What is the April Festival in Japan?

There are many activities in Japan in April, and you can also see many cherry blossoms in April. So, if you want to travel here, you'd better take part in the activities here. Next, let's learn about the activities in Japan in April!

Alpine sacrifice

The Mountain God Festival is known as one of the most gorgeous festivals in Japan, which is jointly organized by the Mountain King Festival and the Sakura August Palace August Festival.

During the event, participants will wear Japanese kimonos, and thousands of people will take part in the parade, which is very spectacular. And there are some colorful floats in the parade, and the number is more than ten!

These floats, equipped with action figures and mechanical devices, can make all kinds of movements. They are lifelike and very cute, surrounded by blooming cherry blossoms. By then, everyone will feel more unforgettable when they watch the military parade here!

In the evening, the activity will continue. There will be hundreds of lanterns on the float. In the evening, Starlight Glimmer is very romantic, even if it rains. They will put the floats in the warehouse for everyone to see!

Address: Rizhi Shrine, Gaoshan City, Gifu Prefecture

Time: April 14, 15.

Transportation: Get off at Gaoshan Station of JR Gaoshan Line and walk for about 25 minutes.

Yayoi festival

Spring is coming, and Japan will hold the Yayoi Festival, which is a Spring Festival in Japan. There will be a float parade during this festival, and the parade will start at the rally of 17!

During the activity, there will be many activities such as playing music accompaniment here! This activity originated in the eighth century and has always maintained its original customs and appearance. It's very old!

Address: Erbalun Mountain Shrine, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture

Time: April 16, 17.

Transportation: Take the bus at Wudong Sunshine Station or JR Sunshine Station, get off at Shen Xi Road and walk for about 8 minutes.

From April 20 10 to April 20 10, Japan will hold the Kamakura Festival, in which the first Sunday is the silent dance and the second weekend is Yano Falcon. This activity is organized by Yagong Shrine. When the event is held, there will be a sacred sedan chair and a band parade!

During the activity, a silent dance was staged in the ballroom of Bagong Hall here. It mainly shows the story scene of the famous dancer Shizuka Gozen dancing in front of the enemy and her love for the military commander Yuan Yijing. Dance shows the desolation and helplessness of people at that time!

"Yabusame" is the place where samurai gallop on the racecourse. Aim at the rake and open the bow, mainly to show you the samurai spirit of Japan in the Middle Ages and the wonderful riding and shooting skills of Japanese samurai. You can have a look!

Address: Badao Palace, Hegang, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture

Time: the second Sunday and the third Sunday in April

Transportation: Get off at Kamakura Station on JR Yokosuka Line and walk for about ten minutes.

Ok, these are the activities held in Japan in April. If you come to Japan to see cherry blossoms, don't forget to take part in these activities!