{"id":42102,"date":"2024-08-14T16:32:08","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T07:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/uncategorized\/japan-spring-festival\/"},"modified":"2024-08-15T19:02:01","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T10:02:01","slug":"japan-spring-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/en\/culture\/matsuri\/japan-spring-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Spring Festivals must visit on your trip to Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Spring in Japan is colored by beautiful cherry blossoms and traditional festivals. For foreign tourists visiting Japan, spring festivals are a great opportunity to experience Japanese culture. In this article, we will introduce the &#8220;Top 10 Spring Festivals you should definitely visit on your trip to Japan,&#8221; which are especially recommended for foreign tourists. We will explain in detail the period and appeal of each festival, so please use it to plan your trip to Japan.<\/p>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival (Aomori Prefecture)<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"http:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/sakura_aomori_hirosaki_park.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/sakura_aomori_hirosaki_park.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/sakura_aomori_hirosaki_park-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/sakura_aomori_hirosaki_park-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-days\"><\/i> Festival period: Late April to early May<br\/>Hirosaki Park is a famous spot where about 2,600 cherry trees are in full bloom, said to be the best in Japan. The cherry blossom tunnel and the illuminated cherry blossoms at night are particularly beautiful, and the scenery of cherry blossom petals covering the ground is overwhelming. There are also plenty of local food stalls, so you can enjoy delicious meals under the cherry blossoms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hakata Dontaku Port Festival (Fukuoka Prefecture)<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/fukuoka_hakata_dontaku.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/fukuoka_hakata_dontaku.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/fukuoka_hakata_dontaku-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/fukuoka_hakata_dontaku-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-days\"><\/i> Festival period: May 3rd and 4th<br\/>This is one of the largest festivals in Japan, attracting over 2 million people every year. Highlights include parades, traditional performing arts, and the Matsubayashi dance, in which people dance with rice scoops. In particular, the \u201cSo-Odori\u201d portion, where spectators can also join in the dancing, is a great opportunity to enjoy the colorful atmosphere of the festival.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Takayama Festival (Gifu Prefecture)<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/gifu_takayama_matsuri_haru.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/gifu_takayama_matsuri_haru.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/gifu_takayama_matsuri_haru-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/gifu_takayama_matsuri_haru-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-days\"><\/i> Festival period: April 14th and 15th<br\/>This festival has been registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, featuring magnificent floats and Karakuri dolls. At night, the lanterns are lit and you can enjoy a magical atmosphere that is completely different from the daytime. It is a beautiful festival that blends well with the ancient townscape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kanda Festival (Tokyo)<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tokyo_kanda_matsuri.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tokyo_kanda_matsuri.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tokyo_kanda_matsuri-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tokyo_kanda_matsuri-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-days\"><\/i> Festival period: Mid-May<br\/>This is one of the three biggest festivals in Japan, with a tradition that dates back to the Edo period. The highlight of the festival is the Mikoshi (a portable mini shrine that houses a god) procession and the gorgeous parades, which turn the center of Tokyo into a colorful festival. You can experience the fascinating intersection of history and modernity blend in this festival atmosphere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inuyama Festival (Aichi Prefecture)<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/aichi_inuyama_matsuri.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/aichi_inuyama_matsuri.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/aichi_inuyama_matsuri-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/aichi_inuyama_matsuri-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-days\"><\/i> Festival period: First Saturday and Sunday of April<br\/>This festival, which has been recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, is notable for its beautiful floats with Karakuri dolls on them. At night, the floats are decorated with lanterns and parade around the town, creating a different beauty than during the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hamamatsu Festival (Shizuoka Prefecture)<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shizuoka_hamamatsu_matsuri.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shizuoka_hamamatsu_matsuri.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shizuoka_hamamatsu_matsuri-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shizuoka_hamamatsu_matsuri-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-days\"><\/i> Festival period: May 3rd to 5th<br\/>The highlight of the festival is the large-scale kite flying battle and the lantern-lit floats procession at night. In particular, the kite flying battle is extremely magnificent, attracting the participation of many tourists. You can enjoy the traditional and vibrant atmosphere of the locality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Omizutori Ceremony (Nara Prefecture)<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/nara_omizutori.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/nara_omizutori.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/nara_omizutori-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/nara_omizutori-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-days\"><\/i> Festival period: March 1st to 14th<br\/>This is an ancient ritual held at Nigatsudo, Todaiji Temple, of which the \u201cOtaimatsu\u201d ritual at night is particularly impressive. The sight of monks holding flaming torches running around the corridors of Nigatsudo is spectacular and extremely popular with tourists.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cherry Blossom Festival at Ueno Park (Tokyo)<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"http:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/sakura_tokyo_ueno_park.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/sakura_tokyo_ueno_park.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/sakura_tokyo_ueno_park-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/sakura_tokyo_ueno_park-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-days\"><\/i> Festival period: Late March to early April<br\/>Ueno Park is one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo, with about 1,000 cherry blossom trees in full bloom. The cherry blossom tunnel and the night view with illuminated flowers are beautiful and very popular with foreign tourists. The park&#8217;s zoo and museum are also worth a visit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aoi Festival (Kyoto Prefecture)<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/kyoto_aoi_matsuri.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/kyoto_aoi_matsuri.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/kyoto_aoi_matsuri-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/kyoto_aoi_matsuri-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-days\"><\/i> Festival period: May 15th<br\/>Aoi Festival is one of the three major festivals of Kyoto, with a long history dating back to the Heian period. A procession dressed in splendid Heian period costumes passes through the streets of Kyoto. You can enjoy the beautiful procession while feeling the historical atmosphere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Naha Hari Festival (Okinawa Prefecture)<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/okinawa_naha_hari.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/okinawa_naha_hari.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/okinawa_naha_hari-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/okinawa_naha_hari-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-days\"><\/i> Festival period: May 3rd to 5th<br\/>Highlights of the festival include traditional boat races decorated with dragons, along with Eisa dance performances, live music, and fireworks displays. This festival attracts tourists because it allows them to experience Okinawa&#8217;s unique culture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Spring in Japan is colored by beautiful cherry blossoms and traditional festivals. For foreign tourists visiting Japan, spring festivals are a great opportunity to experience Japanese culture. In this article, we will introduce the &#8220;Top 10 Spring Festivals you should definitely visit on your trip to Japan,&#8221; which are especially recommended for foreign tourists. 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