Events | Nipponderful.com - Part 2

Osaka Expo Park Plum blossoms Festival

Japanese plum blossoms will be in their best at Osaka Expo park. There are 600 plum trees at natural culture park, and 80 plum trees are at Japanese garden.

Plum Festival at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

Every year plum festival, at Kitano-Tenmangu is held on Feb 25th. One of the main events along with viewing plum blossoms is the special outdoor tea ceremony ".

Nijo Castle Sakura Festival

There are approximetaly 400 cherry trees of late blooming varieties in a cherry orchard. The special night illumination is on during the bloom.

Entoku-in Spring illumination

Entoku-in, a sub-temple of Kodai-ji Temple, located along the Nene no michi street. The garden in the North Shoin is illuminated.

Omihachiman fire festival/ Sagicho Matsuri

Sagicho Matsuri, a figure of the animal of the year according to the Zodiac, made with marine products and grain, is mounted in the center of this float.

To-ji Temple Spring Illumination

Kyoto’s landmark, The five story pagoda at To-ji Temple is lit up with Cherry blossom. Easy access from JR Kyoto station.

Sakura viewing boat ride at Okazaki canal

Okazaki canal is located just outside of Heian-jingu Shrine. Cherry trees line the canal along Reisen street and run all the way out to Nanzen-ji Temple.

Gion Shirakawa Sakura Lit up

Cherry blossoms lined on the Gion Shirakawa dori, one of the Kyoto's iconic street will be lit up to create a fantastic atmospere.