Season calendar季节日历

Japan by month按月份游日本

Japan doesn't have a high season — it has twelve different ones. The Tokyo sumo tournaments run in January, May and September. First-flush tea is picked in May. The maples peak in November. Here is the year as we plan it, with the experience to book for each window.日本没有一个旺季——它有十二个。大相扑东京场所在1月、5月、9月;头采茶在5月;枫叶顶点在11月。这是我们规划一年的日历,以及每个窗口期该预订的体验。

Sumo wrestlers training at morning practice in a Tokyo stable
New Year Tokyo新年东京

January1月

The Grand Sumo Tournament opens the year; temple gardens sit under snow.大相扑初场所拉开一年帷幕,寺院庭园静卧雪下。

Grand Sumo Tournament Day — Morning Practice & Masu Seats大相扑观赛日——晨练参观与枡席 — Sep 13–27, 2026 · Jan 10–24, 2027 · May 9–23, 2027 (official JSA schedule)2026年9月13日–27日/2027年1月10日–24日·5月9日–23日(日本相扑协会官方赛程)

Snow Garden Tea at a Zen Temple雪庭之茶——禅寺的隆冬 — Dec 15 – Feb 28 — snow-morning slots confirmed the evening before12月15日–2月28日(雪晨批次于前一晚确定)

This month in Japan本月的日本

  • On stage演出Grand Sumo New Year Tournament大相扑一月场所Tokyo东京Mid–late January, 15 days1月中旬至下旬·共15天
  • Tradition岁时行事Hatsumode First Shrine Visit初诣Nationwide全国January 1–31月1–3日
  • Tradition岁时行事Hatsugama First Tea Ceremony of the Year初釜(新年首次茶会)Kyoto & Tokyo京都·东京Early January1月上旬
  • Festival祭典Dezome-shiki Fire Brigade Parade消防出初式Tokyo东京January 61月6日
  • Tradition岁时行事Nanakusa Seven-Herb Rice Porridge七草粥Nationwide全国January 71月7日
  • Festival祭典Toka Ebisu十日戎Osaka大阪·今宫戎January 9–111月9–11日
  • Tradition岁时行事Coming-of-Age Day成人节Nationwide全国Second Monday of January1月第二个周一
  • Festival祭典Wakakusa Yamayaki Mountain Burning若草山烧山Nara奈良Fourth Saturday of January1月第四个周六
  • Nature花与自然Winter Peonies & Wintersweet寒牡丹与蜡梅Tokyo & Nara东京·奈良Throughout January整个1月
  • In season当季美味Crab, Yellowtail & Milt Season螃蟹·鰤鱼·鱼白Nationwide全国Peak season in January1月为最盛期

Dates in bold repeat every year. The rest shift with the weekend, the lunar calendar or the forecast — we confirm exact days when you enquire.粗体日期每年固定,其余随周末、农历或天气预报变动,咨询时我们会告知确切日期。

A snow-dusted Zen temple garden in Kyoto in midwinter
Midwinter quiet隆冬静谧

February2月

Kyoto's emptiest, most beautiful month — plum blossom and snow gardens.京都一年中最空、也最美的月份——梅花与雪庭。

Snow Garden Tea at a Zen Temple雪庭之茶——禅寺的隆冬 — Dec 15 – Feb 28 — snow-morning slots confirmed the evening before12月15日–2月28日(雪晨批次于前一晚确定)

This month in Japan本月的日本

  • Tradition岁时行事Setsubun Bean-Throwing节分·追傩式Kyoto & nationwide京都吉田神社等February 32月3日
  • Festival祭典Kasuga Lantern Festival春日大社节分万灯笼Nara奈良February 32月3日
  • Festival祭典Sapporo Snow Festival札幌冰雪节Sapporo札幌Early February, about one week2月上旬·约一周
  • Festival祭典Namahage Sedo Festival生剥柴灯祭Oga, Akita秋田·男鹿Second Fri–Sun of February2月第二个周五至周日
  • Festival祭典Hirosaki Snow Lantern Festival弘前城雪灯笼祭Hirosaki青森·弘前Early February2月上旬
  • Festival祭典Yokote Kamakura Snow Huts横手雪屋Akita秋田·横手February 15–162月15–16日
  • Festival祭典Hachinohe Enburi八户丰年舞Aomori青森·八户February 17–202月17–20日
  • Nature花与自然Plum Blossom梅花Kyoto & Mito京都·水户Mid-February to early March2月中旬至3月上旬
  • Nature花与自然Kawazu Early Cherry Blossom河津樱Izu, Shizuoka静冈·伊豆Mid to late February2月中下旬
  • In season当季美味Oysters, Strawberries & Fugu牡蛎·草莓·河豚Nationwide全国Peak season in February2月为最盛期

