光市)
Mt. Akagi Sakura Festival (Akagi Nanmen Senbonzakura)
Akagi Sakura Festival (Akagi Nanmen Senbonzakura cherry blossom festival). Japan's top 100 Sakura viewing spots. (Maebashi city, Akagi Area / 前橋市, 赤城エリア)
Night Sakura at Kinugawa Onsen
Enjoy a Night Sakura at Kinugawa Onsen (Kinugawa Mangekyo Festival). Relax in a hot spring and enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms. (Nikko City / 日光市)
Sakura Viewing in Kumagaya
Visit Kumagaya City to view the amazing Sakura & Canola blossoms nearby Tokyo! (Kumagaya City / 熊谷市）
Nagatoro Fire Festival
Visit Nagatoro Fire Festival (Nagatoro Himatsuri) to watch monks walk over fire! (Nagatoro Town / 長瀞町）
Ashikaga Flower Park Illuminations – 90min from Tokyo
Come and enjoy the astonishing Ashikaga Flower Park illuminations in Ashikaga City, voted No.1 in Japan! (Ashikaga City / 足利市)
Famous Ashikaga Flower Park Wisteria
Come and view the amazing Ashikaga Flower Park with the great wisterias in full bloom. (Ashikaga City / 足利市)
Yunishigawa Igloo Festival (Beautiful snowy wonderland)
Spend a romantic evening at the snowy Yunishigawa Igloo Festival, Kamakura Matsuri. (Nikko / 日光市)
Yoroi Toshikoshi Festival (Samurai Festival in Ashikaga)
Take part in a cool Samurai festival and become a samurai at Yoroi Toshikoshi! (Ashikaga City / 足利市)
Mito Plum Festival (Ume Flowers Blooming)
Visit Mito Plum Festival at Kairakuen Garden (one of Japan's Greatest Gardens) to celebrate early spring with lovely plum blossoms. (Mito city / 水戸市)
Watarase Valley Railway Autumn View (Open-air train)
Take the Watarase Valley railway train to see the beautiful autumn leaves on the open-air train. (Kiryu city, Midori city & Nikko city / 桐生市, みどり市,日光市)
Frozen Fukuroda Falls (Fukuroda No Taki Waterfall)
The frozen Fukuroda Falls is a remarkable waterfall to see in January. Visit the observation deck, to see the 120m waterfall close-up. (Daigo Town / 大子町)
Chichibu Night Festival (Chichibu Yomatsuri)
Chichibu Night Festival is a traditional Japanese festival registered as a UNESCO heritage. The highlight is the beautiful floats and fireworks on both nights. (Chichibu City / 秩父市)
Izumoiwai Yabusame Festival (Horseback archery Festival)
Witness the 1,000-year-old horseback archery tradition at Izumoiwai Yabusame Festival near Tokyo. (Moroyama Town / 毛呂山町）
Tochigi Autumn Float Festival (Aki Matsuri) – 70 min from Tokyo
Find out about the Tochigi Autumn Float Festival (Tochigi Aki Matsuri) to see the traditional Edo-style Japanese floats and drumming . (Tochigi City / 栃木市)
Mashiko Pottery Fair in Autumn
Visit the largest 'Craft & Pottery Fair' held in Japan near Tokyo in November.(Mashiko Town / 益子町)
Kawagoe Festival (UNESCO Registered)
Visit the Kawagoe Festival and travel back to the Edo period Japan. Registered by UNESCO. (川越市 Kawagoe City)
Utamaro Festival in Tochigi City
Step back into Edo period history at Utamaro Festival in Tochigi city to learn about the famous Ukiyo-e artist, Kitagawa Utamaro. (Tochigi City / 栃木市)
Kochia (summer cypress) season at Hitachi Seaside Park
Enjoy walking through firey red Kochia (summer cypress) plants during October near Tokyo. (Hitachinaka City / ひたちなか市)
Kounosu Fireworks
Come see the spectacular 'world record' holding fireworks at Kounosu Fireworks! (Konosu City / 鴻巣市)
Autumn colors in Oku-Nikko and Senjogahara marshland
Visit autumn Oku-Nikko and Senjogahara marshland to see views of beautifully colored nature surrounding lakes, mountains, and waterfalls. (Nikko city / 日光市)
Kinugawa Tsukiakari Hana Kairou (Wagasa umbrellas light-up event)
Visit Tsukiakari Hana Kairou (Moonlight Flower Gallery). A fantastic illumination of Japanese traditional Wagasa umbrellas. (Kinugawa Onsen / 鬼怒川温泉）
Numata Fireworks Display
Numata Fireworks is an amazing fireworks display in Numata City. It's famous for synchronizing music and fireworks held in September. (Numata City / 沼田市）
Nagatoro Funatama Festival
Visit Nagatoro Funatama Festival to experience a Japanese river festival with beautiful river floats and fireworks. (Nagatoro Town / 長瀞町）
Mashiko Sunflower Festival
Visit Mashiko to enjoy a fun walk through a forest of sunflowers at the Mashiko Sunflower Festival. Mid-August every year. (Mashiko Town / 益子町)
Kiryu Yagibushi Festival
Kiryu Yagibushi Festival is a vibrant traditional summer festival in Japan. This 360-year-old festival's famous dance finale cannot be missed!
