Wakakusayama Mountain Burning Festival
Mt. Wakakusayama, just behind Nara Park, is set ablaze each year with fireworks during a spectacular New Year event, attracting visitors from near and far.
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The Setsubun Festival at Yoshida-Jinja
Yoshida-jinja in Kyoto, on Yoshida-yama’s west slope, hosts the famous Setsubun festival, where visitors throw beans at Oni to drive away evil spirits.
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Osaka Expo Park Plum blossoms Festival
Plum blossoms peak at Osaka Expo Park, with 600 trees in the Natural & Cultural Gardens and 80 trees in the Japanese Garden.
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Japanese plum blossoms viewing at Domyoji Tenmangu Shrine
Viewing plum blossoms is a popular spring attraction in Japan. Domyoji Tenmangu features 800 plum trees in 80 varieties during its annual festival.
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Entoku-in Spring illumination
Entoku-in, a sub-temple of Kodai-ji along Nene no Michi, features a stunning illuminated garden in the North Shoin.
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Kodai-ji Temple Special illumination in Spring
Spring nights at Kodai-ji Temple glow with special illuminations, where beautiful gardens and weeping cherry trees create a magical atmosphere.
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Omihachiman fire festival/ Sagicho Matsuri
At Sagicho Matsuri in Omihachiman, a handcrafted Zodiac animal made from marine products and grain crowns the festival’s blazing pine-tree float.
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To-ji Temple Spring Illumination
Kyoto’s landmark, the five-story pagoda at To-ji Temple, is illuminated during cherry blossom season, just a short walk from JR Kyoto Station.
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Nijo Castle Sakura Festival
At Nijo castle, the cherry orchard features about 400 late-blooming cherry trees, with special night illuminations during the blooming season.
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Sakura viewing boat ride at Okazaki canal
Okazaki Canal, located just outside Heian-jingu Shrine, is lined with cherry trees along Reisen Street, stretching all the way to Nanzen-ji Temple in Kyoto.