Dates in bold repeat every year. The rest shift with the weekend, the lunar calendar or the forecast — we confirm exact days when you enquire.粗体日期每年固定,其余随周末、农历或天气预报变动,咨询时我们会告知确切日期。

A quiet Kyoto temple garden in cherry blossom season, early morning
Sakura opens樱花启幕

March3月

The blossom forecast firms up and the first gardens turn pink in late March.开花预报逐渐清晰,下旬第一批庭园染上淡粉。

Sakura Morning — Temple Garden & Hanami Bento樱花之晨——寺院庭园与花见便当 — Around Mar 25 – Apr 10 each year — exact dates set by the blossom forecast每年约3月25日–4月10日(以开花预报确定具体日期)

This month in Japan本月的日本

  • Festival祭典Omizutori Fire Ritual东大寺修二会(取水节)Nara奈良March 1–14 (largest on the 12th)3月1–14日(12日规模最大)
  • Tradition岁时行事Hinamatsuri Doll Festival女儿节(上巳节)Nationwide全国March 33月3日
  • On stage演出Grand Sumo Spring Tournament大相扑三月场所Osaka大阪Mid-March, 15 days3月中旬·共15天
  • Festival祭典Kiyoshikoji Fire Ritual清凉寺松明式Kyoto京都March 153月15日
  • Tradition岁时行事Spring Equinox & Higan春分·彼岸Nationwide全国Around March 20, seven days3月20日前后共7天
  • Tradition岁时行事Graduation Season — Hakama Kimono毕业季·袴装Nationwide全国Mid to late March3月中旬至下旬
  • Nature花与自然First Cherry Blossom樱花初绽Tokyo & Kyoto东京·京都Late March onward3月下旬起
  • In season当季美味Clams, Sea Bream & Bamboo Shoots蛤蜊·鲷鱼·竹笋Nationwide全国Peak season in March3月为最盛期

Dates in bold repeat every year. The rest shift with the weekend, the lunar calendar or the forecast — we confirm exact days when you enquire.粗体日期每年固定,其余随周末、农历或天气预报变动,咨询时我们会告知确切日期。

A quiet Kyoto temple garden in cherry blossom season, early morning
Full bloom满开

April4月

Peak sakura, and Kyoto's geiko districts dance the Miyako Odori.樱花顶点,祇园花街的都をどり同时开演。

Sakura Morning — Temple Garden & Hanami Bento樱花之晨——寺院庭园与花见便当 — Around Mar 25 – Apr 10 each year — exact dates set by the blossom forecast每年约3月25日–4月10日(以开花预报确定具体日期)

This month in Japan本月的日本

  • Nature花与自然Cherry Blossom at Full Bloom樱花满开Tokyo & Kyoto东京·京都Early April (forecast-dependent)4月上旬(视预报而定)
  • On stage演出Miyako Odori Geiko Dances都舞Gion, Kyoto京都·祇园甲部Throughout April4月1–30日
  • Festival祭典Inuyama Festival犬山祭Aichi爱知First Sat–Sun of April4月第一个周末
  • Tradition岁时行事Hana Matsuri Buddha's Birthday花祭(浴佛节)Temples nationwide各地寺院April 84月8日
  • Festival祭典Nagahama Hikiyama Festival长滨曳山祭Shiga滋贺April 13–164月13–16日
  • Festival祭典Takayama Spring Festival春季高山祭(山王祭)Takayama, Gifu岐阜·高山April 14–154月14–15日
  • Festival祭典Kamakura Festival镰仓祭Kamakura镰仓Second–third Sunday of April4月第二至第三个周日
  • Nature花与自然Wisteria & Nemophila紫藤·粉蝶花Tochigi & Ibaraki栃木·茨城Late April4月下旬
  • In season当季美味Bamboo Shoots & First Bonito竹笋·初鲣Kyoto & Tokyo京都·东京Peak season in April4月为最盛期

