Step into a colorful candy-filled world this spring at Tokyo Disneyland with the special event series “Disney Pal-Palooza.”

Running from April 9 to June 30, 2026, the latest installment, “Vanellope’s Sweets Pop World,” transforms the park into a playful, sugar-coated fantasy inspired by Vanellope from Wreck-It Ralph. Expect vibrant decorations, themed entertainment, limited-edition goods, and eye-catching sweets that make the entire park feel like a dessert wonderland.

Festivities begin early from March 9, when select decorations, menus, and merchandise are gradually introduced. During the main event period, highlights include a lively parade along the park route, where Vanellope’s imagined “all-sweets resort” comes to life in a colorful spectacle lasting about 35 minutes.

Guests can also enjoy customizable parfait-themed goods and menus, immersive photo spots, and special seasonal treats, all designed to celebrate the playful spirit of “Pal-Palooza,” a joyful party experience shared with friends.

In addition, from April 23 to June 30, a limited-time version of the attraction “Star Tours: The Adventures Continue” features appearances by the Mandalorian and Grogu, offering an extra dose of excitement for Star Wars fans.

Tokyo DisneySea hosts the Tokyo DisneySea Food & Wine Festival from April 15 to June 30, 2026, inviting guests on a flavorful journey inspired by the theme “travel the world through food.”

Set against the park’s immersive, international atmosphere, this spring event transforms all eight themed ports into a global tasting experience. Guests can stroll through each area sampling a wide variety of bite-sized dishes, sweets, and drinks inspired by the cultures and stories of each port, making it easy to enjoy a casual, walk-and-eat style “culinary tour.”

Now in its third year, the festival also incorporates special “Jubilee Blue” decorations celebrating Tokyo DisneySea’s 25th anniversary, adding an extra layer of festivity across the park. New this year are themed elements inspired by Disney & Pixar’s Ratatouille, including decorations, menu items, and exclusive merchandise.

The drink lineup is just as diverse, featuring around 15 types of wine alongside beer, cocktails, and soft drinks. Seasonal menus and select items begin rolling out from April 8, ahead of the main event.

Beyond food, the festival includes special goods, photo spots, and lively atmosphere entertainment such as musical chef performances and playful custodial acts, bringing even more energy to the park.

For the first time, select programs will also be held at Tokyo DisneySea’s two on-site hotels, where guests can enjoy curated food and wine pairings crafted by chefs and sommeliers, extending the “journey through food” beyond the park itself.

Sanrio Puroland is turning up the fun with PUROSPRINGPARTY, a colorful seasonal event running from March 19 to June 2, 2026.

Centered around a cheerful “spring party” theme, the park is transformed with pastel-colored decorations, playful photo spots, and limited-time food and merchandise, creating a lively and immersive atmosphere for visitors of all ages.

The highlight is the brand-new parade Hapipupe Popping Festival, where Sanrio characters and live entertainers appear in adorable rabbit-themed costumes. Guests are encouraged to clap, dance, and cheer along as the show unfolds, with energetic music and dynamic performances including jumps and acrobatics adding to the excitement.

Throughout the park, seasonal photo spots feature spring motifs and a special collaboration with the Korean-born character Esther Bunny, while themed goods and menu items bring the event’s pastel world to life. From cute desserts to playful character-inspired dishes, there’s plenty to enjoy as you explore

Step into a dreamlike spring at Art Aquarium Museum GINZA with the limited-time exhibition Meccha Sakura 2026, running until April 22, 2026.

This seasonal showcase transforms the museum into a mesmerizing world where goldfish glide through spaces awash in soft pink hues, evoking the beauty of cherry blossoms in full bloom. Blending light, water, and floral design, the exhibition offers a uniquely immersive way to experience spring in the heart of Ginza.

Highlights include installations featuring “sakura” goldfish varieties, elegantly patterned with red and white scales, as well as stunning displays like cascading “goldfish waterfalls” framed by weeping cherry blossoms and glowing corridors lined with illuminated tanks.

A special collaboration with Hibiya Kadan adds to the spectacle, with carefully curated floral arrangements and reflective elements creating layered, luminous spaces that feel both delicate and otherworldly.

With photo spots surrounded by blooming sakura and ever-changing lighting effects, this exhibition offers a tranquil escape from the city’s bustle—and a chance to experience a truly unique vision of spring in Tokyo.

From the moment Harry first received his Hogwarts letter, a magical story began. Now you can step into that world at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter. The limited-time feature Invitation from Hogwarts runs from March 18 to September 6, 2026, marking 25 years since Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

Throughout the experience, iconic early scenes are brought to life through detailed sets, immersive displays, and hands-on demonstrations. A giant Hogwarts acceptance letter greets visitors at the entrance, while inside, the Great Hall is transformed into the Sorting Ceremony, glowing beneath hundreds of floating candles.

You’ll also discover how some of the series’ most memorable moments were created. Try your hand at the levitation spell “Wingardium Leviosa,” and learn the behind-the-scenes techniques used to bring characters like Hagrid to life and make the Invisibility Cloak work on screen.

Whether you’re revisiting the story or experiencing it for the first time, this special event offers a fresh way to connect with the magic where it all began.

