Festivals, exhibitions, pop-ups, and seasonal happenings across all nine regions.
By month: October 2026, November 2026, December 2026, January 2027
Over 100 cherry trees create a picturesque tunnel at this railway station, illuminated at night for spring viewing.
11–23 Apr 2027Exact date not confirmed yetAnamizu · IshikawaA two-day marathon event on Sado Island showcases the landscape and natural heritage of this habitat for the rare Japanese crested ibis.
25–26 Apr 2027Exact date not confirmed yetSado · NiigataIshioka's spring festival of lion dance culture, with performances by neighborhood groups, competitions by age category, food stalls and carnival games.
29 Apr 2027Exact date not confirmed yetIshioka · IbarakiStrawberry picking transforms into a playful experience with themed décor and character guides at Japan's largest rose-themed park.
17 Jan – 30 Apr 2027Exact date not confirmed yetYachiyo · ChibaHakusan Shrine and Hakusan Park showcase cherry blossoms in spring, with peak bloom typically occurring in mid-April.
15–30 Apr 2027Exact date not confirmed yetNiigataA traditional spring festival in Takaoka features ornate wheeled floats originating from a 16th-century court carriage.
1 May 2027Takaoka · ToyamaSpring illuminations at Kenrokuen Garden coincide with the blooming of azaleas and early cherry blossoms, creating an interplay of seasonal colors.
30 Apr – 2 May 2027Exact date not confirmed yetKanazawa · IshikawaA traditional spring festival features six ornately decorated floats assembled without nails, pulled through streets with classical hikiyama music.
3 May 2027Exact date not confirmed yetToyamaA multi-day festival in Yonezawa that ends with a reenactment of the 1561 Battle of Kawanakajima between Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen.
29 Apr – 3 May 2027Yonezawa · YamagataA traditional spring festival held over two days features three decorated floats and karakuri puppets, with origins dating to the Edo period.
3–4 May 2027Tokoname · AichiThe Yokohama Flower & Garden Festival shows horticultural heritage through garden displays, rose collections and design installations, plus workshops.
2–4 May 2027Exact date not confirmed yetYokohama · KanagawaOne of Japan's largest festivals, dating back to 1179, with parades of the Three Lucky Gods, children's processions, and modern Flower Cars.
2–4 May 2027Exact date not confirmed yetFukuokaA shrine festival at Akama-jingu in Shimonoseki honoring Emperor Antoku with Shinto rituals, offerings and performances that mark the young emperor's death.
2–4 May 2027Exact date not confirmed yetShimonoseki · YamaguchiCherry blossoms at Hirosaki Park, with illuminated trees, boat rides on the moat where the blossoms reflect in the water, and picnics under the branches.
23 Apr – 5 May 2027Exact date not confirmed yetHirosaki · AomoriAnnual shrine festival featuring traditional performing arts, portable shrine processions, and demonstrations of ancient Minato kiyari songs.
5 May 2027Exact date not confirmed yetSado · NiigataAround 600 uniquely designed scarecrows greet visitors each spring, inspired by the philosophy that amusing figures will delight viewers.
20 Mar – 5 May 2027Exact date not confirmed yetAmakusa · KumamotoColored lights and music illuminate this National Treasure temple in spring, accompanied by a market featuring local goods and specialties.
22 Apr – 5 May 2027Exact date not confirmed yetTakaoka · ToyamaThis Ishikawa festival of over 1,000 years parades three huge wheeled floats with life-size Kabuki figures, recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
3–5 May 2027Exact date not confirmed yetNanao · Ishikawa
