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Collection of Various Swords special exhibition

The Nagoya Sword Museum “Nagoya Touken World” will hold the Various Swords Collection special exhibition from 2026/1/22 (Thu) to 3/15 (Sun). When you hear the word “Japanese sw…

Date : Jan 22, 2026 ～ Mar 15, 2026
Early spring events at Tokugawaen Garden

At Tokugawa Garden in early spring, plums, peaches, and cherry blossoms adorn the garden from late February to early April. We welcome guests with flowers, trees, and events that …

Date : Feb 23, 2026 ～ Mar 29, 2026
9:30 am–5:30 pm (admission until 5:00 pm)
LEGOLAND® Japan “Go Full Ninja Training Academy 2026”

The “LEGO® Ninjago” special event has been enhanced and will be held again this year. It's an event that can be enjoyed throughout the park, including attractions in the “LEGO® Ni…

Date : Jan 31, 2026 ～ Mar 15, 2026
Yamazaki Mazak Art Museum Collection Exhibition -From Spring to Fall-

[Held from 2/28 (Sat) to 10/18 (Sun) 10:00-17:30] Paintings by French painters active from the 18th to the 20th century, from masters representing rococo art such as Watteau, Bou…

Date : Feb 28, 2026 ～ Oct 18, 2026
Invitation to Picture Postcards #File.1 “Time Slip 1910” around the Meiji 43 Nagoya 300th Anniversary Festival

In Meiji 43 (1910), Nagoya reached the 300th anniversary of its founding, A grand commemorative event was held. Starting with the memorial festival on 4/12, the 10th Kansai Pref…

Date : Feb 26, 2026 ～ Apr 5, 2026
10:00～16:30
Nabana no Sato Illumination “Zipangu”

[Held from 10/18 (Sat) to 2026/5/31 (Sun)! *Closed from 2026/1/7 (Wed) to 8 (Thu)] Miraculous scenery created by one of the largest sparkles in Japan With the world's highest qu…

Date : Oct 18, 2025 ～ May 31, 2026
City Archives Mystery Solving Project No. 3 "Mystery Solving! Who is the protagonist of urban development? - Tracing the roots of urban development in Nagoya"

The third mystery-solving project has begun at the Nagoya City Municipal Archives! Souvenirs will be available for those who participate in the mystery-solving. Please give it a…

Date : Sep 2, 2025 ～ Mar 31, 2026
Nagoya City Agricultural Center Dela Farm Weeping Plum Blossom Festival

Date : Feb 14, 2026 ～ Mar 15, 2026
9:00 am–4:30 pm
“Miffy's Joyful Garden in DAI NAGOYA BUILDING”

[Held from 3/4 (Wed) to 5/31 (Sun)!] To commemorate the 10th anniversary of its opening, Dai Nagoya Building will host the Dai Nagoya Building 10th ANNIVERSARY project “Miffy's J…

Date : Mar 4, 2026 ～ May 31, 2026
Hina Doll Festival of the Owari Tokugawa Family special exhibit

Date : Feb 7, 2026 ～ Apr 5, 2026
10:00 am–5:00 pm (admission until 4:30 pm)
RED MAGIC ★ - MYSTERIOUS COLOR

It's astonishingly vivid, and the more appealing it is. It's a dangerous scent that makes even the devil feel excited. There are many colors in this world, but the point is red. “…

Date : Jan 22, 2026 ～ May 24, 2026
9:00～16:00
Arakogawa Park Cherry Blossom Festival

Date : Mar 25–Apr 6, 2025
Light display: 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Shirotori Garden Cherry Blossom Viewing Event

Date : Mar 28, 2026 , 29
9:00 am–5:00 pm (admission until 4:30 pm)
Carp streamers at Noritake Forest

This year, about 50 colorful carp streamers will swim majestically between the six 8m-tall chimneys, the symbols of Noritake Forest. You can see the contrast between the red bric…

Date : Apr 4, 2026 ～ May 31, 2026
Nagoya City Togokusan Fruits Park Spring Festival

Date : Mar 24, 2026 ～ Apr 12, 2026
9:00 am–4:30 pm
Nagoya Castle Spring Festival

From late March to early April, about 900 cherry trees of about 10 varieties, mainly Yoshino cherry and fern cherry, are in full bloom. The opening hours will be extended during t…

Date : Mar 20, 2026 ～ May 6, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Gates close at 5:00 PM) Opening hours will be extended during the following periods: March 20th (Friday, National Holiday) - April 5th (Sunday): 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM (Gates close at 8:00 PM) April 29th (Wednesday, National Holiday) - May 6th (Wednesday, Closed): 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Gates close at 6:00 PM) * Admission to the Honmaru Palace is limited to one hour before closing. * Admission to the Southwest Corner Tower and the Nishinomaru Mikura Castle Treasure House is limited to 4:00 PM.
Agricultural Park / Toda River Green Space "Spring Story"

