Japan has countless events and festivals that take place all year round. We listed below the Japanese events and festivals March to help you plan your perfect itinerary! Before jumping down to the events and festivals let’s learn a little more about Japan’s weather and tradition for March.
March is probably the best time to visit Japan! The temperature is not too cold and the skies are clear, perfect weather for Hanami viewing or cherry blossom viewing. By the end of March cherry blossom around Kawaguchiko area (Mt. Fuji) will start to blossom beautifully! Don’t miss out the best dates for cherry blossom viewing by visiting our Japan Cherry Blossom Forecast this year which will be posted soon.
Upcoming Japanese Events and Festivals
Osaka Castle Illuminage
Date: Early December – Early March 2021
Event Schedule: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Admission: Adult: ¥1,200
Children: ¥1,200
Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Festival
Date: Late January – Early March 2021
Event Schedule: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Admission: ¥300 – ¥510
Souriike Plum Blossom Festival
Date: Early February – Early March 2021
Event Schedule: 9:00 AM – 5:00PM
Admission: Free
Sapporo White Illumination
Date: Late November – Mid March 2020
Admission: Free
Omizutori Fire Festival
Date: March 1-14, 2021
Admission: Free
Omihachiman Sagicho Fire Festival
Date: Mid March 2021
Admission: Free
Osaka Asian Film Festival 2020
Date: March 6 to 15, 2021
Admission: ¥1,300 – ¥1,500
March Grand Sumo Tournament
Date: Early-Late March, 2021
“Light of Versailles” Winter Illumination
Date: Late October – Late March, 2021
Admission: ¥1,000
Kitano Odori
Date: Late March – Early April, 2021
Admission: ¥4,300 – ¥4,800
Events Information Source: Japan Cheapo Events
