Calendar of Events
April 2024
Notes:
1. Published by Tourist Information Center of Japan National Tourism Organization and all rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. ©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization
2. Dates, times and functions are subject to change without notice. Especially schedule of outdoor events and flower festival may change due to the weather.
3. The access shows only major route. Please refer to following URL for alternative transportation from the station where you want to start.
https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
4. Japanese words appearing in the column provide the name of the event, the place and access for you to point out to Japanese passerby when you need help.
5. Please refer to URL (basically in Japanese) for each event. If you have further questions, please call TIC, JNTO at following number.
TIC, JNTO Tel : (03)-3201-3331

from overseas +81 3 3201 3331

Glossary：
Dashi/Yatai/Yama

Float

Gyoretsu

Procession

Special Remarks:
Dates and Times are shown as follows which is common in Japan.

Karakuri Ningyo

Mechanically manipulated dolls

Dates : M/DApril 3 ⇒ 4/3

Matsuri

Festival, Event

Time : 24 hours system

8:00am ⇒ 8:00

MikoshiPortable shrine

OtabishoPortable shrine resting place

8:00pm ⇒ 20:00

Hanami 花見
Hanami, Cherry Blossom Viewing is a common sight in the spring inJapan. When the cherry blossoms - "sakura" are in full bloom,
usually from the end of March to April, picnic parties amongfamilies, friends and colleagues are held under the cherry trees,
where everyone merrily enjoys eating, drinking and socializing.

<<<All event information is subject to change. Please be sure to check the latest information in advance.>>>RegionTohoku
東北

Dates

4/19

～

5/5

Pref.

Aomori
青森県

City

Hirosaki
弘前市

Venue

Hirosaki Park
弘前公園

Event

Hirosaki Sakura
Matsuri
弘前さくらまつり

Summary

Summary:
Cherry Blossom Festival with about 2,600 cherry trees on the ground of Hirosaki
Castle and along the castle's moat in Hirosaki Park.
Schedule & Key events:●daily9:00-21:00 Open-air stalls are set up
sunset-22:00 Cherry blossoms light up©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization

AccessURL

JR Ou Honsen Line to Hirosaki
Sta. From there, walk 30
JR奥羽本線弘前駅より徒歩30分
min. or take Konan 100 yen 又は弘前市内循環100円バス【弘bus to Shiyakushomae Bus
南バス】で15分市役所前下車、徒Stop (15 min.), and then
歩3分
walk 3 min.

https://www.hirosakipa
rk.jp/sakura/

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Dates

Pref.

City

Venue

Event

AccessSummary

URL

Summary:Festival in commemoration of the famous warlord "Uesugi Kenshin (1530-1578)".

Tohoku
東北

Chubu
中部

4/29

3/22

～

～

Uesugi-jinja
Shrine,Yonezawa
Yamagata Yonezawa Matsukawa River
5/3
Uesugi Matsuri
山形県
米沢市
and others
米沢上杉まつり
上杉神社、
松川河畔ほか

4/7

Aichi
愛知県

Okazaki
岡崎市

Okazaki Park,
Otogawa Riverand others
岡崎公園、
乙川堤ほか

Schedule & Key events:●4/29
Various performances such as Taiko (Japanese drum) and Minyo (folk dance) ona makeshift stage at Denkoku-no-mori Museum and Hall
JR Yamagata Shinkansen Line
JR山形新幹線米沢駅下車
Minyo-Nagashi (a parade of folk dance) from Yoneori Kaikan Museum to Denkoku- to Yonezawa Sta.
no-mori Museum and Hall
●5/3
Parade of Mikoshi of Uesugi-jinja Shrine, through the city's main street
Uesugi Gundan Gyoretsu (a parade of Samurai warriors), through the city's mainstreetKawanaka-jima Gassen (sham battle) at Matsukawa riverside

http://uesug
i.yonezawamatsuri.jp/

Summary:
Cherry Blossom Festival in commemoration of the famous feudal lords "Tokugawa
Ieyasu (1543-1616)" - the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate in Edo (presentOkazaki Park:
day Tokyo). The period of light up is subject to change depending on blooming.
Okazaki Sakura
Matsuri
岡崎桜まつりSchedule & Key events:●3/22-4/6
18:00-21:00 Cherry blossoms light up●4/7
13:30-16:00 Gyoretsu of Shogun Ieyasu and about 700 Samurai warriors fromIga Hachiman-gu Shrine to Otogawa riverbed©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization

https://okaz
JR Tokaido Shinkansen Line
岡崎公園:
to Toyohashi Sta. From there, JR東海道新幹線豊橋駅より名鉄名 akitake Meitetsu Nagoya Honsen 古屋本線で東岡崎駅下車、徒歩
kanko.jp/fea
Line to Higashi-Okazaki Sta., 15分
tureand then walk 15 min.

2/10

Region

Dates

Pref.

City

Venue

Event

Summary

AccessSummary:Festival, registered as the Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, featuring 13
gorgeously decorated Yama with Karakuri Ningyo , parading on the city's mainstreets.
Chubu
中部

Chubu
中部

4/6

4/6

～

～

4/7

4/7

Aichi
愛知県

Aichi
愛知県

Inuyama
犬山市

Haritsuna-jinja
Shrine andothers
針綱神社ほかInuyama Matsuri Schedule & Key events:
犬山祭
●4/6

Ushikubo
Ushikubo- Hachimansha
cho,Shrine,Unagoji Matsuri
Toyokawa Tennosha Shrine
うなごうじ祭豊川市
and others
牛久保町
牛久保八幡社、天王社ほか

8:00-21:45 Parade of 13 floats
11:50-14:10 Performance of Karakuri Ningyo on the floats at the shrine●4/7
8:00-21:45 Parade of 13 floats
9:20-15:50 Performance of Karakuri Ningyo on the floats at the shrine

Summary:Festival featuring leisurely-drawn Dashi , Mikoshi and folk dancers going between
Ushikubo Hachimansha Shrine and Tennosha Shrine.
Schedule & Key events:●4/6
15:30-19:30 Parade of Dashi and Mikoshi between two shrines●4/7
12:10-18:50 Parade of Dashi and Mikoshi between two shrines
20:30Mikomai (Shinto dance by children) on the floats and Ohayashi
festival music and a folk dance in the precincts of Ushikubo Hachimansha Shrine©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization

JR Tokaido Shinkansen Line
to Nagoya Sta. From there,
take Meitetsu Inuyama Line
to Inuyama Sta. (West Exit)

URL

https://wwJR東海道新幹線名古屋駅より名鉄 w.aichi犬山線で犬山駅(西口)下車
now.jp/spots/detail/67/

https://wwJR Tokaido Shinkansen Linew.toyokawa
to Toyohashi Sta. From
JR東海道新幹線豊橋駅よりJR飯田 there, take JR Iida Line to線で牛久保駅下車、徒歩5分
map.net/eve
Ushikubo Sta., and then walk
nt/000069.h
5 min.
tml

3/10

Region

Dates

Pref.

City

Venue

Event

AccessURLJR Takayama Honsen Line to
Takayama Sta., and then
JR高山本線高山駅より徒歩15分
walk 15 min.

https://www.hidatakay
ama.or.jp/r6_springfest
ival/#670

Summary

Summary:
One of the grandest festival in Japan, registered as the Intangible Cultural
Heritage by UNESCO. 12 gorgeously embellished floats gather at some sites in thecity, escorted by people in traditional attire. The festival reaches its climax when
all the floats lit up with lanterns are drawn in the city from the evening on 14th.

