Mito Plum Blossom Festival (Mito no Ume Matsuri)/水戸の梅まつり – 1.5 hrs from Tokyo
Mito Plum Blossom Festival celebrates early spring with lovely plum blossoms. Visit Kairakuen, one of Japan's Greatest Gardens! (Mito city / 水戸市)
Yoroi Toshikoshi Festival (Samurai Festival) – 1 hour 20min from Tokyo
Become a samurai at Yoroi Toshikoshi (Ashikaga Samurai Festival) in Ashikaga (Ashikaga City / 足利市)
Yunishigawa Snow Igloo Festival (Kamakura Matsuri) – 3 hours from Tokyo
Spend a romantic evening at the Yunishigawa Snow Igloo Festival, Kamakura Matsuri. (Nikko / 日光市)
Frozen Fukuroda Waterfall (Fukuroda no taki) / 袋田の滝氷瀑- 3H from Tokyo
The frozen Fukuroda waterfall is a remarkable view to experience in January. Visit the observation deck, to see the 120m waterfall close-up.