A relay of about 1,000 cherry blossoms blooming sequentially from around the beginning of March, with kawazu cherry, kanhizakura, Yoshino cherry, and Satozakura. Mainly on weeken…

Date : Mar 14, 2026 ～ Apr 12, 2026
9:00～16:30
Tomibe Shrine Chigo Parade

[Held on 3/29 (Sun)] What is the Chigo procession This is an event where children (children), who are regarded as messengers of Shinto and Buddha, wear colorful costumes and par…

Date : Mar 29, 2026
Tsuruma Park Cherry Blossom Festival 2025

Date : Mar 20, 2026 ～ Apr 12, 2026
• Cherry blossom light display: 6:00 pm–10:00 pm • Food trucks and booths: 10:00 am–9:00 pm • Beer garden, etc.: 11:00 am–9:30 pm (Final orders taken at 9:00 pm. Koyoen's operating times only differ on weekdays.)
Spring Nagoya Horikawa Cruise

[Every Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays from 2026/3/20 (Fri) to 5/31 (Sun)] It is Horikawa, which was born in 1610 along with the construction of Nagoya Castle, and it is …

Date : Mar 20, 2026 ～ May 31, 2026
TRAVEL LAND 2025

This is the second time Travelland will be held this year at Hisaya Odori Park (Edion Hisaya Plaza) for two days, March 15th (Sat) and 16th (Sun)! We have a full lineup of travel…

Date : Mar 14, 2026 ～ Mar 15
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens Evening Walk with Double Cherry Blossoms 2025

The cherry blossom light-up event ""Evening Double Cherry Blossom Stroll,"" which started last year, will be held again this year at the Botanical Garden! The ""Cherry Blossom Cor…

Date : Apr 4, 2026 ～ Apr 12, 2026
The 13th Moricoro Park Street Performance Festival

A total of 50 street performers from all over Japan will be gathering. There will be lots of fun performances, including juggling, balloons, pantomime, and magic!

Date : Apr 11, 2026 ～ Apr 12
Special Exhibition “The Great Extinction Exhibition - The Big Five in the History of Life”

In the 4 billion years since life was born, life crises have occurred many times on Earth. However, life has evolved in a variety of ways by overcoming crises and repeated new pro…

Date : Mar 20, 2026 ～ Jun 14, 2026
9:00～17:00
75th Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens Spring Festival

Date : Mar 14, 2026 ～ May 6, 2026
• Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens: 9:00 am–4:50 pm (admission until 4:30 pm) • Higashiyama Sky Tower: 9:00 am–9:30 pm (admission until 9:00 pm)
LEGOLAND® Japan "Spring Celebration Party at LEGOLAND®"

Spring is the season for new encounters as children start kindergarten or school, advance to the next grade, or graduate. LEGOLAND® Japan will offer many activities, shows, and …

Date : Mar 13, 2026 ～ May 10, 2026
Matsumoto Leiji Exhibition: Journey of Creation

Matsumoto Leiji has created numerous masterpieces, starting with “Galaxy Express 999,” which is his masterpiece. Many of these works have transcended generations and borders and a…

Date : Mar 20, 2026 ～ Jun 7, 2026
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Note: Open until 8:00 PM on Fridays) *Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Nagoya Tsurumai International Shogi Class

The Japanese game of shogi—equivalent to Western chess—is a game of strategy and cunning. Thus many may think it to difficult to understand. However, this is not the case! Learn …

Date : Jan 24, 2026 , Feb 7 , 14 , Mar 8…
9:30 am–11:30 am
Kuro River Yuzen Rinse

[Held on 3/28 (Sat) 10:00-11:30] This is an event to recreate Nagoya-style yuzen glue removal, which used to be actively held in Kurokawa (Horikawa)! It will be held near Tsuji …

Date : Mar 28, 2026
Oasis21 iCenter Hands-On Event (Family crest dyeing)

Oasis21 can help you get a deeper sense of Nagoya through one of its traditional crafts. The city of Nagoya has a rich dyeing tradition going back eons, such as its Arimatsu/Naru…

Date : Mar 16, 2026
Nagoya Reptiles World 2025 Spring

Japan's largest reptile and amphibian exhibition and sale will be held. There will be a petting corner, a food and drink corner with game meat, and rare small animals on display.

Date : Mar 28, 2026 ～ Mar 29
Nayabashi Yoichi Sake Festival

20/3/27 (Fri) - 28 (Sat) An annual sake festival! Drink and compare delicious alcoholic beverages with Yoichi's Inoguchi in one hand! Even if you can't drink sake, please come an…

Date : Mar 27, 2026 ～ Mar 28