Activities Shuzenji Niji no Sato Autumn Light Up Kim Admiring colorful autumn leaves is an enjoyable activity at any time of day, but there's something extra special about apprec...
Activities Shiraito Falls Christmas Session Lynda Hogan Shiraito falls are located in Karuizawa, Nagano. They are lit up during select periods during the winter. The first of those ...
Activities Tsumekizaki Narcissus Festival Kim The Tsumekizaki Narcissus Festival is held every year from December 20th until January 31st, when over 3 million white daffod...
Culture Itokawa Promenade Sakura Festival Kim The scenic Itokawa Promenade in the center of Atami City is famous for its early-blooming Atamizakura, which color the area w...
Culture Pillow Fight in Ito City Kim The Pillow Fight in Ito City takes place with teams of eight who battle it out against one another by throwing pillows, while...
Ajiro Onsen Dried Fish Festival Kim The town of Ajiro in Shizuoka has prospered as a port town since the Edo period, and is well regarded for its hot springs and...
Culture Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival Leslie Taylor Each year between February and March, Kawazu on the Izu Peninsula hosts the Kawazu Sakura Festival, one of Japan's most uniqu...
Activities Atami Plum Garden Plum Festival Kim The Atami Plum Garden in Shizuoka is home to some of Japan's earliest blooming plum tree varieties. The annual plum festival ...
Activities Toki no Sumika Illumination Kim The Toki no Sumika Illumination event takes place at the Gotemba Kogen Resort annually, and is now in its 19th year. There ar...
Activities Minamiizu Sakura and Nanohana Festival Kim The Minamiizu Sakura and Nanohana Festival celebrates both blooms alongside the Aono River in Shizuoka.