Dates in bold repeat every year. The rest shift with the weekend, the lunar calendar or the forecast — we confirm exact days when you enquire.粗体日期每年固定,其余随周末、农历或天气预报变动,咨询时我们会告知确切日期。

Rows of tea bushes at a matcha farm in Uji during the spring harvest
New tea & sumo新茶与夏场所

May5月

First-flush tea is picked in Uji while the summer tournament fills Ryogoku.宇治采摘头茶,两国因夏场所而满座。

Uji New-Tea Harvest — Tea Picking & Tasting宇治新茶——采茶与品鉴 — Around May 1 (the 88th night) to late May — harvest days confirmed two weeks ahead每年5月1日前后(八十八夜)至5月下旬(采摘日提前两周确定)

Grand Sumo Tournament Day — Morning Practice & Masu Seats大相扑观赛日——晨练参观与枡席 — Sep 13–27, 2026 · Jan 10–24, 2027 · May 9–23, 2027 (official JSA schedule)2026年9月13日–27日/2027年1月10日–24日·5月9日–23日(日本相扑协会官方赛程)

This month in Japan本月的日本

  • Festival祭典Shimogamo Yabusame Horseback Archery下鸭神社流镝马神事Kyoto京都May 35月3日
  • Festival祭典Hakata Dontaku博多咚打鼓海港节Fukuoka福冈May 3–45月3–4日
  • Festival祭典Hamamatsu Kite Festival滨松祭Shizuoka静冈May 3–55月3–5日
  • Tradition岁时行事Tango-no-Sekku Children's Day端午节·儿童节Nationwide全国May 55月5日
  • Tradition岁时行事Hachiju-hachiya — First Tea Picking八十八夜(新茶开采)Uji, Kyoto京都·宇治Around May 25月2日前后
  • Festival祭典Aoi Matsuri葵祭Kyoto京都May 155月15日
  • Festival祭典Kanda Matsuri神田祭Tokyo东京·神田明神Mid-May, odd-numbered years5月中旬·单数年为正祭
  • On stage演出Grand Sumo Summer Tournament大相扑五月场所Tokyo东京Mid-May, 15 days5月中旬·共15天
  • Festival祭典Sanja Matsuri三社祭Asakusa, Tokyo东京·浅草Third Fri–Sun of May5月第三个周五至周日
  • On stage演出Kamogawa Odori Geiko Dances鸭川舞Pontocho, Kyoto京都·先斗町May5月
  • Festival祭典Soma Nomaoi Samurai Horse Festival相马野马追Fukushima福岛Last Sat–Mon of May5月最后一个周六至周一
  • In season当季美味New Tea & First Bonito新茶·初鲣Uji & Tokyo宇治·东京Peak season in May5月为最盛期

Dates in bold repeat every year. The rest shift with the weekend, the lunar calendar or the forecast — we confirm exact days when you enquire.粗体日期每年固定,其余随周末、农历或天气预报变动,咨询时我们会告知确切日期。

A master bladesmith forging a kitchen knife at a traditional Japanese smithy
Green season青绿之季

June6月

Rainy-season mosses at their deepest; craft workshops move indoors.梅雨的苔藓最深最润,工艺体验转入室内。

This month in Japan本月的日本

  • Festival祭典YOSAKOI Soran FestivalYOSAKOI索朗祭Sapporo札幌Early June6月上旬
  • Festival祭典Chagu Chagu Umakko Horse Parade恰古恰古马Iwate岩手Second Saturday of June6月第二个周六
  • Festival祭典Sanno Matsuri山王祭Tokyo东京·日枝神社Mid-June, even-numbered years6月中旬·双数年为正祭
  • Festival祭典Kurama Bamboo Cutting Rite鞍马寺伐竹会式Kyoto京都June 206月20日
  • Tradition岁时行事Nagoshi-no-Harae Purification Ring夏越祓·茅轮穿越Shrines nationwide各地神社June 306月30日
  • Tradition岁时行事Umeshigoto — Plum Pickling Season梅仕事(梅酒·腌梅)Nationwide全国Throughout June整个6月
  • Nature花与自然Hydrangea & Fireflies绣球花·萤火虫Kamakura & Kyoto镰仓·京都Mid-June6月中旬
  • In season当季美味Sweetfish & Minazuki Sweets香鱼·水无月和果子Kyoto京都Peak season in June6月为最盛期

