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A rite held without a break for over 1,270 years; huge torches are carried along the balcony each night.
12 March is especially crowded and entry is restricted.
Dates, times and details can change, for example because of the weather. Please check the official information before you go.
About 3,000 plum trees of 100 varieties bloom at Kairakuen, one of Japan's three great gardens.
Kairakuen charges admission.
The only grand sumo tournament held in Osaka each year.
Paid. Advance tickets go on sale 6 February 2027.
One of Japan's largest illumination events, held in a flower park with light tunnels and a large themed display.
Paid entry. Closed 6–7 January. Dated tickets are required on 23–25 December.
Festivals
Mon, Mar 1 – Sun, Mar 14
Nigatsu-do Hall, Todai-ji, Nara · Kansai
FreeAfter dark
A rite held without a break for over 1,270 years; huge torches are carried along the balcony each night.
12 March is especially crowded and entry is restricted.
Autumn leaves & flowers
Thu, Feb 11 – Mon, Mar 22
Kairakuen Garden and Kodokan, Mito · Kanto
Paid
About 3,000 plum trees of 100 varieties bloom at Kairakuen, one of Japan's three great gardens.
Kairakuen charges admission.
Sports & sumo
Sun, Mar 14 – Sun, Mar 28
Edion Arena Osaka · Kansai
Paid
The only grand sumo tournament held in Osaka each year.
Paid. Advance tickets go on sale 6 February 2027.
IlluminationsOn now
Until Mon, May 31
Nabana no Sato, Kuwana, Mie (train and bus from Nagoya) · Chubu & Hokuriku
PaidAfter dark
One of Japan's largest illumination events, held in a flower park with light tunnels and a large themed display.
Paid entry. Closed 6–7 January. Dated tickets are required on 23–25 December.