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‼️ Note that the event details may change. Please always refer to the official pages for the latest information. ‼️Follow us to stay up to date on events, festivals, matsuri and all things Japan!👉 The Miyako Odori (Cherry Blossom Dances) 都をどり Gion Kobu Kaburenjo 祇園甲部歌舞練場 Gion, Kyoto April 1 – April 30, 2026👉 Kanamara Matsuri (Festival of the Steel Phallus) かなまら祭り Kanayama Shrine 金山神社 Kawasaki, Kanagawa April 4th - 5th👉 Inuyama Festival 犬山祭 Haritsuna Shrine 針綱神社 Inuyama, Aichi April 4 – April 5, 2026👉 Takayama Spring Festival (Sanno Matsuri) 春の高山祭 Hie Jinja Shrine 日枝神社 Takayama, Gifu April 14 – April 15, 2026👉 Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Opening 立山黒部アルペンルート全線開通 Yuki-no-Otani (Snow Wall) 立山黒部アルペンルート Toyama / Nagano April 15, 2026👉 Kamakura Matsuri 鎌倉まつり Tsurugaoka Hachimangu 鶴岡八幡宮 Kamakura, Kanagawa April 12, 18, and 19, 2026 (Main events)👉 Bunkyo Azalea Festival (Tsutsuji Matsuri) 文京つつじまつり Nezu Shrine 根津神社 Bunkyo, Tokyo April 1 – April 30, 2026👉 Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival 弘前さくらまつり Hirosaki Park 弘前公園 Hirosaki, Aomori April 10 – May 5, 2026#japannow #japanfestival #japanevent #japantravel #visitjapan
The Kanamara Matsuri is also known as the Penis Festival! Held every year in early April at Kanayama Shrine just outside Tokyo, this festival focuses on fertility, relationships, and protection from diseases. You can expect giant pink portable shrines, shaped candies, decorations, and a mix of locals and visitors enjoying a fun and lighthearted atmosphere. It might be shocking at first, but it is deeply rooted in Japan’s history and symbolism. Are you going to visit? 🙋‍♀️#kanamaramatsuri #japantravel #visitjapan #japantrip #japanculture
It is the most magical time of year and we have the ultimate bucket list for you! We are talking about the best parks for hanami picnics, iconic temple views, and the most scenic backdrops in the city.#tokyosakura #cherryblossom #japantravel #tokyospring #visitjapan
‼️ Please note that the event details are subject to change. Please always refer to the official pages for the latest information. ‼️👉 Kanamara Festival かなまら祭り Kanayama Shrine 金山神社 Kawasaki, Kanagawa April 4th - 5th👉 Bunkyo Azalea Festival 文京つつじまつり Nezu Shrine 根津神社 Bunkyo, Tokyo April 1st - 30th👉 Yamakita Cherry Blossom Festival やまきた桜まつり Yamakita Railway Park 山北鉄道公園 Yamakita, Kanagawa March 29th - April 7th👉 Mt. Takao Wakaba Festival 高尾山若葉まつり Mt. Takao 高尾山 Hachioji, Tokyo April 4th - May 31st👉 Kameido Tenjin Wisteria Festival 亀戸天神社 藤まつり Kameido Tenjin Shrine 亀戸天神社 Koto, Tokyo April 4th - 30th👉 Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine Cherry Blossoms 鶴岡八幡宮の桜 Tsurugaoka Hachimangu 鶴岡八幡宮 Kamakura, Kanagawa Late March - Early April👉 Ukima Park Tulip Illumination 浮間公園 チューリップイルミネーション Ukima Park 浮間公園 Kita, Tokyo Late March - Late April👉 Ikegami Honmonji Spring Festival 池上本門寺 春まつり Ikegami Honmonji Temple 池上本門寺 Ota, Tokyo April 4th - 5th👉 Tokyo Skytree Taiwan Festival 台湾祭 in 東京スカイツリータウン Tokyo Skytree Town (4F Sky Arena) 東京スカイツリータウン 4階 スカイアリーナ Sumida, Tokyo April 4th - May 31st👉 Jindai Botanical Gardens Cherry Blossom Festival 神代植物公園「さくらまつり」 Jindai Botanical Gardens 神代植物公園 Chofu, Tokyo Late March - Early April👉 Chichibu Shrine Otaue Festival 秩父神社 御田植祭 Chichibu Shrine 秩父神社 Chichibu, Saitama April 4th👉 Yokohama Flowers and Greenery Spring Fair よこはま花と緑のスプリングフェア Yokohama Park, Yamashita Park, Nihon Odori 横浜公園、山下公園、日本大通り Yokohama, Kanagawa April 4th - May 6th#tokyonow #matsuri #japanfestival #japanesefestivals #tokyolife #tokyoevent #tokyoevents #tokyolifestyle #japanlife #japanlifestyle #traveljapan #visitjapan #visitjapanjp #discovertokyo #exploretokyo #exploringtokyo #livingintokyo #tokyolife #tokyoculture #tokyoevent #tokyoevents #tokyoexpat #tokyolover #tokyotokyo #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #tokyotrips #japantravelguide #japanguide #japantravel