Dates in bold repeat every year. The rest shift with the weekend, the lunar calendar or the forecast — we confirm exact days when you enquire.粗体日期每年固定,其余随周末、农历或天气预报变动,咨询时我们会告知确切日期。

Lantern-lit streets of Kyoto at night during the Gion Matsuri festival season
Gion Matsuri祇园祭

July7月

Japan's greatest festival takes over Kyoto; markets start before the heat.日本最盛大的祭典席卷京都;市场趁暑热前开动。

Gion Matsuri Yoiyama Night Walk祇园祭·宵山之夜漫步 — Every July: yoiyama nights Jul 14–16 & 21–23 (float processions Jul 17 & 24)每年7月:宵山7月14–16日·21–23日(山鉾巡行7月17日·24日)

This month in Japan本月的日本

  • Tradition岁时行事Mount Fuji Climbing Season Opens富士山开山Yamanashi山梨·吉田口July 17月1日
  • Festival祭典Hakata Gion Yamakasa博多祇园山笠Fukuoka福冈July 1–15 (finale at 4:59am on the 15th)7月1–15日(追山在15日凌晨4:59)
  • Tradition岁时行事Asagao Ichi Morning Glory Market入谷牵牛花市Tokyo东京·入谷July 6–87月6–8日
  • Tradition岁时行事Tanabata Star Festival七夕Nationwide全国July 7 (Sendai celebrates in August)7月7日(仙台在8月)
  • Tradition岁时行事Hozuki Ichi Lantern-Plant Market浅草酸浆市(四万六千日)Tokyo东京·浅草July 9–107月9–10日
  • Festival祭典Nachi Fire Festival那智扇祭(火祭)Wakayama和歌山July 147月14日
  • Festival祭典Gion Matsuri祇园祭Kyoto京都All July — floats July 17 & 24, yoiyama nights before7月1–31日(山鉾巡行17日·24日,宵山在前夜)
  • Festival祭典Chichibu Kawase Festival秩父川濑祭Saitama埼玉·秩父July 19–207月19–20日
  • Festival祭典Tenjin Matsuri天神祭Osaka大阪July 24–25, boat procession and fireworks7月24–25日·船渡御与奉纳烟花
  • Tradition岁时行事Doyo-no-Ushi — Eel Day土用丑日(鳗鱼)Nationwide全国Late July7月下旬
  • Festival祭典Sumida River Fireworks隅田川烟花大会Tokyo东京Last Saturday of July7月最后一个周六
  • Festival祭典Tsukiji Hongwanji Bon Odori筑地本愿寺纳凉盆舞Tsukiji, Tokyo东京·筑地Four nights, late July7月末·连续4晚
  • Festival祭典Gujo Odori Opens郡上舞开幕Gujo Hachiman, Gifu岐阜·郡上八幡Mid-July to early September, about 30 nights7月中旬至9月上旬·约30夜
  • Nature花与自然Lotus at Dawn荷花(清晨)Tokyo & Kyoto东京·京都Early mornings in July7月清晨
  • In season当季美味Eel, Hamo Pike Conger & Somen鳗鱼·海鳗·素面Tokyo & Kyoto东京·京都Peak season in July7月为最盛期
  • On stage演出Grand Sumo Nagoya Tournament大相扑七月场所Nagoya名古屋July, 15 days7月·共15天
  • On stage演出Takigi Noh — Firelight Noh Theatre薪能(火光能剧)Shrines & temples各地神社寺院Summer evenings夏夜

Dates in bold repeat every year. The rest shift with the weekend, the lunar calendar or the forecast — we confirm exact days when you enquire.粗体日期每年固定,其余随周末、农历或天气预报变动,咨询时我们会告知确切日期。

Illustration of a bon-odori festival at night: a yagura tower, strings of lanterns and dancers
Summer nights夏夜

