Latest Events in Inuyama(March Updated)

Osaka Shrine in Aichi Prefecture boasts a plum grove with over 300 weeping plum trees, their blossoms a breathtaking tapestry of red, pink, and white. Every year, a plum blossom festival is held here to celebrate the beauty of the plum blossoms, along with a series of other activities for visitors to enjoy. Flower arranging, taiko drumming performances, and even tea ceremony experiences are just some of the many exciting events available.

The "Small World Fireworks Festival" is held every year at the Wild Ethnology Museum in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture. You can enjoy gorgeous fireworks synchronized with music against the backdrop of traditional buildings from all over the world. In 2025, the festival will be held for 15 days from late July to the end of August, starting at 8:15 pm every day, with about 500 fireworks, each lasting about 5 minutes. You need to buy a "Small World" admission ticket to watch the fireworks festival, and there are no paid seats. In addition to the fireworks festival, you can also experience a variety of activities such as trying on ethnic costumes, tasting world food, and listening to music. The fireworks that bloom in sync with the music create a dreamy atmosphere against the backdrop of buildings from all over the world, bringing a unique cross-cultural experience. A 5-minute fountain show will also be held on the day of the fireworks. The fountain show will be held during the day (12:00 noon to 1:00 pm) and dusk (7:00 pm to 7:30 pm), and the finale show in the evening will be presented with fireworks.

Known as the "Owari Maple Temple," Jakko-in Temple's 330,000 square meters of grounds are a breathtaking display of vibrant autumn leaves from early November to early December. The temple also hosts a Maple Festival, coinciding with peak autumn viewing season. The temple grounds boast approximately 1,000 Japanese and other maple trees, many of which are enormous, with dense, vibrant leaves. Visitors can admire the tranquility and serene beauty of the autumn leaves while immersing themselves in the uniquely peaceful atmosphere of a mountain temple. Strolling along the approach to the main shrine, visitors can soak in the quaint atmosphere.