Activities Dogtooth Violets at Totsushozan 2026 Mid Apr - Early May Katakuri, or dogtooth violets, grow in abundance during spring in numerous parts of Japan. If you're looking for one of the..
Activities Higashimokoto Shibazakura Festival 2026 May 3rd - May 31st If you're in the Hokkaido area around May through early June, a visit to the Higashimokoto Shibazakura Festival is a must. An..
Activities Hokuryu Sunflower Festival 2026 Jul 20th - Aug 18th The summer months in Japan see a number of sunflower festivals pop up on the calendar, and one of the best is Hokkaido's Hokuryu..
Activities Cosmos Festa at Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park 2026 Mid Aug - Late Sep It feels like cosmos are just about everywhere in Japan during autumn, and Hokkaido doesn't miss out on the fun! The Taiyo-no-Oka..
Activities Sunflowers at Hokkaido's Palette Hill 2026 Sep 20th - Oct 10th Hokkaido is known for having some great flower events throughout the year, and if you love sunflowers then be sure to stop by Palette..
Activities Sapporo White Illumination 2026 Late Nov - Late Dec The Sapporo White Illumination event started back in 1981 with a fairly modest 1048 lights. Over the years, the event has expanded..
Recommended Culture Otaru Snow Light Path Festival 2027 Early - Mid Feb Otaru Snow Light Path Festival is just a quick trip from Sapporo and offers a romantic romp through a candlelit snowscape.
Culture Otaru Umeshu Festival 2027 Mid Apr - Early May Each year, Hokkaido's Tanaka Sake Brewing Kikkogura hosts the Otaru Umeshu Festival, which serves as a celebration of this much-loved..