August8月

Bon-odori dancing and the Gozan fires — the season lives after dark.盆舞与五山送火——这个季节活在日落之后。

Bon-Odori Night — Join the Dance盆舞之夜——加入舞圈 — Neighbourhood festivals run mid-July to late August; we confirm that week's best festival 2–3 days ahead7月中旬至8月下旬,每晚都有街区祭典;当周最佳祭典提前2〜3天确定

This month in Japan本月的日本

  • Festival祭典Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri弘前睡魔祭Hirosaki, Aomori青森·弘前August 1–78月1–7日
  • Festival祭典Aomori Nebuta Matsuri青森睡魔祭Aomori青森August 2–78月2–7日
  • Festival祭典Nagaoka Fireworks长冈大烟花大会Niigata新潟·长冈August 2–38月2–3日
  • Festival祭典Akita Kanto Lantern Festival秋田竿灯祭Akita秋田August 3–68月3–6日
  • Festival祭典Yamagata Hanagasa Festival山形花笠祭Yamagata山形August 5–78月5–7日
  • Festival祭典Sendai Tanabata Festival仙台七夕祭Sendai宫城·仙台August 6–88月6–8日
  • Tradition岁时行事Rokudo Mairi — Welcoming the Spirits京都六道参拜Kyoto京都August 7–108月7–10日
  • Festival祭典Yosakoi Festival夜来祭Kochi高知August 9–128月9–12日
  • Festival祭典Awa Odori阿波舞Tokushima德岛August 12–158月12–15日
  • Tradition岁时行事Obon — Festival of the Ancestors盂兰盆节Nationwide全国August 13–168月13–16日
  • Festival祭典Gujo Odori All-Night Dancing郡上舞·彻夜舞Gifu岐阜·郡上八幡August 13–16, danced until dawn8月13–16日·通宵达旦
  • Festival祭典Tsukudajima Nenbutsu Bon Odori佃岛盆舞Tokyo东京·佃August 13–158月13–15日
  • Festival祭典Kasuga Mid-Year Lantern Festival春日大社中元万灯笼Nara奈良August 14–158月14–15日
  • Festival祭典Yamaga Lantern Festival山鹿灯笼祭Kumamoto熊本·山鹿August 15–168月15–16日
  • Festival祭典Gozan Okuribi Bonfires五山送火Kyoto京都August 16, lit at 8pm8月16日 20点点火
  • Festival祭典Nishimonai Bon Odori西马音内盆舞Akita秋田·羽后町August 16–188月16–18日
  • Festival祭典Omagari National Fireworks Competition大曲全国烟花竞技大会Akita秋田·大仙Fourth Saturday of August8月第四个周六
  • Festival祭典Koenji Awa Odori高圆寺阿波舞Tokyo东京·高圆寺Last Sat–Sun of August8月最后一个周末
  • Nature花与自然Sunflowers & Highland Summer向日葵·高原之夏Nationwide全国Throughout August整个8月
  • In season当季美味Sweetfish, Peaches & Edamame香鱼·桃子·毛豆Nationwide全国Peak season in August8月为最盛期

Dates in bold repeat every year. The rest shift with the weekend, the lunar calendar or the forecast — we confirm exact days when you enquire.粗体日期每年固定,其余随周末、农历或天气预报变动,咨询时我们会告知确切日期。

Sumo wrestlers training at morning practice in a Tokyo stable
Autumn sumo秋场所

September9月

The autumn tournament returns to Tokyo; moon-viewing tea in Kyoto.秋季本场所重返东京,京都则有赏月之茶。

Grand Sumo Tournament Day — Morning Practice & Masu Seats大相扑观赛日——晨练参观与枡席 — Sep 13–27, 2026 · Jan 10–24, 2027 · May 9–23, 2027 (official JSA schedule)2026年9月13日–27日/2027年1月10日–24日·5月9日–23日(日本相扑协会官方赛程)