Chubu
中部

Chubu
中部

Chubu
中部

4/14

4/19

4/20

～

～

～

Gifu
4/15
岐阜県

4/20

4/21

Gifu
岐阜県

Gifu
岐阜県

Hie-jinja Shrine
Takayama
and others
高山市
日枝神社ほかTakayama
Matsuri
高山祭

Furukawa- Keta Wakamiyacho,
jinja Shrine and Furukawa
Hida
othersMatsuri
飛騨市
気多若宮神社
古川祭
古川町ほか

Tajimi
多治見市

Honmachi Oribe
Street andTajimi Toki
othersMatsuri
本町オリベストリート たじみ陶器まつり
ほか

Schedule & Key events:●4/14
9:30-16:00
12 floats gather at some sites in the city
10:00- & 14:00- Performance of Karakuri Ningyo on three of the floats at
Otabisho
13:00-16:00
Parade of Mikoshi from the shrine to Otabisho
18:00-21:00
Parade of all floats lit up with lanterns in the city
●4/15
9:30-16:00
12 floats gather at some sites in the city
10:00- & 14:00- Performance of Karakuri Ningyo on three of the floats at
Otabisho
12:30-16:00
Parade of Mikoshi from Otabisho to the shrine

Summary:
Annual Festival of the shrine, designated as one of the National Intangible FolkCultural Property, and registered as the Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
The highlight of this festival is Okoshi-daiko , in which partially clothed men paradeon the streets beating drums and singing folk songs.
JR Takayama Honsen Line to
Hida-Furukawa Sta.

Schedule & Key events:●4/19 daytime Parade of Yatai in the town
night
Okoshi-daiko performance●4/20 daytime Yatai will gather in the town

Summary:
Ceramic Festival. People come to buy "Mino" ceramic every spring. Many otherevents are held in the city during the festival period.
Schedule & Key events:●daily 9:00-17:00©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization

JR高山本線飛騨古川駅下車

https://www.hidakankou.jp/event/1313/

JR Tokaido Shinkansen Linehttps://taji
to Nagoya Sta. From there,
JR東海道新幹線名古屋よりJR中央 mitake JR Chuo Honsen Line to
本線で多治見駅下車、徒歩15分 ceramicfes.j
Tajimi Sta., and then walk 15
p
min.

4/10

RegionHokuriku
北陸

Kinki
近畿

Dates

Nagano
長野県

4/7

3/20

Pref.

～

4/2

Kyoto
京都府

City

Kamisatokuroda,
Iida
飯田市
上郷黒田

Venue

Shimokuroda
Suwa-jinja
Shrine下黒田諏訪神社

Kamigyoku,
Kamishichiken
Kyoto
Kaburenjo
京都市
上七軒歌舞練場
上京区

Event

Kuroda Ningyo
Joruri
黒田人形浄瑠璃Kitano Odori
北野をどり

Summary

Summary:
Local puppet play, designated as National Important Tangible Folk-Cultural
Property.
Schedule & Key events:
13:00-16:30

AccessURL

JR Chuo Honsen Line tohttps://msn
Okaya Sta. From there, take JR中央本線岡谷駅よりJR飯田線で
JR Iida Line to Sakura-machi 桜町駅または伊那上郷駅下車、徒av.com/eve
Sta. or Ina-Kamisato Sta. and 歩20分
then walk 20 min.
nts/

Summary:Japanese traditional dance by Maiko (Apprentice Geiko) and Geiko (professional
female entertainers in Kyoto). Admission tickets are 6,000 JPY or 7,000 JPY withtea, sold at box office, Kyoto Tourist Information Center "Kyo-Navi" and travel
From JR Kyoto Sta., takeagencies such as JTB, KNT. For guests with tea ticket, tea will be provided until 10 municipal bus No. 50 toKamishichiken Bus Stop (30minutes before the show started. For further information, call 075-461-0148 atmin.), and then walk 3 min.
Kamishichiken Kabukai.

https://ww
JR京都駅より市バスNo. 50で30分 w.maiko3.co
上七軒下車、徒歩3分
m/kitanoodori/Schedule & Key events:●daily 14:00- & 16:30-

Kinki
近畿

3/29

～

4/7

Hyogo
兵庫県

Himeji
姫路市

Himeji Castle
姫路城

Himeji-jo
Yozakura-kai
姫路城夜桜会

Summary:
Cherry Blossom Festival in Himeji Castle. Please enter by 20:30 for night cherry
blossom viewing. Admission fee for Nishinomaru Teien Garden is 600 JPY.
Schedule & Key events:●daily18:30-21:00
Night cherry blossom viewing in Nishinomaru Teien Garden©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization

JR Sanyo Shinkansen Line to
JR山陽新幹線姫路駅より徒歩20
Himeji Sta., and then walk 20分
min.

https://www.himejikanko.jp/ev
ent/1288/

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Region

Kinki
近畿

Kinki
近畿

Kinki
近畿

Dates

4/1

4/6

4/9

～

～

～

4/30

4/21

4/16

Pref.

Kyoto
京都府

Kyoto
京都府

Shiga
滋賀県

City

Venue

Event

Higashiya
ma-ku,
Gion Kobu
Miyako Odori
Kyoto
Kaburenjo
都をどり
京都市
祇園甲部歌舞練場
東山区

Kyoto Geijyutsu
Sakyo-ku,
GekijyoKyoto
Kyo Odori
Shunjuza
京都市
京おどり
京都芸術劇場
左京区
春秋座

Nagahama
Nagaham Hachiman-guaShrine and
長浜市
others
長浜八幡宮ほか

Summary

Summary:
Cherry Dance performed by Maiko (Apprentice Geiko) and Geiko (professional
female entertainers in Kyoto). Admission tickets are 4,000 JPY, 6,000 JPY or
7,000 JPY with tea, sold on the website. For guests with tea ticket, tea will be
provided until 40 minutes before the show started. For further information, call
075-541-3391 at Kobu Kabukai.
Schedule & Key events:●daily 12:30-, 14:30- & 16:30- (Show from 12:30 is not available on 4/25 and4/26)

Summary:
Traditional Kyoto Dance. Admission ticket is 7,000 JPY with tea, sold on thewebsite and so on. Tea will be provided until 30 minutes before the show started.
For further information, call 075-561-1151 at Miyagawa-cho Ochaya Kumiai.
Schedule & Key events:●Mon.- Fri. (There is no performance on 4/15)
13:00- & 15:30●Sat.& Sun.
12:30-, 14:30- & 16:30-

