Discover the best Japanese festivals for international visitors. Your complete guide to matsuri experiences, from Kyoto Gion to Sapporo Snow Festival, Sendai Tanabata, and summer hanabi fireworks.
How to do a day trip to Ise from Osaka or Nagoya: Kintetsu limited express times and fares, the best full-day itinerary, tips on luggage storage and CAN bus, and how to combine Ise Grand Shrine with the Wedded Rocks.
Complete guide to Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks) at Futami near Ise: what they are, best time to visit, how to get there, the sacred rope ceremony, and tips for sunrise photography.
Complete guide to the Sendai Tanabata Festival for international visitors. Star festival dates, shopping arcade decorations, fireworks display, and how to get there from Tokyo.
Complete guide to the Sapporo Snow Festival (Yuki Matsuri) for international visitors. Ice sculptures, best sites, when to go, where to stay, and how to combine with Hokkaido skiing.
