Travel Guides

Discover the best festivals, events, and travel tips for Japan

St. Patrick's Day in Tokyo: Green Ireland Festival & Omotesando Parade (March 2026)

St. Patrick's Day in Tokyo: Green Ireland Festival & Omotesando Parade (March 2026)

Experience Ireland in the heart of Tokyo! The Green Ireland Festival at Yoyogi Park brings Irish music, food, and culture to Japan every March.

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February 27, 2026

Hakone in Spring: Art Museums, Hot Springs & Bakery Fests (March 2026)

Hakone in Spring: Art Museums, Hot Springs & Bakery Fests (March 2026)

A spring getaway guide to Hakone combining world-class art museums, relaxing hot springs, and seasonal events including the Kowakien Bakery Fest.

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February 27, 2026

Yokohama Cherry Blossom Trail: Ooka River, Minato Mirai & Beyond (Late March 2026)

Yokohama Cherry Blossom Trail: Ooka River, Minato Mirai & Beyond (Late March 2026)

A walking guide to Yokohama's best cherry blossom spots in late March 2026, from the riverside Ooka River Promenade to waterfront Minato Mirai.

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February 27, 2026

Cherry Blossom Rivers: 4 Stunning Riverside Sakura Walks Near Tokyo (Late March 2026)

Cherry Blossom Rivers: 4 Stunning Riverside Sakura Walks Near Tokyo (Late March 2026)

Discover Tokyo and Yokohama's most beautiful riverside cherry blossom walks — from the iconic Meguro River to the hidden gem of Gongendo. Your ultimate late March sakura guide.

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February 27, 2026

Kyoto Traditional Arts & Night Sakura: Ikenobo, Toji & Spring Temple Visits (March 2026)

Kyoto Traditional Arts & Night Sakura: Ikenobo, Toji & Spring Temple Visits (March 2026)

From the world's oldest ikebana school to night cherry blossoms at Toji's five-story pagoda — a guide to Kyoto's traditional arts and spring temple events in mid-March 2026.

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February 26, 2026

Tokyo Spring Blossoms & Beyond: Midtown, Museums & Aquariums (March 2026)

Tokyo Spring Blossoms & Beyond: Midtown, Museums & Aquariums (March 2026)

From cherry blossom corridors at Tokyo Midtown to quirky aquarium exhibits and spring museum festivals — your guide to Tokyo's best indoor-outdoor spring experiences in March 2026.

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February 26, 2026

Osaka & Fukuoka Spring Food Festivals: Strawberries, Gibier & Street Eats (March 2026)

Osaka & Fukuoka Spring Food Festivals: Strawberries, Gibier & Street Eats (March 2026)

Two of Japan's greatest food cities host unmissable spring festivals — Osaka's Strawberry Festival and Fukuoka's Kyushu Gibier Fest. Here's your guide to eating your way through western Japan.

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February 26, 2026

Moominvalley Park Spring Fireworks & Saitama Day Trips (March 2026)

Moominvalley Park Spring Fireworks & Saitama Day Trips (March 2026)

Celebrate spring with lakeside fireworks at Moominvalley Park's 7th anniversary, then explore Saitama's hidden gems — from traditional temples to nature trails.

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February 26, 2026

Spring Equinox Weekend in Japan: 7 Unmissable Events for March 20–22, 2026

Spring Equinox Weekend in Japan: 7 Unmissable Events for March 20–22, 2026

Make the most of Japan's Shunbun no Hi holiday weekend with geiko dances, rock festivals, cherry blossom illuminations, and more.

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February 26, 2026

Shonan & Enoshima: A Spring Coastal Getaway from Tokyo (March 2026)

Shonan & Enoshima: A Spring Coastal Getaway from Tokyo (March 2026)

Escape Tokyo for a day at the Shonan coast — the 43rd Enoshima Spring Festival, Moominvalley fireworks, and seaside charm await in mid-March 2026.

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February 25, 2026

Taste of Spring: Japan's Best Food Festivals in Mid-March 2026

Taste of Spring: Japan's Best Food Festivals in Mid-March 2026

From wild game in Kyushu to strawberry heaven in Osaka and sake tasting in Kyoto, discover the tastiest spring food festivals happening across Japan in March 2026.

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February 25, 2026

Beyond Tokyo & Kyoto: 5 Hidden Spring Gems to Visit in Mid-March 2026

Beyond Tokyo & Kyoto: 5 Hidden Spring Gems to Visit in Mid-March 2026

Skip the crowds and discover Japan's lesser-known spring destinations — from coastal festivals to castle cherry blossoms and theme park fireworks.

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February 25, 2026

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