Centered on the theme “Sky × Sakura,” the observation deck (Floors 350 and 340) will be adorned with cherry blossom decorations incorporating traditional Japanese motifs. Visitors can enjoy beautifully designed photo spots where sakura harmonizes with the sweeping city views below. Some areas feature elegant Japanese patterns and full-bloom cherry blossoms, others evoke petals drifting in the spring breeze, and one special spot frames the scenery through a round window reminiscent of shoji screens. On clear days, you may even capture Mt. Fuji alongside the blossoms.

The nighttime-only SKYTREE ROUND THEATER® will screen a special three-minute visual program expressing the fleeting beauty and delicate elegance of Japanese cherry blossoms. Using 13 speakers and 24 projectors, the windows become a panoramic screen 350 meters in the air, creating an immersive sakura experience unlike anywhere else in Tokyo.

At SKYTREE CAFE on Floor 350, limited-edition sakura-inspired drinks and sweets will be available. Highlights include sake-based cocktails layered with cherry blossom flavors, sherbet-style sakura drinks, spring-colored milk beverages, and vegan, gluten-free donuts in sakura mochi and sakura vanilla flavors. These photogenic treats are designed to be enjoyed alongside the spectacular view.

A special spring illumination, “Sakura SKY (桜宙),” will also light up the tower. Inspired by cherry blossoms blooming across the vast spring sky, the lighting design evokes petals drifting upward in the wind. Illumination times vary by date between 6:15 PM and 10 PM, so check the official website for the full schedule.

A beloved spring tradition since 1959, the Kamakura Festival marks the start of the season in this historic coastal town. Taking place from April 13 to 20, 2025, the festivities center around Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, with highlights including a grand procession, a classical dance performance, and open-air tea ceremonies.

The lively procession on April 13 features portable shrines, musical troupes, and local groups parading with spirited chants from Geba to the shrine grounds. That afternoon, don’t miss Shizuka no Mai, a hauntingly beautiful dance performance at the shrine’s Mai-den, reenacting the sorrowful tale of Lady Shizuka. You can also enjoy nodate (open-air tea ceremonies) free of charge at two locations: behind the shrine’s purification pavilion and behind the Great Buddha of Kōtoku-in Temple (temple entry required).

Originally held as a New Year event at Asakusa Shrine during the Edo period, Taito Ward revived it in 1980 as a tourist attraction. Archers on galloping horses aim and shoot arrows at three sequential targets. The tense atmosphere, with the audience watching as the archers shoot targets from horseback, is truly spectacular. The Kamakura-era hunting attire worn by the archers is also worth seeing.

Viewing the event requires a paid reservation in advance. Before the Yabusame (horseback archery) event begins, a "Kusajishi" (grass deer) archery, where archers shoot at deer-shaped targets made of grass bundles from about 20 meters away and approximately 110 meters high, is also held (free to view). The "Shiroku-no-gi" ceremony rewards archers who hit all three targets, evoking a trip back to the Edo period. The attire of the Kusajishi archers, featuring traditional eboshi (a type of headgear) and hitatare (a type of clothing), is also a highlight.

The Kanamara Phallus Festival, a celebration of fertility, is one of Japan's most iconic festivals and has been popular in the Kawasaki area for centuries. The main parade is held on April 5 in and around Kanayama Shrine, and it has gained significant attention over the past decade. During the festivities, a mikoshi (portable shrine) is hoisted, which is a surreal sight to behold. It's no wonder that the festival draws tens of thousands of international visitors each year, who join the local crowd in the festivities and are probably surprised by all the attention!

Held in the tsutsuji garden of Nezu Shrine, which opens to the public only during this event, the Bunkyo Azalea Festival has been a local favorite since 1969. Around 3,000 azalea bushes representing 100 varieties bloom in waves over the course of a month, making this one of Tokyo’s top spots for azalea viewing.

The season begins with a striking contrast of early blooms and fresh green leaves, peaks in mid-April with a dazzling display, and winds down with graceful late-bloomers. During the festival, visitors can also enjoy a plant market, street vendors, antique stalls, and occasional food trucks. Special weekend events include a children’s parade on April 5 at 10:45 AM, Nezu Gongen Taiko performances on April 11, 18, and 25 at 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM, and dedication performances on the shrine stage at 1 PM on April 18, 19, 25, 26, and 29.

Perched on a hill with sweeping views of Chichibu, Hitsujiyama Park hosts its annual Shibazakura Festival, featuring vibrant carpets of moss phlox in full bloom. These low-growing, cherry blossom-like flowers spread like grass, creating a colorful tapestry across the hillside.

The park boasts one of the largest moss phlox displays in the Kanto region, with over 400,000 plants from 10 varieties spanning about 17,600 square meters. The bloom zones are divided into three main slopes—northwest, southwest, and east. The northwest slope typically reaches full bloom first thanks to its sun exposure, followed by the east and then the southwest, offering changing highlights depending on when you visit.

April in Tokyo is one of the most vibrant times of year—cherry blossoms hit full bloom, the weather is pleasant, and popular spots are buzzing with visitors. Alongside the sakura, don’t miss the stunning seasonal flowers like moss phlox, tulips, and azaleas that paint the city in color.