AccessURL(1) Keihan Honsen Line toGionshijo Sta. (Exit 6), andthen walk 8 min.
(2) From JR Kyoto Sta., taketaxi (20 min.)(1) 京阪本線祇園四条駅(6番出口)より徒歩8分(2) JR京都駅よりタクシーで20分(1) Keihan Honsen Line to
Demachiyanagi Sta, and takemunicipal bus No. 3 to
Kamihatecho・
Uryuyamagakuen Kyoto
Geijutsudaigaku-mae Bus
Stop（15 min.）(2) From JR Kyoto Sta., takemunicipal bus No. 5 to
Kamihatecho・
Uryuyamagakuen Kyoto
Geijutsudaigaku-mae Bus
Stop（50 min.）(1) 京阪本線出町柳駅より市バス
No.3で15分上終町・瓜生山学園 https://www.miyagawa
京都芸術大学前下車(2) JR京都駅より市バスNo.5で50 cho.jp/kyoo
分上終町・瓜生山学園京都芸術大
dori/
学前下車

https://miyako-odori.jp/

Summary:Festival designated as one of the National Important Intangible Cultural
JR Tokaido Shinkansen Linehttps://naga
Properties, and registered as the Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO,
Nagahama
to Maibara Sta. From there,featuring 4 beautifully bedecked floats, on which Kodomo Kabuki (traditional play
JR東海道新幹線米原駅よりJR北陸 hamaHikiyama Matsuri
take JR Hokuriku Honsen Line
本線で長浜駅下車、徒歩15分
by boys) are performed, being exhibited daily along the streets in the city.
hikiyama.or.
長浜曳山まつりSchedule & Key events:
Details are still to be arranged©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization

to Nagahama Sta., and thenwalk 15 min.

jp/

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Region

Kinki
近畿

Dates

4/14

Pref.

Kyoto
京都府

City

Kita-ku,
Kyoto
京都市
北区

Venue

Event

Imamiya-jinja
Shrine, Konen-ji
Temple,Kawakami Daijingu Shrine and Yasurai Matsuri
others
やすらい祭
今宮神社、
光念寺、
川上大神宮
ほか

Summary

AccessURL

Summary:Festival designated as one of the National Important Intangible Cultural
Properties, originates from a legend of the shrine having abated a serious
epidemic in ancient times. The highlight of this festival is a procession ofparishioners holding Hanagasa (big umbrellas decorated with flowers), devils andchildren dancing to the accompaniment of Japanese drums and gongs.

Imamiya-jinja Shrine:(1) From JR Kyoto Sta., takemunicipal bus No.205 or 206 今宮神社:
to Funaoka-yama Bus Stop,(1) JR京都駅より市バスNo.205又
http://www.
and then walk 7 min.
は206で船岡山下車、徒歩7分(2) Karasuma Subway Line to (2) 地下鉄烏丸線北大路駅より市 imamiyajinja
Kitaoji Sta. From there, take バスNo. 1, 北8, 12, M1, 204,.org/
Schedule & Key events:
municipal bus No. 1, Kita-8, 205又は206で船岡山下車、徒歩
11:00-14:00 Procession from Konen-ji Temple to Imamiya-jinja Shrine
12, M1, 204, 205 or 206 to
7分
11:30Procession from Kawakami Dai-jingu Shrine to Imamiya-jingu Shrine Funaoka-yama Bus Stop, andand Yasurai-mai (Shinto dance with music) in the precincts of Imamiya-jinja
then walk 7 min.

Shrine

Kinki
近畿

Kinki
近畿

4/14

4/14

Kyoto
京都府

Kyoto
京都府

Fushimiku,
Kyoto
京都市
伏見区

Daigo-ji Temple
醍醐寺(1) From JR Kyoto Sta., take
JR Tokaido Honsen Line toSummary:
Cherry-blossom viewing Procession, featuring a parade of people clad in gorgeous Yamashina Sta., and change
to Tozai Subway Line to
Ho-Taiko Hanami costumes of Momoyama period (1573-1603?) marching under the cherry
Daigo Sta.(Exit 2), and thenGyoretsu
blossoms.
walk 10 min.
豊太閤花見行列(2) From JR Kyoto Sta., walk
Schedule & Key events:
1 min. to Hotel Keihan, and13:00-15:00
Parade in the compound of the temple
then take Keihan bus to
Daigoji Bus Stop (30 min.)KamigyoShunki Reitaisaiku,Shiramine-jingu(Kemari-hono)
Kyoto
Shrine
春季例大祭
京都市
白峯神宮
(蹴鞠奉納)
上京区

Summary:
Annual Festival of the shrine, highlighted by a game of Kemari, played by theshrine priests, who loft a small ball with their insteps. If it rains, the event will becanceled.
Schedule & Key events:
10:30- Kemari game

©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization(1) JR京都駅よりJR東海道本線で山科駅にて地下鉄東西線に乗り換
え醍醐駅下車（2番出口）、徒歩10分(2) JR京都駅より徒歩1分のホテル
京阪前から京阪バスで30分醍醐寺下車

https://ja.ky
oto.travel/e
vent/single.
php?event_id=4590(1) From JR Kyoto Sta., takemunicipal bus No. 9 to(1) JR京都駅より市バスNo. 9で堀Horikawa Imadegawa Bus
川今出川下車Stop(2) 地下鉄烏丸線今出川駅 (4番(2) Karasuma Subway Line to出口)より徒歩8分
Imadegawa Sta. (Exit 4), andthen walk 8 min.

https://shiraminejingu.or.jp/annualevent/

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Region

Kinki
近畿

Dates

Pref.

Nara
奈良県

4/14

City

Katsuragi
葛城市

Venue

Taima-dera
Temple當麻寺

Event

Nerikuyo Eshiki
練供養会式

Summary

Summary:
Requiem Parade. Procession of 25 priests wearing masks and special costumes of
Bosatsu crosses a long bridge, which is believed to link this world with the Pure
Land, leading people in fancy attire.
Schedule & Key events:
16:00- Procession of Bosatsu

Kinki
近畿

Kinki
近畿

4/28

4/29

～

～

5/2

5/5

Mie
三重県

Kyoto
京都府

Ise
伊勢市

Ise-jingu Shrine
Haru-no Kagura- Naiku
Sai
伊勢神宮
春の神楽祭
(内宮)

Nakagyoku,
Mibu-dera
Kyoto
Temple京都市
壬生寺
中京区

Mibu Kyogen
壬生狂言

Summary:
Spring Festival of the shrine. Performance of Bugaku (ancient court dance withmusic) is dedicated to the shrine on a makeshift stage at Naiku. If it rains, theplace of performance will be held at Sanshuden.
Schedule & Key events:●daily 11:00Bugaku performance

Summary:
Medieval pantomime, designated as one of National Important Intangible Folk
Cultural Properties. Mibu Kyogen , 30 pantomime skits, have been handed down,
and some of them will be performed. Admission is 1,000 JPY. The number ofaudience will be limited to 400 people daily.
Schedule & Key events:●daily 13:00-17:30●5/5
18:00-21:00©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization

AccessURL(1) JR Tokaido ShinkansenLine to Kyoto Sta. From
there, take Kintetsu
Kashihara Line to Kashihara
Jingu-mae Sta., and change
to Kintetsu Minami OsakaLine to Taimadera Sta., andthen walk 15 min.
(2) JR Nara Line to Nara Sta.
From there, take Kintetsu
Nara Line to Yamato-Saidaiji
Sta., and change to Kintetsu
Kashihara Line to Kashihara
Jingu-mae Sta., and change
to Kintetsu Minami OsakaLine to Taimadera Sta., andthen walk 15 min.

