February Information for foreign tourists 2026!
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This is the information of February on 2026!
Climate
This is the coldest time of the year until early February.
It is cold on the Pacific Ocean side, such as Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima, but sunny days are common.
Snowy days are common in Kanazawa on the Sea of Japan side, Nagano and Shirakawa-go in the central part of the country.
Clothing
Heavy winter clothing and coats are necessary.
Warm shoes, gloves, and a hat are also important.
Indoors, it may be heated, so layered clothing is recommended.
Seasonal Events
On February 3, Setsubun bean-throwing ceremonies are held at temples throughout Japan.
Setsubun , beans throwing ceremony
This is to drive away evil and bring in good fortune.
The Senso-ji temple in Asakusa is especially recommended as celebrities such as Japanese actors and athletes will throw beans at the temple.
Early Blooming Cherry Blossom Festival
Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival
February7 to March 8 in Kawazu Town, Izu
Peninsula
Minami Izu Kawazu Cherry Blossomand Rape Flower Festival
February 1 to March 10, Minami Izu Town, Izu Peninsula
Matsuda Kawazu Cherry Blossom, Rape Flower and Plum festival
February7 to March 8,Matsuda Town, Kanagawa Prefecture
Plum festival
Plum Festival at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto
February 25, 10:00am You can watch geisha perform field games.
There is also a large 1500 trees plum grove where you can enjoy the scenery with a cup of tea from mid-February to March.
Food
On Setsubun day, February 3, it is believed that if you eat sushi rolls facing the direction of the year, you will be blessed with good fortune.
And many convenience stores, supermarkets, and department stores sell ehoumaki, a type of sushi roll.
It is a kind of sushi roll, but a luxurious version. Please give it a try.
Since it is cold season, nabe dishes are recommended.
Many restaurants offer various kinds of nabe dishes, so please try them.
Others
Please note that the above-mentioned Cherry Blossom Festival is expected to be crowded with traffic, so please allow plenty of time for your visit.
Some tourist spots may have snow or ice, so please prepare non-slip shoes if you plan to visit such places.
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