Spring Sightseeing

Huis Ten Bosch "Kingdom of Lights"

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Evenings at Huis Ten Bosch all alight like a “kingdom of light” across the park grounds.

Nagasaki / Festivals & Events

Takayama Festival

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Sanno Festival in spring and Hachiman Festival in fall are called Takayama Festival, known as one of Japan’s Three Most Beautiful Festivals.

Gifu

Sanja Matsuri

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The big festival held in May at Asakusa Shrine in Tokyo. One of Japan’s prominent festivals.

Asakusa / Spring festivals & Events

Saku Ski Garden PARADA

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Japan's only ski resort with direct access via a highway escalator.

Nagano / Outdoors

Nishi Azuma Sky Valley

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A scenic route where you can enjoy the rich natural beauty of Tohoku.

Fukushima / Famous Places

Asahi Funakawa Spring Quartet

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A magical week swept in by the winds of the great outdoors!

Toyama / Nature Spots

31 May 2023

A 2-Day, Full-Sensory Cycling Course through the Great Outdoors with Glittering Views of the Sea of Japan

Get in gear for a scenic, cycling adventure around the city of Itoigawa in Niigata Prefecture, a destination hugged by ocean and mountain landscapes, set against the Sea of Japan. Your trip will span two days, zipping across the well-maintained Kubiki Cycling Road and the Toyama Bay Coastal Cycling Course. For those looking for unforgettably dynamic mountain views, there's even a “mountainside route” that tracks down from Shinano Omachi Station with plenty of rich mountain views. Let's embark on a scenic cycling journey where you can feel the nature of the Sea of Japan at your fingertips!

Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort

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A ski resort with excellent accessibility, just a 10-minute walk from the station, where a wide range of people, from beginners to experts, can enjoy skiing.

Nagano / Outdoors

Mt. Moriyoshi Ani Ski Resort

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A ski resort with fine powder snow where you can ski while viewing the spectacular juhyo (snow monsters / frost-covered trees).

Akita / Outdoors

Keage Incline

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The tourist spot most famous along “Lake Biwa Canal,” completed in the Meiji Period and still being used today.

Kyoto / Tourist Attractions

1 Feb 2023

[Kyoto Cherry Blossom Viewing Tour] Spring in full bloom!

If you feel a hint of spring, why don't you go to Kyoto?Cherry blossoms in Kyoto usually begin blooming around the end of March and are at their best from early to mid-April. Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, is known for its elegant scenery. Enjoy walking around the historic shrines and temples and the streets where you can feel the careful lifestyle of the people and visit the best cherry blossom viewing spots.

Hitsujiyama Park

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A walk upon a quilt of Shibazakura “moss phlox” blossoms

Saitama / Parks & Gardens

Kanda Matsuri (Kanda Festival)

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A festival filled with nostalgic atmosphere of the Edo period parading portable shrines and floats parade around the town.

Akihabara / Spring festivals & Events

Ueno Sakura Festival

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When it comes to cherry blossoms in Tokyo and Japan, this is the place to be. The cherry blossom festival in Ueno Park is a historic and large-scale event.

Ueno / Spring festivals & Events