(1) JR東海道新幹線京都駅より近
鉄橿原線で橿原神宮前駅にて近鉄
南大阪線に乗り換え当麻寺駅下車、徒歩15分(2) JR奈良線奈良駅より近鉄奈良線で大和西大寺駅にて近鉄橿原線に乗り換え橿原神宮前駅にて近鉄
南大阪線に乗り換え当麻寺駅下車、徒歩15分

https://www.taimadera.org/news/event12.html

JR Tokaido Shinkansen Line
to Nagoya Sta.
From there, take(1) Kintetsu Yamada Line to
Ujiyamada Sta., and thentake bus to Naiku-mae Bus
Stop (10 min.)(2) JR Rapid Train "Mie" toIse-shi Sta., and then takebus to Naiku-mae Bus Stop
(15 min.)

JR東海道新幹線名古屋駅より(1) 近鉄山田線で宇治山田駅下
車、バスで10分内宮前下車(2) JR快速"みえ"で伊勢市駅下
車、バスで15分内宮前下車

https://www.isejingu.or.jp/ritual/annual/kagur
asai.html

http://www.
From JR Kyoto Sta., takemunicipal bus No. 26 or 28 to JR京都駅より市バスNo. 26又は28 mibudera.co
Mibudera-michi Bus Stop, and で壬生寺道下車、徒歩3分
m/index.ht
then walk 3 min.
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Region

Chugoku
中国

Chugoku
中国

Shikoku
四国

Dates

City

Venue

Event

Miyajimacho,
Hiroshima Hatsukaic Daisho'in Temple Hi-watari Shiki
広島県
hi
大聖院
火渡り式
廿日市市
宮島町

4/15

4/15

Pref.

～

4/4,
&
4/6

Miyajimacho,
ItsukushimaHiroshima Hatsukaic
4/18
jinja Shrine
広島県
hi
厳島神社
廿日市市
宮島町

4/7

Ehime
愛媛県

Matsuyama
Castle,Matsuyama-jo
MatsuyamRopeway Sta.
aand others
松山市
松山城、
ロープウェイ駅
ほか

Summary

Summary:
Hi-watari Shiki , rigorous religious practice of walking on burnt charcoals in thetemple's ground.
Schedule & Key events:
11:00Ritual pray for protection from illness and disaster
13:00Hi-watari Shiki

Summary:
Peach Blossom Festival. Toka-sai Bugaku (ancient court dance with music) andToka-sai & Shin- Shin-Noh (traditional masked drama) performances are dedicated to the shrine.
Noh
桃花祭と神能Schedule & Key events:●4/15
17:00- Bugaku performance●4/16-18 9:00- Shin-Noh performance

AccessURL(1) JR Sanyo Honsen Line to
Miyajima-guchi Sta., andthen walk 5 min. to Miyajimaguchi Pier. From there, take (1) JR山陽本線宮島口駅より徒歩
ferryboat to Miyajima Pier (10 5分の宮島口桟橋からフェリーで10min.), and then walk 30 min. 分宮島桟橋下船、徒歩30分(2) JR Sanyo Shinkansen Line (2) JR山陽新幹線広島駅より市電
to Hiroshima Sta., and then
又はバスで30分広島港(宇品港)下take streetcar or bus to
車、高速船で30分宮島桟橋下船、Hiroshima Port (Ujina Port)
徒歩30分(30 min.) From there, takehydrofoil to Miyajima Pier (30min.), and then walk 30 min.

https://www.miyajima.
or.jp/event/
event_shiwa
tari.html(1) JR Sanyo Honsen Line to
Miyajima-guchi Sta., andthen walk 5 min. to Miyajimaguchi Pier. From there, take (1) JR山陽本線宮島口駅より徒歩
ferryboat to Miyajima Pier (10 5分の宮島口桟橋からフェリーで10min.), and then walk 10 min. 分宮島桟橋下船、徒歩10分(2) JR Sanyo Shinkansen Line (2) JR山陽新幹線広島駅より市電
to Hiroshima Sta., and then
又はバスで30分広島港(宇品港)下take streetcar or bus to
車、高速船で30分宮島桟橋下船、Hiroshima Port (Ujina Port)
徒歩10分(30 min.) From there, takehydrofoil to Miyajima Pier (30min.), and then walk 10 min.

https://www.miyajima.
or.jp/event/calendar04.
php

Summary:
Spring Festival to enjoy cherry blossom viewing at Matsuyama Castle. The
highlight of this festival is Daimyo & Musha Gyoretsu (a procession of a feudal lord Matsuyama-jo Ropeway& Samurai warriors). Many more events are scheduled during the festival period. Shinonome-guchi Sta.:
Matsuyama Haru
If it rains, the procession route will be changed.
JR Yosan Line to Matsuyama
Matsuri
松山春まつりSchedule & Key events:●4/7
11:30-13:20 Procession from Matsuyama-jo Ropeway Sta. to the intersection
with Chifunemachi-dori Street, marching the main shopping street of the city

©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization

https://www.city.matsuyama.ehime
松山城ロープウェイ東雲口駅舎：.jp/kanko/ka
JR予讃線松山駅より市電で10分大Sta. From there, takenkoguide/m
街道下車、徒歩5分
streetcar to Okaido (10 min.),atsurievent/and then walk 5 min.
harumatsuri
2024.html

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RegionKyushu九州

Dates

2/11 ～ 4/3

Pref.

Fukuoka
福岡県

City

Venue

Yanagawa Yanagawa
柳川市
柳川市

Event

AccessSummary

Summary:Girl's Festival. Sagemon are handsewn ornaments which are displayed all over the
https://wwcity for this festival. When a baby girl is born, her mother and grandmothers sew JR Sanyo Shinkansen Line to
Yanagawa
w.city.yanag
Sagemon stitch by stitch wishing her to grow up healthy, and decorate them at
Hakata Sta. From there, take
Hina Matsuri
JR山陽新幹線博多駅よりJR鹿児島
awa.fukuoka
both sides of Hina Ningyo (traditional Japanese dolls) to celebrate her first Girl's
JR Kagoshima Honsen Line to
Sagemon Meguri
本線で瀬高駅下車、バスで15分西Festival. This festival features Nagashibina (floating paper dolls ceremony). Many Setaka Sta., and then take.jp/kanko/m
柳川雛祭り
鉄柳川下車
bus
to
Nishitetsu
Yanagawa
more events are scheduled during the festival period.
eisho/2144.
さげもんめぐり
Bus Stop (15 min.)html

Schedule & Key events:●4/3
10:00Nagashibina around Yanagawa Bridge

Kyushu九州

Kyushu九州

Kyushu九州

Miyazaki
宮崎県

4/29

4/29

4/29

～

～

5/5

5/5

Saga
佐賀県

Saga
佐賀県

Kabayama Hayama-jinja,
Shrine, Hayama
MimataPark
cho
早馬神社、
三股町樺山 早馬公園

Hayama Matsuri(Jankan Uma
Odori)
早馬まつり(ジャンカン馬踊り)

Okawachicho,
Imari
Okawachi-yama
ImariKamamoto Ichi
大川内山
伊万里市
伊万里窯元市
大川内町

Arita-cho
有田町

Arita-cho
有田町

URL

Arita Toki Ichi
有田陶器市

Summary:Festival with a 100-year history to pray for a good harvest of the year. A horse
attractively adorned with artificial flowers, rice stalks and flag-shaped decoration
steps on the ground to the sound of music, been followed by people performing
local dance.