Gotokuji Temple in Setagaya Ward is a historic Buddhist temple known for its association with the Maneki-neko or beckoning cat figurine. These cats are considered a huge symbol of good luck and prosperity in Japanese culture! The grounds are dotted with thousands of maneki-neko statues donated by visitors seeking blessings of good fortune. They vary in size and colour but all depict a cat raising one paw. Do you want to visit? 🤗#gotokuji #cattemple #tokyotravel #japanculture #manekineko
Here are other fun spring activities you should try: 1. Tea-picking and tea field experience 2. Embark on a Foot Journey around twon 3. Indulge in the Flavors of Spring 4. Immerse Yourself in a Floral Wonderland 5. Have a Picnic 6. Experience the Sweetness of Spring with Strawberry Picking 7. Embrace the Active Spirit of Spring with Hiking Adventures 8. Spring into Fashion: Embrace the Season with Stylish Shopping 9. Indulge in Spring Delights: Exploring Sakura Sweets 10. BBQ Delights: Dining Outdoors 11. Pick Edible Wild Plants 12. Go Clam Digging 13. See the fireflies 14. Wisteria Viewing 15. Enjoy Sake at the Opening of the Brewery 16. Go Camping 17. Cycle Around Town 18. Go to a local festival🙋‍♀️What are you excited for this year?#springinjapan #japantravel #tokyospring #japantips #visitjapan
This is the soon to reopen Edo-Tokyo Museum where you can literally walk through the city’s past. 🇯🇵 From life sized Edo streets to the transformation into modern Tokyo, it is one of the best places to actually understand Japan and not just visit it. 👀 Honestly, this might be one of the most underrated spots making a comeback soon. If you are in Tokyo, this needs to be on your list! 🙋‍♀️ Do you agree?#edotokyomuseum #tokyotravel #japanculture #japantips #tokyohistory
The sakura are due to start blooming literally any day now, and this is the exact seven day itinerary we would tell you to follow: 🌸 Day 1: Start in Tokyo to visit Skytree, Asakusa, Ueno, and the famous Meguro River 🌸 Day 2: Finish sightseeing in the capital city with Chidorigafuchi, Shibuya, Harajuku, and Shinjuku 🌸 Day 3: Travel south to Kawaguchiko to explore the ropeway, Niikurayama Sengen Park, and see Mount Fuji surrounded by sakura 🌸 Day 4: Continue to Kyoto, where you can see the blossoms in Arashiyama, Kiyomizu-dera, Gion, and Maruyama Park 🌸 Day 5: Spend a second day in Kyoto and visit Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji, Ryuhonji Temple, and Nijo Castle 🌸 Day 6: Take a day trip to Nara to see the deer in Nara Park, and cherry blossoms around Todaiji Temple 🌸 Day 7: Finish the week in Osaka with stops at Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park, Osaka Castle, and Namba#sakura #cherryblossoms #ohanami #japanspring #japanitinerary
Our favourite way to see the sakura is on these cherry blossom day trips that most people don’t know about 🤭 Here’s where to go, depending on how far you want to go outside of Tokyo: 🌸 45 minutes: Kodama 1,000 Cherry Trees, Saitama 🌸 1 hour: Kamakurayama, Kanagawa 🌸 1 hour 15 minutes: Shibuta River, Kanagawa 🌸 1 hour 30 minutes: Karasawa River, Saitama 🌸 2 hours 30 minutes: Kodama 1,000 Cherry Trees, Saitama#sakuradaytrip #tokyospring #japantravel #kanagawa #saitama
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