Tag: Summer Festival in Japan
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Gion Matsuri
Often called the most famous festival in Japan, Gion Matsuri is the festival of Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto that occurs over the whole month of July. There are many different events during this festival, all of them unlike anything else you’ll find in the world. This festival is considered one […]
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6 Beautiful Sunflower Fields in Japan
Flowers are something special in Japan and in the summer, there is no flower like the sunflower. While not originally native to Japan, sunflowers were introduced from North and South America and have since become an annual part of Japanese culture whenever the days start to grow longer. They have […]
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8 Best Things to Do in Sapporo in Summer
It is summer in Sapporo now! Snow is no longer visible on the top of the surrounding mountains. Trees of different kinds seem shiny as their branches are now covered with green leaves. Early blooming summer flowers can be spotted down the streets and in parks, while there are many […]
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10 Best Places to see Hydrangea in Japan
What to do in Japan in early summer? Places to visit and attractions for tourists are abundant here in Japan. If you plan on visiting Japan in June, be sure to explore some of its amazing hydrangea gardens. The rainy season (tsuyu) hits the country around this time of year. […]
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10 Best Things to do in Fukuoka in Summer
Located in Dazaifu city, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is considered the most famous attraction in Fukuoka Prefecture. The best time to visit the shrine is in early spring when thousands of plum trees of different varieties reach in full bloom. Unfortunately, this attraction is not included on the list of the […]
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10 Best Summer Festivals in Japan
Summer festivals are very amazing things to experience in Japan. Many of them have ancient histories, closely tied to the history and spiritual significance of the location where they are held. These Japanese summer festivals are spectacular and fun to observe. They educate and entertain both visitors and locals alike. […]
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Soma-Nomaoi Festival 2019 | Visit Fukushima
If you love watching Japanese samurai films, you would probably like to see the ancient battle scenes of the samurai warriors including a heroic horse race and more during the Soma-Nomaoi festival, held in Minasoma city, Fukushima prefecture, in the Tohoku region. This is one of the famous traditional festivals […]
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7 Days in Japan Summer Itinerary
The best way to experience Japan’s stunning summertime is through participating in one of its top summer festivals. I know, here you will be interested in other outdoor summer activities than just watching marvelous fireworks displays that light up the evening sky. If you are serious of taking a trip […]
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3 Days in Tokyo Summer Itinerary
Tokyo is one of the major tourist spots in Japan where you would like to come back over and over again to experience the seasonal attractions it offers throughout the year. Think of its beautiful cherry blossoms display in spring, and fall colors in autumn – how amazing it could […]
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Sendai Tanabata Matsuri 2019
Sendai Tanabata Matsuri is the most famous tanabata celebration in Japan which takes place in downtown Sendai, Miyagi prefecture. It is held every year on August 6th to 8th. Tohoku’s summer does not end without the celebration of the three great festivals of the Tohoku Region: Aomori Nebuta Matsuri, Akita […]
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