Believe it or not, it's almost spring! Springtime is a time of change, new beginnings and renewal. The school year ends end in March and the new year begins in April. Companies also follow a similar calendar. The spring is a very important time for farmers to make preparations for planting rice. It's also a time where many events and festivals are held throughout the country. Such as sakura or cherry blossom events and the Haru Matsuri, haru means spring and matsuri means festival. Many springtime festivals are about wishing for a good fall harvest or to celebrate the survival of the winter season. This is the perfect time to visit, the weather is starting to warm up, the air is clear and the bright pink cherry blossoms are blooming.
Spring Festivals near Tokyo
Takaosan Hiwatari
One of the most unique spring festivals near Tokyo.
Known as Fire-Walking Festival and those trained Monks they just......
I guess the photo tell more than a word!!
This event will be very crowded so be aware of that!!
Date
March 9th
Place
Takaosan Yakuoin
Access
5 min walk from Takao Yamaguchi Station on Keio Line
Web
http://www.takaosan.or.jp/english/asceticism.html
Nikko Yayoi Matsuri
Traditional Spring festival at the location you can experience beautiful Tradition of Nikko!!
It has over 1000 years of history
Date
April 13th to April 17th
Place
Nikko Futarasan Shrine
Access
20 min walk from Tobu Nikko Station
Odawara Godai Matsuri
If you are interested in Samurai and Ninja this is great event to go.
Many people dressed up traditional Samurai Armor and do parade!!
This event will be very crowded
so be aware of that!!
Date
May 3rd
Place
Odawara Castle, Odawara, Kanagawa
Access
Near and at the Odawara Station
Sanja Matsuri
One of the biggest festival of Tokyo of all!!
If you are in Tokyo during this time you must go!!!!
This event will be very crowded so be aware of that!!
Date
May 16th to May 18th
Place
Asakusa Shrine, Asakusa
Access
10 min walk from Asakusa Station
Web
http://www.asakusajinja.jp/english/
An Underground Stone Quarry near Nikko