This month in Japan本月的日本

  • Festival祭典Owara Kaze-no-Bon越中八尾风之盆Yatsuo, Toyama富山·八尾September 1–39月1–3日
  • Tradition岁时行事Choyo — Chrysanthemum Festival重阳节Kyoto & nationwide京都等September 99月9日
  • Festival祭典Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Yabusame鹤冈八幡宫例大祭·流镝马Kamakura镰仓September 14–16 (archery on the 16th)9月14–16日(流镝马在16日)
  • On stage演出Grand Sumo Autumn Tournament大相扑九月场所Tokyo东京Mid-September, 15 days9月中旬·共15天
  • Festival祭典Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri岸和田山车祭Osaka大阪·岸和田Weekend before Respect-for-the-Aged Day敬老日前的周末
  • Festival祭典Ishioka Festival石冈祭Ibaraki茨城Around Respect-for-the-Aged Day敬老日前后的周末
  • Tradition岁时行事Jugoya — Harvest Moon Viewing中秋赏月Kyoto & Tokyo京都·东京September or October, by the lunar calendar视农历而定,9或10月
  • Nature花与自然Red Spider Lilies & Cosmos彼岸花·大波斯菊Saitama & nationwide埼玉等Late September9月下旬
  • In season当季美味Matsutake, Pacific Saury & New Rice松茸·秋刀鱼·新米Nationwide全国Peak season in September9月为最盛期

Dates in bold repeat every year. The rest shift with the weekend, the lunar calendar or the forecast — we confirm exact days when you enquire.粗体日期每年固定,其余随周末、农历或天气预报变动,咨询时我们会告知确切日期。

Guests making nigiri sushi with a chef after a Tsukiji market walk
Harvest table丰收餐桌

October10月

New rice and autumn fish — the best month of the year to eat.新米与秋鱼——一年中最好吃的月份。

This month in Japan本月的日本

  • Festival祭典Nagasaki Kunchi长崎宫日节Nagasaki长崎October 7–910月7–9日
  • Festival祭典Takayama Autumn Festival秋季高山祭(八幡祭)Takayama, Gifu岐阜·高山October 9–1010月9–10日
  • Festival祭典Otsu Festival大津祭Shiga滋贺Weekend before Sports Day体育日前的周末
  • Festival祭典Naha Great Tug-of-War那霸大拔河Okinawa冲绳·那霸Around the second Monday of October10月体育日前后
  • Festival祭典Nada Fighting Festival滩之斗殴祭Himeji, Hyogo兵库·姬路October 14–1510月14–15日
  • Festival祭典Niihama Taiko Festival新居浜太鼓祭Ehime爱媛October 16–1810月16–18日
  • Festival祭典Kawagoe Matsuri川越祭Saitama埼玉·川越Third Sat–Sun of October10月第三个周末
  • Festival祭典Jidai Matsuri时代祭Kyoto京都October 2210月22日
  • Festival祭典Kurama Fire Festival鞍马火祭Kyoto京都·鞍马October 22, same night as Jidai Matsuri10月22日·与时代祭同日夜间
  • Tradition岁时行事Kannazuki — Gods Gather at Izumo神无月(出云为神在月)Izumo, Shimane岛根·出云October, by the lunar calendar农历10月
  • Tradition岁时行事Jusanya — The Later Moon十三夜(后月)Nationwide全国Mid-October10月中旬
  • Nature花与自然Fragrant Osmanthus & First Maples金木犀·北方红叶Nationwide全国Early to mid-October10月上旬至中旬
  • In season当季美味Matsutake, Chestnuts & Hiyaoroshi Sake松茸·栗子·冷卸清酒Nationwide全国Peak season in October10月为最盛期

Dates in bold repeat every year. The rest shift with the weekend, the lunar calendar or the forecast — we confirm exact days when you enquire.粗体日期每年固定,其余随周末、农历或天气预报变动,咨询时我们会告知确切日期。

A Kyoto Zen temple garden in full autumn colour, seen in the early morning
Maple red枫红

November11月

Peak foliage turns the temple gardens; Kyoto's second high season.枫叶染遍寺院庭园,京都的第二个高峰季。

Autumn Leaves Morning — Private Temple Viewing & Tea红叶之晨——非公开拜观与呈茶 — Around Nov 15–30 — peak confirmed by the foliage forecast每年约11月15日–30日(以红叶预报确定最盛期)

