April Best Events in Japan

Miyako Odori

Miyako Odori

Held at the Minamiza Theatre in Kyoto from April 1st to 27th, this traditional dance of 8 scenes is a jewel of Japanese culture.
The performance features local settings through the passing of Kyoto’s four seasons and offers a dramatic finale brimming with cherry blossoms.
Witness more than 140 years of history at this classical dance.
Tickets can be purchased online.

Web site: http://miyako-odori.jp/english/

Miyako Odori

Minamiza

4.5

159 Reviews

Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto Shi Higashiyama Ward Shijyo Ohashi Ebisu

0755611155

10:00-17:00 (Subject to chan…

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Inuyama Festival

Inuyama Festival

Taking place in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture, from April 4th to 5th, what sets this festival apart is the “Yoyama.”
Traditional floats with 365 lanterns parade through the nighttime city, illuminating cherry trees and bustling streets alike—an ethereal experience not soon to be forgotten. The lanterns are lit around 6p.m.

Web site: https://inuyama.gr.jp.e.jm.hp.transer.com/festival.html

A National Treasure, Inuyama Castle

4.5

1053 Reviews

Aichi Pref. Inuyamashi Inuyama Kitakoken 65-2

0568611711

9:00-17:00(Last entry16:30)

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Takayama Spring Festival

Takayama Spring Festival

On April 14th and 15th, the city of Takayama in Gifu Prefecture holds its Spring Festival, complete with its renowned “hikiyama,” or traditional floats with ornate decorations. There are 11 of these prized floats, and 3 of them feature special puppet performances of daring displays.

Web site: http://www.hida.jp/english/festivalsandevents/4000208.html

Takayama Spring Festival

Takayama Jinya

4.0

1116 Reviews

Gifu Pref. Takayamashi Hachikenmachi 1-5

0577320643

[3/1-10/31] 8:45-17:00 (excl…

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Kamakura Festival

Kamakura Festival

From Sunday to Sunday, April 12th to 19th, Kamakura holds its annual spring festival.
Of particular interest is the “yabusame,” or mounted Japanese archery.
This time-honored display features an archer shooting targets while riding a galloping horse, and it takes place at 1 p.m. on April 19th.

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu

4.0

1615 Reviews

Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Yukinoshita 2-1-31

0467220315

6:00-20:30(21:00Gates shut )

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HitsujiyamaPark

Hitsujiyama Park (羊山公園) in Saitama Prefecture is famous for its vibrant spring arrangements of shibazakura, or moss phlox, and it’s easy to see why. With 9 varieties of shibazakura covering an area of 17,600 sq. meters, this park blossoms into a vivid wonderland during the Shibazakura Festival from late April to early May.
The crown jewel of the event, Shibazakura Hill, is sure to wow you.

Web site: https://translate.google.co.jp/translate?hl=ja&sl=ja&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnavi.city.chichibu.lg.jp&sandbox=1

Hitsujiyama Park

Saitama Pref. Chichibushi Omiya 6360

0494255209

Open 24 hours[Moss phlox hil…

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Fuji Shiba-sakura Festival

Fuji Shiba-sakura Festival (富士芝桜まつり), held April 18th to May 31th in Yamanashi Prefecture, offers stunning views of Mt. Fuji over a bright expanse of shibazakura.
Boasting more than 8 million blossoms in whimsical arrangements, this event will give you a breathtaking scene that’s distinctly Japanese.

Web site: http://www.shibazakura.jp/eng/

Fuji Shibazakura (moss phlox)

Yamanashi Pref. Minamitsurugunfujikawaguchikomachi Motosu 212

0555893031

8:00-17:00 * Check official…

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Ōfuji Festival, Ashikaga Flower Park

Featuring a 150-year-old wisteria tree whose lavender blossoms fall from 1,000 sq. meters of trellis, the Great Wisteria Festival offers up a different shade of spring.
White, yellow, and pale red wisteria form serene tunnels while azalea bushes blush from below.
Expected event dates are from April 11th to May 20th, with nighttime light-ups also planned.

Web site: https://www.ashikaga.co.jp/fujinohana_special2020/en/index.html

Ashikaga Flower Park

4.5

1008 Reviews

Tochigi Pref. Ashikagashi Hasamachou 607

0284914939

10:00-17:00 (Seasonal Subjec…

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Kurayami Festival at Okunitama Shrine

Known as the Darkness Festival, this lively event runs from April 30th to May 6th in Fuchu City.
The main spectacles take place at night, such as the procession of traditional floats and the “komakurabe,” a horseback competition where 6 riders take 3 individual laps through the street.

Web site: https://www.ookunitamajinja.or.jp/matsuri/5-kurayami.php

Okunitama Jinja Shrine

4.0

241 Reviews

Tokyo Fuchushi Miyamachi 3-1

0423622130

[Gates open time] [4/1-9/14…

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