Japan has countless events and festivals that take place all year round. We listed below the Japanese events and festivals May 2021 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 May 2021.
The month of May is still a perfect weather for touring like April, but this time the cherry blossoms starts to wither and some totally fallen off the stems. The cherry blossom views by this month is gone especially in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.
In Hokkaido spring season starts in April, ski activities are replaced by hiking activities.
Upcoming Japanese Events and Festivals
Yuasa Andon Paper Lamp Stand Exhibition
Date: Until Early May
Event Schedule: 6:30PM – 9:00PM
Admission: Free
Hakata Dontaku Festival
Date: Early May
Event Schedule: 9:00AM- 9:00PM
Admission: Free
Shinkawa Market Festival
Date: Early May
Admission: Free
Heijokyo Tempyo Sai Festival
Date: Early May
Admission: Free
Hiroshima Flower Festival
Date: Early May
Admission: Free
Hamamatsu Festival
Date: Early May
Admission: Free
Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival
Date: Early May
Admission: Free
Nagoya Brazil Festival
Date: Mid May
Admission: Free
Aoi Matsuri
Date: Mid May
Event Schedule: 10:30AM – 3:30PM
Admission: Free
Togyo 1,000 Samurai Procession
Date: Mid May
Event Schedule: 11:00AM – 3:00PM
Admission: Free
Matsumae Sakura Festival
Date: Until Mid May
Admission: Free
Mifune Festival
Date: Mid May
Admission: Free
Kobe Festival
Date: May 16 to 17
Admission: Free
Sakata Festival
Date: May 19 to 21 (annually)
Admission: Free
Kamogawa Odori
Date: May 1 to 24, 2021
Admission: ¥2,500 – ¥5,500
Fuji Delicious Food Festival
Date: Until Late May
Admission: Adult – ¥600
: Children – ¥250
Fuji Shibazakura Festival
Date: Until Late May
Admission: Adult – ¥600
: Children ¥250
Kashima Gatalympics
Date: Late May
Admission: Free
Higashiomi Giant Kite Festival
Date: Late May
Admission: Free
Events Information Source: Japan Cheapo Events