This month in Japan本月的日本

  • Festival祭典Karatsu Kunchi唐津宫日节Saga佐贺·唐津November 2–411月2–4日
  • Tradition岁时行事Robiraki — Opening of the Tea Hearth炉开(茶道的新年)Kyoto & Tokyo京都·东京Early November11月上旬
  • Festival祭典Meiji Jingu Yabusame明治神宫流镝马Tokyo东京November 311月3日
  • In season当季美味Snow Crab Season Opens螃蟹开渔Sea of Japan coast日本海沿岸Around November 611月6日前后
  • Festival祭典Tori-no-Ichi Rake Markets酉之市Tokyo东京·浅草等On the Days of the Rooster in November11月的酉日(每年2–3次)
  • Tradition岁时行事Shichi-Go-San Children's Shrine Visit七五三Shrines nationwide各地神社Around November 1511月15日前后的周末
  • On stage演出Grand Sumo Kyushu Tournament大相扑十一月场所Fukuoka福冈November, 15 days11月·共15天
  • Tradition岁时行事Niiname-sai Harvest Thanksgiving新尝祭·勤劳感谢日Nationwide全国November 2311月23日
  • Nature花与自然Peak Autumn Colour红叶最盛期Kyoto京都Mid to late November11月中旬至下旬
  • Nature花与自然Ginkgo Avenue in Gold银杏大道Tokyo东京·神宫外苑Late November11月下旬
  • On stage演出Kaomise Kabuki Opens颜见世开幕Kyoto京都·南座Late November into December11月末至12月

Dates in bold repeat every year. The rest shift with the weekend, the lunar calendar or the forecast — we confirm exact days when you enquire.粗体日期每年固定,其余随周末、农历或天气预报变动,咨询时我们会告知确切日期。

Sushi and fresh seafood at Tsukiji market during the year-end rush
Year-end feast岁末盛宴

December12月

Tsukiji's year-end rush, first snows, and the quiet before New Year.筑地的年末热气、初雪,以及新年前的宁静。

Year-End Tsukiji — Market Shopping, Hotpot & Sushi岁末筑地——年货采买·火锅与寿司 — Dec 26–30 each year (the market's final trading days)每年12月26日–30日(市场年末最后营业日)

Snow Garden Tea at a Zen Temple雪庭之茶——禅寺的隆冬 — Dec 15 – Feb 28 — snow-morning slots confirmed the evening before12月15日–2月28日(雪晨批次于前一晚确定)

This month in Japan本月的日本

  • Festival祭典Chichibu Night Festival秩父夜祭Saitama埼玉·秩父December 2–3, floats and winter fireworks12月2–3日·曳山与冬季烟花
  • Tradition岁时行事Susuharai — Temple Year-End Cleaning扫尘Kyoto & nationwide京都等December 1312月13日
  • Festival祭典Ako Gishi-sai — The 47 Ronin赤穗义士祭Tokyo & Hyogo东京·泉岳寺/兵库December 1412月14日
  • Festival祭典Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri春日若宫御祭Nara奈良December 15–18 (procession on the 17th)12月15–18日(御渡式在17日)
  • Tradition岁时行事Hagoita-ichi Battledore Market浅草羽子板市Tokyo东京·浅草December 17–1912月17–19日
  • Tradition岁时行事Toji Winter Solstice & Yuzu Baths冬至·柚子浴Nationwide全国Around December 2212月22日前后
  • Tradition岁时行事Year-End Tsukiji Rush岁末筑地Tokyo东京·筑地December 26–3012月26–30日
  • Tradition岁时行事Joya-no-Kane — 108 Temple Bells除夜钟Temples nationwide各地寺院Midnight on December 3112月31日 深夜
  • Tradition岁时行事Okera Mairi New Year Fire八坂神社白朮祭Kyoto京都New Year's Eve, through the night12月31日 深夜
  • On stage演出Kaomise Kabuki颜见世公演Kyoto京都·南座Throughout December12月
  • In season当季美味Crab, Yellowtail, Fugu & Toshikoshi Soba螃蟹·鰤鱼·河豚·跨年荞麦面Nationwide全国Peak season in December12月为最盛期

Dates in bold repeat every year. The rest shift with the weekend, the lunar calendar or the forecast — we confirm exact days when you enquire.粗体日期每年固定,其余随周末、农历或天气预报变动,咨询时我们会告知确切日期。