Nature Events in Tokyo

Yoshino Baigō Plum Blossom Festival

The plum blossoms found at Ōme Ume Park are beautiful to behold — and come with a side of traditional festivities.

Mukōjima-Hyakkaen Garden Plum Festival

The plum festival at Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens has traditional shows (incl. a sparrow dance) as well as beautiful plum blossoms.

Plum Blossom Festival at Jindai Botanical Gardens

The Ume (Plum) Garden at Jindai Botanical Garden bursts with life, color, and music during winter.

Odawara Plum Blossom Festival

Not only will you see different types of plum blossoms, but also a clear view of Mt.Fuji.

Ashigakubo Icicles Illumination

See the illuminated icicles of Ashigakubo in Saitama and find yourself in a winter wonderland.

Koubai Red Plum Blossom Festival

This festival celebrates koubai (red plum blossoms). It's held at Ushi-Tenjin Kitano Shrine where the ancient poet Sugawara no Michizane -- who was known for his love of the blooming flower -- …

Japan International Orchid and Flower Show

This is one of the world's largest flower events.

Kanda Ogawamachi Snowman Fair

Expect a ton of snow shipped in from Gunma and unique and large snowmen arranged along the sidewalk in Kanda.

Chrysanthemum Exhibition

See the blooming chrysanthemums at Shinjuku park

Autumn Rose Festival

Chill out and smell the roses at this year's festival at Kyu-Furukawa Gardens.

Cosmos Flower Festival at Showa Kinen Park

The Cosmos Flower Festival is a celebration of fall flowers at Showa Kinen Park.

Red Spider Lily Festival

As the red Spider Lilies flower, the crowds once again gather.

Hagi Festival

Enjoy fall foliage and flowers at the Hagi Festival held at Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens.

Kiyose Sunflower Festival

The largest sunflower field in Tokyo will be open for the first time in four years.

Windmill Sunflower Garden

Spend a warm day surrounded by fields of sunflowers for a slice of summer nostalgia.

Setagaya Firefly Festival

This is a family-fun summer tradition held on Boroichi Street.

Spring Rose Festival

Feast your eyes on 200 roses at the Spring Rose Festival at Kyu-Furukawa Gardens.

Takahata Fudōson Hydrangea Festival

Get that shot of hydrangeas framing a pagoda while enjoying some typical festival food and events.

Katsushika Iris Festival

Surround yourself with the beauty of thousands of irises.

Bunkyo Hydrangea Festival

Get your fill of hydrangeas (ajisai in Japanese) at the annual Bunkyo Hydrangea Festival. Also check out the concert, procession, and free toothbrushes.

Odawara Castle Hydrangea and Iris Festival

Head to Odawara Castle for a pastel flower paradise of hydrangeas and irises.

Fussa Firefly Festival

Enjoy a traditional Japanese festival with a suprise. Amongst the crowds bustling through the food stalls and festival dances, watch the night sky light up with hundreds of fireflies.

Kugayama Firefly Festival

This is a chance to see fireflies in an unlikely urban setting: in the “wilds” of Kugayama in Suginami Ward. While there won’t be clouds of glowing bugs, you will be able to …

Flowering at Hitachi Seaside Park

You'll have eyes of blue after a day wandering amongst the blue bells at Hitachi Seaside Park. Expect crowds drawn to the sea of flowers as you wander by the sea.