JR Nippo Honsen Line toMimata Sta., and then taketaxi (5 min.)https://www.town.mim
JR日豊本線三股駅よりタクシーで5
ata.lg.jp/kan
分
ko/hayamafestival/

JR Sanyo Shinkansen Line to
Hakata Sta. From there,(1) take JR Limited Express"Midori" to Arita Sta., andchange to Matsuura Tetsudo
Line to Imari Sta., and thentake bus to Okawachi-yama
Bus Stop (15 min.)(2) walk 1 min. to Hakata
Bus Terminal. From there,
take Highway Bus to ImariSta. (2h), and then take bus
to Okawachi-yama Bus Stop
(15 min.)

JR山陽新幹線博多駅より(1) JR特急"みどり"で有田駅にて松浦鉄道線に乗り換え伊万里駅下
車、バスで15分大川内山下車(2) 徒歩1分の博多バスターミナルから高速バスで2時間伊万里駅下車、バスで15分大川内山下車

http://www.
imariookawachiya
ma.com/JR Sanyo Shinkansen Line to
Hakata Sta. From there, take JR山陽新幹線博多駅よりJR特急"
JR Limited Express "Midori" to みどり"で有田駅下車
Arita Sta.

https://www.aritatoukiichi.or.jp/

Schedule & Key events:
9:00-

Summary:
Spring Ceramic Fair where 30 Kamamoto (kilns) in this area participate in. Many
stalls selling ceramics at bargain prices are set up at the main fair site.
Schedule & Key events:●daily 9:00-17:00

Summary:
Ceramic Fair in the city.
Schedule & Key events:●daily 8:00-17:00©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization

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Calendar of Events
April 2024
Notes:
1. Published by Tourist Information Center of Japan National Tourism Organization and all rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. ©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization
2. Dates, times and functions are subject to change without notice. Especially schedule of outdoor events and flower festival may change due to the weather.
3. The access shows only major route. Please refer to following URL for alternative transportation from the station where you want to start.
https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
4. Japanese words appearing in the column provide the name of the event, the place and access for you to point out to Japanese passerby when you need help.
5. Please refer to URL (basically in Japanese) for each event. If you have further questions, please call TIC, JNTO at following number.
TIC, JNTO

Tel : (03)-3201-3331

from overseas +81 3 3201 3331

Hanami 花見
Hanami, Cherry Blossom Viewing is a common sight in the spring inJapan. When the cherry blossoms - "sakura" are in full bloom, usuallyfrom the end of March to April, picnic parties among families, friends
and colleagues are held under the cherry trees, where everyone merrily
enjoys eating, drinking and socializing.

Glossary：
Chigo-Gyoretsu

Procession of children in fancy attire

Matsuri

Festival, Event

MikoshiPortable shrine

Special Remarks:
Dates and Times are shown as follows which is common in Japan.

NodateOpen air tea ceremonyDates : M/DApril 3 ⇒ 4/3

SakuraCherry blossom

Time : 24 hours system

8:00am ⇒ 8:00

Taiko

Japanese drum

Yabusame

Horseback archery

8:00pm ⇒ 20:00

Hana Matsuri 花まつり
Hana Matsuri, A Floral Festival to celebrate the Buddha's Birthday isheld at all Buddhist temples on the days centering around April 8, whichis said to be the Buddha's Birthday. At the temples, small images of
Buddha are open to the public and Amacha (sweet tea) is poured overthe images as an expression of devotion. Chigo-Gyoretsu, parades ofchildren in fancy attire, pulling a papier-mache white elephant, a sacredanimal associated with the Buddha, are also held at many temples.

<<<All event information is subject to change. Please be sure to check the latest information in advance.>>>Region

Tokyo
東京

Tokyo
東京

Dates

3/16

3/16

～

～

Pref.

4/7

4/7

Tokyo
東京都

Tokyo
東京都

City

Taito-ku
台東区

Venue

Ueno Park
上野公園

Sumida Park
Sumida-ku
and others
墨田区
隅田公園ほかEvent

Ueno Sakura
Matsuri
うえの桜まつりBokutei Sakura
Matsuri
墨堤さくらまつり

Summary
Summary:
Cherry Blossom Festival. You can enjoy viewing of about 1,200 blooming cherrytrees even in the evening, as thousands of Bonbori (paper lanterns) are lit up.
Schedule & Key events:●daily 10:00-18:30 Open-air antique market
17:00-20:00 Flowers are lit up

Summary:
Cherry Blossom Festival. You can enjoy viewing of cherry blossoms in the park.
Some events are scheduled on other sites during the festival period.
Schedule & Key events:●daily 18:30-21:00 Flowers are lit up©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization

Access

JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo
Metro Ginza or Hibiya Line to
Ueno Sta. (G16, H18), andthen walk 5 min.

URL

JR山手線、東京メトロ銀座線又は日 https://ueno.
比谷線上野駅より徒歩5分
or.jp/event/

Sumida Park:Tokyo Metro Ginza Line or
隅田公園：
Toei Asakusa Subway Line to 東京メトロ銀座線又は都営地下鉄
Asakusa Sta. (G19, A18), and 浅草線浅草駅より徒歩5分
then walk 5 min.

https://visitsumida.jp/ev
ent/sakuram
atsuri2024/

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DatesRegion

Tokyo
東京

3/22

～

Pref.

4/2

Tokyo
東京都

City

Venue

Yasukuni-jinja
Shrine,Chiyoda-ku Chidorigafuchi
千代田区
and others
靖国神社、
千鳥ヶ淵ほかEvent

Chiyoda-noSakura Matsuri
千代田のさくらまつり

Summary

Summary:
Cherry Blossom Festival. You can enjoy view of cherry blossoms along the
Chidorigafuchi path and in the precincts of the shrine.
Schedule & Key events:●daily sunset-22:00 Flowers are lit up

Summary:
Tsutsuji (azalea) Flower Festival. You can enjoy viewing of about 3,000 azalea
blossoms. Admission to the garden is 500JPY.
Tokyo
東京

Tokyo
東京

Tokyo
東京

3/30

4/2

4/6

～

～

～

Tokyo
4/30
東京都

4/9

4/7

Tokyo
東京都

Tokyo
東京都

Bunkyo Tsutsuji
Bunkyo-ku Nezu-jinja Shrine
Matsuri
文京区
根津神社
文京つつじまつり

Minato-ku
港区

Ota-ku
大田区

Zojo-ji Temple
増上寺

IkegamiHonmon-ji
Temple andothers
池上本門寺ほか

Gyoki Daie
御忌大会 (ぎょきだいえ)Haru Matsuri
春まつり

Schedule & Key events:●daily9:30-17:30 Azalea garden is open
●4/7
12:00Mikoshi parade●4/13, 20 & 28 12:00- & 14:00- Taiko performance●4/27
13:00- Demonstration of Naginata (long-handled sword)
Summary:
Buddhist Devotionals in commemoration of Priest Honen's death. Honen Shonin(1133-1212) is a Japanese Buddhist monk, the founder of the Jodo Sect ofJapanese Buddhism.
Schedule & Key events:●4/3, 6 & 7 13:30Oneri-Gyoretsu (procession including children in fancy attire)●4/4 & 5
10:30- & 13:30- Oneri-Gyoretsu
Summary:
Spring Festival which consists of two festivals, Goju-no-to Festival - five story
pagoda is open to the public, and Floral Festival to celebrate the Buddha's
Birthday. "Hana-no-sei" , a parade of children pulling a papier-mache whiteelephant, is the highlight.
Schedule & Key events:●daily 10:00-15:00 Five story pagoda is open
●4/7
13:00"Hana-no-sei" leaves Roushi Kaikan for the temple
14:00Rites pray at main hall
15:00Hana-matsuri concert©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization

AccessChidorigafuchi：(1) Tokyo Metro Tozai,
Hanzomon Line or Toei
Shinjuku Subway Line to
Kudanshita Sta. (T07, Z06,
S05)(Exit 2), and then walk 5
min.
(2) Tokyo Metro Hanzomon
Line to Hanzomon Sta.
(Z05)(Exit 5), and then walk
5 min.

