7 Best Festival Tours from Tokyo

Festival on these trips mostly means flowers, like the pink Shibazakura fields below Fuji in spring. For a proper float festival, Chichibu’s night festival on December 2nd and 3rd is the one to aim for, with lantern-lit floats and fireworks in the cold.

1.Hokkaido | Noboribetsu, Lake Toya, Niseko Day Trip: Mount Yotei (Little Fuji) & Takahashi Farm & Lake Toya & Noboribetsu Hell Valley & Bear Park & Kyogoku Spring Water Park & Winter Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival Day Trip | Departing from Sapporo

Review this Sapporo day trip to Lake Shikotsu, Noboribetsu Hell Valley and Lake Toya, with timing, costs and practical advice.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“The tour guide was very attentive to each member of the group, providing effective and professional guidance that helped us fully enjoy the trip. Although the itinerary was packed, we had enough time to explore each attraction.”

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2.(Lunch included) Kyushu Autumn/Winter Limited One-Day Tour: Fukuoka Mifuneyama Rakuen Autumn Leaves Festival-Yutoku Inari Shrine Autumn Maple Viewing or Saga Strawberry Picking Experience – Two Routes Available

Compare a packed Saga autumn foliage tour with its winter strawberry route, including shrine visits, lunch, transport, costs, and practical tips.

★ 4.9

“Our tour guide, Daisy Wu, was very enthusiastic and friendly, and even recommended some must-see and must-eat spots in Fukuoka.”

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3.Mount Fuji and Shibazakura Festival Full-Day Flower Viewing Tour

Compare Mount Fuji views, seasonal flowers, two lakes and a hot spring on a budget day tour from Tokyo, with practical advice on timing and extra costs.

★ 4.5

“We had a wonderful day with guide Anna! She is very cheerful and shared a lot of stories about Japan and Mt Fuji with us. It was a cloudy day but we managed to see Mt Fuji. Would recommend this trip!”

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4.Mount Fuji & Fuji Shibazakura Festival One Day Trip From Tokyo

Discover the stunning vistas of Mt. Fuji, vibrant shibazakura blooms, and traditional Japanese culture on this well-organized day trip from Tokyo with expert guides.

“The time at each destination was short, but I didn't find any of the food recommendations to be exceptional, so would probably bring my own food in favor of more time of the attractions if I did it again. A natural consequence of seeing so…”

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5.One-Day Tour to the Secret Flower Fields of Mount Fuji | Oishi Park x Motosuko Rainbow Flower Festival / Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba x Popular Makaino Farm x Lawson Photo Shoot (Departure from Tokyo)

Visit Fuji flower fields, lakeside gardens, Makaino Farm and a famous Lawson photo stop on a relaxed day trip from Tokyo.

★ 5.0

“We had a great trip out to Mt.Fuji! The driver/guide was very kind, helpful, and courteous! She was also very accommodating to our 2 young kids, which is very valuable on these long drives. Great overall experience!”

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6.Chichibus Weaving Story: A Journey of Tradition and Festival

Soaked in centuries of artisanal craftsmanship, Chichibu's weaving story unfolds a captivating tapestry of tradition and celebration that beckons visitors to explore its vibrant cultural heritage.

★ 5.0

“I had a lot of fun on this tour and learnt a bunch about the city of Chichibu. My favourite part was learning about the silk industry in the area and got to make my own coaster using a loom.”

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7.Sakura Season Small Group Tour of 9: Izu Cherry Blossom Viewing and Seaside Day Trip | Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival & Izu Seaside Train & Jogasaki Coast | Chinese Service | Round-trip from Tokyo with Optional Hotel Transfer

See Kawazu’s early cherry blossoms, ride the Izu coastal train, and walk Jogasaki’s lava cliffs on a small-group day trip from Tokyo.

★ 4.8

“Thank you very much for the tour guide's cooperation. We had a pleasant trip.”

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