Yorii Tamayodo Suitengu Festival
Come and be amazed at the beautiful water floats and breathtaking fireworks at the Yorii Tamayodo Suitengu Festival! (Yorii Town / 寄居町)
Utsunomiya Japan Cup Cycle Road Race
Japan Cup (Cycle Road Race - UCI ProSeries) ジャパンカップ （宇都宮市） Watch the competition up close between the world’s top riders who compete in the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia. The organizers have confirmed that this event is GOING ahead.…
Numata Festival
Numata Festival (Numata Matsuri) 沼田まつり（沼田市） Enjoy Japan's largest Tengu mask festival The organizers have confirmed that this event is GOING ahead. We're sure this is happening, but dates & times have NOT been confirmed yet. DATE 2024 : 3rd (Sat),…
Yamaage Festival
Yamaage Festival (Yamaage Matsuri) 山あげ祭り(那須烏山市) The Festival with Japan's largest outdoor Kabuki performance- A 'UNESCO intangible heritage' The organizers have confirmed that this event is GOING ahead. We're sure this is happening, but dates & times have NOT been confirmed…
Kumagaya Uchiwa Festival
Kumagaya Uchiwa Festival 熊谷うちわ祭 (熊谷） Experience the excitement of the largest Gion Festival North of Tokyo The organizers have confirmed that this event is GOING ahead. We're sure this is happening, but dates & times have NOT been confirmed yet.…
Kuki Chouchin Festival
Kuki Chouchin Festival 久喜提燈祭り「天王様」（久喜） One of the largest lantern festivals near Tokyo The organizers have confirmed that this event is GOING ahead. We're sure this is happening, but dates & times have NOT been confirmed yet. DATE 2024 : 12th…
Mito Hydrangea Festival
Mito Hydrangea Festival (Mito no Ajisai Matsuri) 水戸のあじさいまつり（水戸） One of the best hydrangea (ajisai) viewing spots near Tokyo The organizers have confirmed that this event is GOING ahead. We're sure this is happening, but dates & times have NOT been…
Mashiko Pottery Fair – A week of Pottery and Japanese Crafts
Meet potters and buy handmade pottery at Japan's largest pottery fair in Mashiko. (Mashiko Town / 益子町)
Mt. Ohira Hydrangea Festival
Mt. Ohira Hydrangea Festival Tochigi Ajisai Matsuri とちぎあじさいまつり（栃木市） Enjoy walking up the beautiful Hydrangea hill on Mt. Ohira The organizers have confirmed that this event is GOING ahead. We're sure this is happening, but dates & times have NOT been…
Flowering 2025 (Nemophila Harmony) / Hitachi Seaside Park
Flowering 2025 - Nemophila Season (Hitachi Seaside Park) フラワーリング 2025（ひたち海浜公園） The most popular destination in Japan to enjoy Nemophila flowers. The organizers have confirmed that this event is GOING ahead. We're sure this is happening, but dates & times have…
Mystical Mitsumata Forest in Motegi
Mystical Mitsumata Forest in Motegi ミツマタ群生地 (茂木町） Witness an amazing sight of Mitsumata (paper bush) in morning sunlight. The organizers have confirmed that this event is GOING ahead. We're sure this is happening, but dates & times have NOT been…