千鳥ヶ淵：(1) 東京メトロ東西線、半蔵門線又https://visitは都営地下鉄新宿線九段下駅 (2chiyoda.toky番出口) より徒歩5分(2) 東京メトロ半蔵門線半蔵門駅 o/sakura/(5番出口) より徒歩5分(1) Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Lineto Nezu Sta. (C14) or Sendagi(1) 東京メトロ千代田線根津駅又Sta. (C15), and then walk 5
は千駄木駅より徒歩5分
min.
(2) 東京メトロ南北線東大前駅より(2) Tokyo Metro Namboku
徒歩10分
Line to Todaimae Sta. (N12),and then walk 10 min.

(1) Toei Mita Subway Line toOnarimon Sta. (I06) or
Shibakoen Sta. (I05), andthen walk 3 min.
(2) Toei Asakusa or Oedo
Subway Line to Daimon Sta.
(A09, E20), and then walk 5
min.

URL

https://neduj
inja.or.jp/sait
en/tsutsuji/

https://www.
(1) 都営地下鉄三田線御成門駅 zojoji.or.jp/k又は芝公園駅より徒歩3分
aisyu850/kyo(2) 都営地下鉄浅草線又は大江戸
usan/index.h
線大門駅より徒歩5分(1) Tokyu Ikegami Line to
Ikegami Sta., and then walk(1) 東急池上線池上駅より徒歩10
10 min.
分(2) Toei Asakusa Subway Line
(2) 都営地下鉄浅草線西馬込駅
to Nishi-Magome Sta.
(南口)より徒歩12分(A01)(South Exit), and thenwalk 12 min.

tml

https://honmonji.jp/news/
schedule.htm
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DatesRegion

Tokyo
東京

4/6

～

Pref.

Tokyo
4/30
東京都

City

Koto-ku
江東区

Venue

Kameido Tenjin
Shrine
亀戸天神社

Event

Fuji Matsuri
藤まつり

Summary
Summary:
Fuji (wisteria) Flower Festival. There are over 50 wisteria roots in the precincts ofthe shrine, and they are usually in full bloom in this season. Several events areheld during the festival period.
Schedule & Key events:
Details are still to be arranged

Tokyo
東京

Tokyo
東京

4/7

4/7

Tokyo
東京都

Gokoku-ji
Bunkyo-ku
Temple
文京区
護国寺

Tokyo
東京都

Kogan-ji Temple(Togenuki
Toshima-ku
Hana Matsuri
Jizoson)
豊島区
花まつり
高岩寺
(とげぬき地蔵尊)

Hana Matsuri
花まつり

Access(1) JR Sobu Line to Kameido
Sta. (North Exit), and thenwalk 15 min.
(2) JR Sobu Line or Tokyo
Metro Hanzomon Line to
Kinshicho Sta.(Z13)(North
Exit), and then walk 15 min.

Summary:
Floral Festival to celebrate the Buddha's Birthday. Chigo-Gyoretsu is the highlight. Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line
Schedule & Key events:
14:00- Chigo-Gyoretsu

to Gokokuji Sta. (Y11)., andthen walk 1 min.

(1) JR総武線亀戸駅 (北口) より徒歩15分(2) JR総武線又は東京メトロ半蔵門線錦糸町駅 (北口)より徒歩15分

Schedule & Key events:
15:00- Chigo-Gyoretsu

http://kamei
dotenjin.or.jp/events/

https://www.

東京メトロ有楽町線護国寺駅より徒gokokuji.or.j
歩1分p/(1) JR Yamanote Line toSummary:
Sugamo Sta., and then walk 5
Floral Festival to celebrate the Buddha's Birthday. Chigo-Gyoretsu is the highlight.
(1) JR山手線巣鴨駅より徒歩5分
min.
(2) Toei Mita Subway Line toSugamo Sta. (I15)(Exit A3),and then walk 5 min.

URL

https://togen(2) 都営地下鉄三田線巣鴨駅(A3uki.jp/出口)より徒歩5分

Summary:
Floral Festival to celebrate the Buddha's Birthday. Chigo-Gyoretsu is the highlight.
Many food stalls are set up.
Tokyo
東京

Tokyo
東京

4/7

4/8

Tokyo
東京都

Tokyo
東京都

Chuo-ku
中央区

Taito-ku
台東区

Tsukiji Hongan-ji
Hana Matsuri
Templeはなまつり
築地本願寺

Senso-ji Temple Hana Matsuri
浅草寺
花まつり

Schedule & Key events:
10:00-16:00 Food booths and other stalls are set up
10:00Taiko performance
11:00Chigo-Gyoretsu
14:00-15:30 Shodo (calligraphy) performancehttps://tsukij
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line to
東京メトロ日比谷線築地駅下車 (1Tsukiji Sta. (H11)(Exit 1), andihongwanji.jp番出口)より徒歩１分
then walk 1 min.
/news/8599/

Summary:
Floral Festival to celebrate the Buddha's Birthday. Parade of local children pulling a Tokyo Metro Ginza Line orpapier-mache white elephant, is the highlight.
Toei Asakusa Subway Line to 東京メトロ銀座線又は都営地下鉄
Schedule & Key events:
Details are still to be arranged©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization

Asakusa Sta. (G19, A18), and 浅草線浅草駅より徒歩5分
then walk 5 min.

https://easakusa.jp/

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Region

Tokyo
東京

Dates

4/14

Pref.

Tokyo
東京都

City

Taito-ku
台東区

Venue

Event

Summary:
Shirasagi (white heron) Dance with a history of over 1,000 years is performed
twice a day. Various characters in traditional attire including dancers parade from
Denboin Temple via Nakamise street to the Main Hall, and Shirasagi-no-mai is
Senso-ji Temple Shirasagi-no-mai
performed with Japanese musical instrumets on the ground of the temple.
浅草寺

白鷺の舞

Schedule & Key events:
11:00- & 14:00- Parade starts from Denboin Temple
11:30- & 14:40- Shirasage Dance is performed

Tokyo
東京

Tokyo
東京

Tokyo
東京

4/15

4/20

4/21

Tokyo
東京都

Tokyo
東京都

Tokyo
東京都

Yasukuni-jinja
Chiyoda-ku
Shrine千代田区
靖国神社

Taito-ku
台東区

Hachioji
八王子市

Sumida Park
隅田公園

AccessURL

Tokyo Metro Ginza Line orToei Asakusa Subway Line to 東京メトロ銀座線又は都営地下鉄
Asakusa Sta. (G19, A18), and 浅草線浅草駅より徒歩5分
then walk 5 min.

