House to the majestic Mount Fuji and positioned only one hour by bullet prepare 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 few of the must-visit occasions within the area for every season…
Winter – early blossoms, Daruma doll market and Hina doll shows
Shizuoka is dwelling to a few 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) supply a improbable probability 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 competition is happening in February (it’s held in January or February because the date varies in response to the Lunar New 12 months calendar.) The competition can be one of many largest 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 accessible, 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 fun their feminine youngsters and pray for his or her continued well being and happiness by displaying conventional Hina dolls of their houses. Previous to the competition, every winter from January by way of 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 most important 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 in opposition to the beautiful 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, one of the well-known occasions held in the course of the consecutive nationwide holidays referred to as Golden Week. Relationship again 450 years, the competition is held to have fun the start of a household’s first born youngster. Throughout the day the occasion sees giant traditionally-decorated kites battling within the skies on the seashore facet, whereas as evening falls the dazzling floats parade by way of downtown streets, every representing an area neighbourhood or district.
A really magical sight, Firefly Viewing at Okawa Onsen Takegasawa Park is a must-see in early June. Stuffed with various wildlife, the park comes alive by evening in these months with the unmistakable bioluminescent glow of the beloved bugs. Native specialities corresponding to wasabi and Japanese road meals stalls can be loved within the park, including to the unforgettable expertise.
Summer season – 3 million blossoms, fireworks, and Mount Fuji
The historic port city of Shimoda in Izu Peninsula boasts the Hydrangea Pageant in June. The competition is held at Shimoda Park on a hillside the place it seems 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 competition (July). The competition can be named “Nationwide Fireworks Skilled Match”. 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 period.
Autumn – road efficiency and foliage
The DAIDOGEI World Cup, an occasion devoted to road efficiency artistry, is happening in November in Shizuoka Metropolis. Held yearly for greater than 30 years below the moniker ‘The Metropolis is a Theatre’, this worldwide occasion is certainly one of Asia’s prime road efficiency festivals gathering essentially the most gifted road performers from across the globe.
In 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 strategy to admire them is on the Atami Baien Momiji Pageant which takes place from mid-November to early December. The backyard that holds the competition 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 trade for greater than 30 years. He’s Winner of the Improvements in Journey ‘Finest 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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