House to the majestic Mount Fuji and situated only one hour by bullet practice from Tokyo, the Japanese prefecture of Shizuoka is ready to welcome an array of thrilling occasions this yr – from Hina doll shows and firefly viewing to spectacular flower festivals and awe-inspiring firework shows. Right here, the workforce at Tourism Shizuoka Japan summarises a number of the must-visit occasions within the area for every season…
Winter – early blossoms, Daruma doll market and Hina doll shows
Shizuoka is house to a number of the earliest blooming cherry blossoms in Japan, and the Itokawa Promenade Sakura Pageant (early January to early February) and the Kawazu Cherry Blossoms Pageant (February) provide a unbelievable likelihood to see them. Guests can anticipate huge shows of the well-known flowers, with deeper pink petals flooding the streets, alongside stalls promoting native speciality, Japanese road meals and crafts.
The Fuji Bishamonten Pageant is held at Myohoji Temple on the foot of Mount Fuji. This yr, the pageant is going down in February (it’s held in January or February because the date varies in keeping with the Lunar New 12 months calendar.) The pageant can be one of many greatest Daruma doll markets in Japan. Many stalls together with the Daruma doll retailers are current and guests can get their very personal Daruma doll from the varied varieties obtainable, which is considered a talisman of excellent luck to the Japanese.
In Japan, the Doll Pageant (Hina Matsuri) takes place on third March when households have a good time their feminine kids and pray for his or her continued well being and happiness by displaying conventional Hina dolls of their properties. Previous to the pageant, every winter from January by to March, Kasuisai Temple holds the Kasuisai Doll Pageant which attracts large crowds all eager to catch a glimpse of the traditional temple embellished with over 1,000 intricately made dolls – the biggest show of its type in Japan.
Spring – fireflies, big kites and floral shows
In commemoration of its twentieth anniversary, the Lake Hamana Flower Expo 2024 is ready to happen at two venues: Hamamatsu Flower Park from March twenty third to June sixteenth and Hamanako Backyard Park from April sixth to June 2nd. Set towards the gorgeous backdrop of Lake Hamana, the colorful floral occasion will showcase gardens by world-famous backyard designers together with winners of the Chelsea Flower Present.
In early Might guests can witness the Hamamatsu Pageant, probably the most well-known occasions held through the consecutive nationwide holidays referred to as Golden Week. Relationship again 450 years, the pageant is held to have a good time the start of a household’s first born little one. In the course of the day the occasion sees massive traditionally-decorated kites battling within the skies on the seashore aspect, whereas as night time falls the dazzling floats parade by downtown streets, every representing a neighborhood neighbourhood or district.
A very magical sight, Firefly Viewing at Okawa Onsen Takegasawa Park is a must-see in early June. Stuffed with numerous wildlife, the park comes alive by night time in these months with the unmistakable bioluminescent glow of the beloved bugs. Native specialities equivalent to wasabi and Japanese road meals stalls may also be loved within the park, including to the unforgettable expertise.
Summer time – 3 million blossoms, fireworks, and Mount Fuji
The historic port city of Shimoda in Izu Peninsula boasts the Hydrangea Pageant in June. The pageant is held at Shimoda Park on a hillside the place it appears out over the bay. Three million hydrangea blossoms adorn the park and guests can benefit from the vibrant show.
Shizuoka is legendary for its firework shows, with the most well-liked summer time occasion being seen on the Fukuroi Enshu Fireworks pageant (July). The pageant can be named “Nationwide Fireworks Knowledgeable Event”. Prime-tier pyrotechnicians collect from throughout Japan to compete. Guests can anticipate awe-inspiring shows and plenty of bang!
July additionally marks the beginning of the Mount Fuji climbing season, with locals and guests alike flocking to ascend the well-known mountain. There are three totally different routes in Shizuoka to climb the mountain, ranging in capability and length.
Autumn – road efficiency and foliage
The DAIDOGEI World Cup, an occasion devoted to road efficiency artistry, is going down in November in Shizuoka Metropolis. Held yearly for greater than 30 years below the moniker ‘The Metropolis is a Theatre’, this worldwide occasion is one in all Asia’s high road efficiency festivals gathering essentially the most gifted road performers from across the globe.
In the direction of the tip of the yr, the autumn leaves in Shizuoka are simply as lovely as its well-known cherry blossoms and the proper option to admire them is on the Atami Baien Momiji Pageant which takes place from mid-November to early December. The backyard that holds the pageant is understood for plum blossoms in spring and guests can witness the foliage of the final leaves in Japan to vary to their fall colors. The spectacular orange and pink hues of Japanese maples are lit up throughout the backyard.
Paul Johnson
Paul Johnson is Editor of A Luxurious Journey Weblog and has labored within the journey business for greater than 30 years. He’s Winner of the Improvements in Journey ‘Greatest Journey Influencer’ Award from WIRED journal. Along with different awards, the weblog has additionally been voted “one of many world’s greatest journey blogs” and “greatest for luxurious” by The Day by day Telegraph.
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