https://www.
city.taito.lg.jp/event/kanko/shirasagino
mai11.html

Summary

Summary:
Hono Ozumo featuring Sumo matches dedicated by Rikishi (Sumo wrestlers). This Tokyo Metro Tozai,
event is open to the first 6,000 people. Admission is free.
Hanzomon Line or Toei
Hono Ozumo
奉納大相撲

Asakusa
Yabusame
浅草流鏑馬

Takaosan Yakuoin Temple,
Takaosan Shunki
Jyuichi-chome
Taisai
Jaya and others
高尾山春季大祭
高尾山薬王院、
十一丁目茶屋ほか

Schedule & Key events:
9:00- Ritual starts
14:00- Maku-uchi (high-ranking) Rikishi including Yokozuna (grandchampions) enter the ring

Summary:
Kusajishi (Japanese archery, targeting on a fake deer) and Yabusame are held in
the park. Please be reminded that space for Yabusame is limited. If it heavily
rains, events will be canceled.

https://www.
東京メトロ東西線、半蔵門線又は都 yasukuni.or.j
Shinjuku Subway Line to
営地下鉄新宿線九段下駅 (1番出 p/news_detai
Kudanshita Sta. (T07, Z06,
口) より徒歩5分
l.html?id=53
S05)(Exit 1), and then walk 5
4min.

(1)東京メトロ銀座線浅草駅より徒歩8分(2)都営地下鉄浅草線浅草駅より徒歩10分

https://www.
city.taito.lg.jp/event/kanko/asakusaya
busame.html

Takaosan Yakuoin Temple：
Keio Line to Takaosan-guchi 高尾山薬王院：
Sta., and then walk 5 min. to 京王線高尾山口駅より徒歩5分の
Kiyotaki Sta. From there, take 清滝駅よりケーブルカーで7分高尾山
cable car to Takaosan Sta. (7 駅下車、徒歩20分
Schedule & Key events:
11:00-12:30 Procession starts from Jyuichi-chome Jaya (tea house) to the temple min.), and then walk 20 min.

https://www.
takaosan.or.jp/

Schedule & Key events:
11:45-12:45 Kusajishi
13:00-14:30 Yabusame

Summary:
Annual Spring Festival of Mt. Takao featuring a Chigo-Gyoretsu , Yamabushi(mountain priests in their traditional attire) and a corps of fife and drum.

©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization(1)Tokyo Metro Ginza Line to
Asakusa Sta.（G19）, andthen walk 8 min.
(2)Toei Asakusa Subway Line
to Asakusa Sta. (A18), andthen walk 10 min.

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Region

Tokyo
東京

Dates

Pref.

Tokyo
東京都

4/21

City

Venue

Shinagawa- Shinagawa-jinja
ku
Shrine
品川区
品川神社

Event

Daidai Kagura
太太神楽

AccessSummary

Summary:
Annual Spring Festival. Daidai Kagura (sacred Shinto music and dance) to pray fora good harvest and a good health of the year is presented in the main hall of the
Keikyu Line to Shin-Bamba
Sta. (North Exit), and thenshrine.
walk 1 min.

URL

https://shina

京急線新馬場駅 (北口) より徒歩1gawajinja.tok
分yo/treasure/

Schedule & Key events:
14:00-

Tokyo
東京

Tokyo
東京

Tokyo
東京

Tokyo
東京

Tokyo
東京都

4/21

4/21

～

Tokyo
4/23
東京都

Tokyo
東京都

4/29

4/30

～

5/3

Tokyo
東京都

Ota-ku大田区

Tenso-jinja
Shrine天祖神社

Yasukuni-jinja
Chiyoda-ku
Shrine千代田区
靖国神社

Meguro-ku Yuten-ji Temple
目黒区
祐天寺

Meiji-jingu
Shibuya-ku
Shrine渋谷区
明治神宮

Negi-no-mai
禰宜の舞Summary:
Masked priests perform sacred dances to the tune of drum music for driving away
the bad luck and wishing a good harvest of the year.
Schedule & Key events:
15:00-

Yasukuni-jinja
Shunki Reitaisai
靖国神社春季例大祭

Shobo
Junshokusha
Irei-sai
消防殉職者慰霊祭

Meiji-jingu
Haru-no Taisai
明治神宮春の大祭

Summary:
Annual Spring Festival. Many traditional dance and martial arts performances arescheduled during the festival period.
Schedule & Key events:
Traditional performances

Summary:
Memorial service for fire fighters who died on duty, conducted by members of the
Edo Shobo Kinen-kai in the compound of the temple.
Schedule & Key events:
12:00-14:30 Demonstration of acrobatics after the ceremony

Summary:
Annual Spring Festival of the shrine.
Schedule & Key events:
Details are still to be arranged©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization

Tokyu Ikegami Line to
Ontakesan Sta., and thenwalk 5 min.

https://www.
city.ota.toky
東急池上線御嶽山駅より徒歩５分 o.jp/kuseijoho/gyouji/nrgi
nomai.html

Tokyo Metro Tozai,
https://www.
Hanzomon Line or Toei
東京メトロ東西線、半蔵門線又は都 yasukuni.or.j
Shinjuku Subway Line to
営地下鉄新宿線九段下駅 (1番出 p/news_detai
Kudanshita Sta. (T07, Z06,
口) より徒歩5分
l.html?id=52
S05)(Exit 1), and then walk 5
8min.

http://www.
yutenji.or.jp/
Tokyu Toyoko Line to Yutenji
東急東横線祐天寺駅より徒歩8分 info/gyouji/pSta., and then walk 8 min.
age-month4/(1) JR Yamanote Line to
Harajuku Sta. (West exit),
and then walk 1 min.
(2) Tokyo Metro Chiyoda or
Fukutoshin Line to MeijiJingumae Sta. (C03, F15),
and then walk 1 min.

(1) JR山手線原宿駅（西口）より徒歩1分(2) 東京メトロ千代田線又は副都心線明治神宮前駅より徒歩1分

https://www.
meijijingu.or.
jp/event/

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DatesRegion

Kanto
関東

3/23

～

Pref.

4/2

Kanagawa
神奈川県

City

Yokohama
横浜市

Venue

Sankei-en
三渓園

Event

Sakura-meguri
桜めぐりSummary

Summary:
Cherry Blossom Festival. This Japanese-style landscape garden has about 250
cherry trees. You can enjoy viewing of cherry blossoms even in the evening.
Admission to the garden is 900JPY. Please enter by 20:30.
Schedule & Key events:●daily sunset-21:00 Flowers are lit up

Kanto
関東

4/6

～

4/7

Kanagawa
神奈川県

Kawasaki
川崎市

Kanayama-jinja
Shrine(Wakamiya
Hachiman-gu
Shrine)
金山神社(若宮八幡宮)Kanamara
Matsuri
かなまらまつり

Kanto
関東

Kanto
関東

4/13

4/14

～

～

Tochigi
4/17
栃木県

Kanagawa
4/21
神奈川県

Nikko
日光市

Kamakura
鎌倉市

Tsurugaoka
Hachiman-gu
Shrine, Kotokuin Temple andothers
鶴岡八幡宮、
高徳院ほか

URL(1) JR Keihin Tohoku, TokaidoLine or Tokyu Toyoko Line to
Yokohama Sta. (East Exit)(1) JR京浜東北線、東海道線又はFrom there, take bus to
東急東横線横浜駅 (東口) よりバス https://www.
Sankeien-Iriguchi Bus Stop
で40分三渓園入口下車、徒歩5分 sankeien.or.j(40 min.), and then walk 5(2) JR京浜東北線又は根岸線根 p/event/743
min.
岸駅よりバスで10分本牧下車、徒歩(2) JR Keihin Tohoku or
2/
10分
Negishi Line to Negishi Sta.
From there, take bus to
Honmoku Bus Stop (10 min.),and then walk 10 min.

