Cherry Blossom Festival

In the Oike Park, there are 1,100 cherry trees representing 7 varieties. When the trees are in bloom, the area is lit up at night. Events such as the tea ceremony conducted by the Shimin Bunka Kyokai (Citizen’s Culture Association), and joint presentations are held.

Iris Festival

About 8,000 plants representing 128 varieties of white, purple and reddish purple irises announce the arrival of early summer. Stage events are held, and the tea ceremony is performed in the open air.

Tokai Fireworks Festival

Everyone will speak of these reworks as the most exciting event of the summer. The rst reworks display was rst held the year following the establishment of Tokai City and remains an ongoing and important part of the City's history. Today, approximately 4,000 reworks are set o with large star mines set o every 5 minutes. Many people from both inside and outside of the city come for the event. The grand mine star is the climax of the event. Watching the Eisa dance of Okinawa, an event held in a nearby baseball eld, is also a lot of fun!
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Nippon Domannaka Festival, Otagawa Station Venue

This is the satellite venue of one of the largest dance festivals in Japan staged in midsummer Nagoya. Witness these spectacular dances as the end of the summer nears.

Shojo Metta

A traditional festival in the Nawa District, in which huge dolls called Shojo Metta carrying Barin (large pieces of bamboo that have been split at the bottom) are paraded through the town accompanied by festive music.

Owari Yokosuka Festival

The festival is held concurrently with the annual celebration of Atago Shrine in Yokosuka-machi. The main attraction is Donden, which is carrying the oat and spinning it around. The sight of the oat being hoisted up will take your breath away!

Tokai Autumn Festival

The largest event of the city with many fun items on the program, such as the Industrial Festival, Consumer Square Event, Cultural Festival, Agriculture Festival, International Day, and more. It is a 2-day event lled with autumn fun.

Ota Festival

The festival is held concurrently with the annual celebration of Omiya Shrine. Four large oats dazzle the crowds with a Donden performance complete with musical accompaniment. Dances by mechanical dolls are also a must see.

Festival of Colored Leaves

Leaves of Japanese maples and 7 varieties of large and small trees surround the Great Buddha in Shuurakuen as they turn red. Why not stop by the Oumeian tea ceremony room, to relax and enjoy some Japanese tea? There are also several other events held during this season as well.

Winter Illumination

Winter illumination is held with a dierent theme each year. The area is alive with activity as visitors ock to take pictures in front of the romantic main monument. A variety of events are held during this season.

Tokai City Marathon

With the theme, “Running in Tokai, the city of steel and irises” the city marathon starts from the East Plaza of the Owari Yokosuka Station and many people gather to run and cheer, enjoy rae giveaways, free drinks and more.

Tokai Flower Show

“Town of greenery and orchids.” This is a ower and greenery event uniquely representing Tokai City. This huge event features all kinds of fun items on the program including a ower contest, sale of orchids and decorative plants, gardening classes, and more.