Summary:
Fertility Festival.The shrine is noted for its Menkake Gyoretsu , a parade of carrying
the sacred palanquins containing symbols of phallic gods. Shinto dance by shrine
Keikyu Daishi Line to
Kawasaki Daishi Sta. (Southmaidens, festival music will be also performed in the precincts of the shrine.
Exit), and then walk 5 min.

https://twitte

京急大師線川崎大師駅 (南口)より
r.com/kanay
徒歩5分

amajinja

Schedule & Key events:●4/7 11:30- 14:30 Menkake Gyoretsu
Summary:
The festival is with over a 1,200-year history. Parade of Hanayatai (11 houseshaped floats, colorfully embellished with artificial cherry blossoms and paper
lanterns) is the highlight.

Futarasan-jinja
Shrine andothers
二荒山神社ほか

AccessYayoi Sai
弥生祭

Schedule & Key events:●4/16
14:00Hanayatai are gathered in front of Old Nikko city office memorialpark
14:10-15:20 Parade of Hanayatai●4/17
10:30Hanayatai are gathered at Futarasan-jinja Shrine

JR Nikko Line to Nikko Sta. or
Tobu Nikko Line to TobuJR日光線日光駅又は東武日光線
Nikko Sta. From there, take
東武日光駅よりバスで7分西参道下
bus to Nishi-Sando Bus Stop
車、徒歩7分
(7 min.), and then walk 7min.

Summary:
Spring Festival to cerebrate the beginning of sightseeing season in Kamakura since
1959.
Kamakura
Matsuri
鎌倉まつり

Schedule & Key events:●4/14
10:00- Parade of Mikoshi , float and people in traditional attire
on Wakamiya-oji Street
14:30- Shizuka-no-mai (Japanese dance) on the Mai-den stage ofthe shrine●4/21
10:00-15:00 Nodate in the precincts of the temple and shrine©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization

Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu
Shrine:JR Yokosuka Line or
Enoshima Dentestu (Enoden)Line to Kamakura Sta. andthen walk 10 min.

http://www.futarasan.jp/yayoi/

https://www.
trip鶴岡八幡宮：
JR横須賀線で鎌倉駅又は江ノ島電 kamakura.co
鉄線（江ノ電）で鎌倉駅より徒歩 m/site/kama
10分
kuramatsuri/

6/7Region

Dates

Pref.

City

Venue

Event

Summary
Summary:
Traditional Japanese Taiko Festival. "Sengan Hana-Daiko" , drum beating taken
part in by hundreds of performers, and "Naritasan Sennen Yobutai" , a millennium
night stage show of drum-beating under torchlights in the compound of thetemple, are the highlights.

Kanto
関東

Kanto
関東

Kanto
関東

Kanto
関東

4/20

4/27

4/29

Late
Mar.

～

～

～

～

4/21

5/6

5/5

Chiba
千葉県

Tochigi
栃木県

Ibaraki
茨城県

Early Kanagawa
Apr. 神奈川県

Narita
成田市

Naritasan
Shinsho-ji
Temple,Omotesando
Street
成田山新勝寺、表参道

Narita Taiko
Matsuri
成田太鼓祭

Summary:
Pottery Fair. Besides 50 shops, around 600 stalls are set up in the town.

Mashikomachi
益子町Mashiko-machi
益子町

Kasama笠間市

KasamaKasama-noGeijutsu-no-mori Himatsuri
Park
笠間の陶炎祭
笠間芸術の森公園 (ひまつり)

Odawara
小田原市

Schedule & Key events:●daily9:30-10:30 "Sengan Hana-Daiko "●4/20
10:30-19:00 Drum beating performances on stages along
Omotesando Street and around Shinsho-ji Temple
17:00"Naritasan Sennen Yobutai"●4/21
10:30-17:00 Drum beating performances on stages along
Omotesando Street and around Shinsho-ji Temple
15:00Parade of drum-beating on Omotesando Street

Mashiko Toki Ichi
益子陶器市
Schedule & Key events:●4/27-5/5●5/6

9:00-17:00
9:00-16:00

Summary:
Pottery Fair. Over 200 stalls are set up in the park. Entry fee is 500JPY.
Schedule & Key events:●daily 9:00-17:00

Summary:
Cherry Blossom Festival. You can enjoy viewing of cherry blossoms at many spots
Odawara Sakura in the city, such as Odawara Joshi Park.

Odawara Joshi
Park and others
Matsuri
小田原城址公園ほ小田原桜まつりか

Schedule & Key events:●daily 18:00-21:00 Flowers are lit up in Odawara Joshi Park
●4/7
13:00-14:30 Chigo-Gyoretsu©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization

AccessURL

Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple：(1) JR Sobu Honsen Line
成田山新勝寺：
Rapid Train (for Narita(1) JR総武本線快速 (成田空港
Airport) to Narita Sta. (East 行)で成田駅（東口）下車、徒歩
Exit), and then walk 10 min. 10分(2) Keisei Line to Keisei(2) 京成線京成成田駅（中央Narita Sta. (Central Exit), and 口）より徒歩10分
then walk 10 min.

http://nrtm.jp/(1) JR Tohoku ShinkansenLine to Oyama Sta., and thenchange to JR Mito Line to
Shimodate Sta. From there,(1) JR東北新幹線小山駅よりJR水
take Moka Tetsudo Line to戸線で下館駅にて真岡鉄道線に乗
Mashiko Sta.
り換え益子駅下車(2) JR Tohoku Shinkansen(2) JR東北新幹線宇都宮駅下車 https://toukii
Line to Utsunomiya Sta.
(西口)、14番バス乗り場よりバス益 chi.mashiko(West Exit) From No.14 Bus
子駅行で1時間１０分益子駅下車 db.net/
Stop, take bus (for Mashiko※周遊バス、臨時バス、秋葉原バス
Sta.) to Mashiko Sta.(1 hour
ターミナルからの高速バスについては調
10 min.)整中※Details about tour bus,
temporary bus and highway
bus from Akihabara are still to
be arranged
JR Mito Line to Kasama Sta.,and then walk 20 min. or take JR水戸線笠間駅より徒歩20分又https://www.
route bus (15 min.)は路線バスで15分※Details about tour bus,
※周遊バス、臨時バス、秋葉原バス himatsuri.net
temporary bus and highway
ターミナルからの高速バスについては調 /bus from Akihabara are still to 整中
be arranged

Joshi Park：
JR Tokaido Shinkansen Lineor Odakyu Odawara Line to
Odawara Sta.(East Exit), andthen walk 10 min.

https://www.
城址公園：
JR東海道新幹線又は小田急小田 odawara原線小田原駅（東口）より徒歩10 kankou.com/
分
sakura/7/7