Doburoku Sake Festival, Inuyama
January 6, 7, 8, 13, and 14
| Open | 11 am–4 pm |
| Admission | Free |
| Description | Sankō Inari Shrine, located on the grounds of Inuyama castle, holds their annual sake festival. Also a great chance to check out one of Japan’s 12 original construction castles if you haven’t already. |
| Access | Take the Meitetsu Inuyama line to Inuyama Station. The shrine is approximately a 15-minute walk. |
| Address | Kitakoken-41-1 Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture 484-0082 |
Chinese New Year Festival, Nagoya
January 12–14
| Open | Saturday 11 am–5 pm, Sunday and Monday 10 am–5 pm |
| Admission | Free |
| Description | A celebration of Chinese New Year, involving traditional Chinese dance and martial arts performances, and of course appropriately themed food and drinks for the event. |
| Link | http://www.n-cj.com |
| Access | Yabachō Station |
| Address | 〒460-0002 Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya, Naka Ward, Marunouchi, 3 Chome |
89th Bonsai Exhibition by the Chubu Bonsai Association, Nagoya
January 12–14
| Open | 10 am–5 pm, last entry 4 pm |
| Admission | ¥500 |
| Description | The Chubu Bonsai Association hold their yearly exhibition at Fukiage Hall. There will be bonsai workshops for beginners, a tea ceremony, as well as bonsai exhibits and stalls. |
| Link | https://chububonsai.jimdo.com/ |
| Access | Take the Sakura-dōri line and exit at Fukiage Station. Fukiage Hall is approximately a 10-minute walk. |
| Address | 2 Chome-6-3 Fukiage, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture 464-0856 |
Kota Kite flying festival, Kota
January 13
| Open | 9 am–1:30 pm |
| Admission | Free |
| Description | An annual event to celebrate the new year, with over a hundred colorful kites being flown alongside various stage events, such as traditional Japanese drumming, and food stalls. |
| Link | http://www.nihon-kankou.or.jp.e.wp.hp.transer.com/aichi/235016/detail/23501ba2212086467 |
| Access | Take the JR Tokaido main line towards Gamagori, and get off at Koda station. Take a shuttle bus from the west exit to the event site. |
| Address | Hishiike Hishiike, Kota, Nukata District, Aichi Prefecture 444-0113 |
Next Generation World Hobby Fair, Nagoya
January 19–20
| Open | 9 am–4 pm |
| Admission | Free |
| Description | Held at the Nagoya Dome, this huge event is also hosted in Tokyo and Osaka. Fans of popular video games and anime series can preview the latest games, take part in events, and buy exclusive merchandise. |
| Link | https://www.whobby.com/information/about.php |
| Access | The closest station is Nagoya Dome Mae Yada on the Meijo line. If you’re coming by Meitetsu or JR, Ozone station is less than a 20-minute walk to the venue. |
| Address | 1 Chome-1-1 Daikōminami, Higashi-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken 461-0047 |
Tokai Flower Show, Tokai City
January 26–27
| Open | TBC, all day event |
| Admission | Free |
| Description | Tokai is a city known for its production of orchids. At this annual event there’ll be plenty on display, including many rare species. There will also be be plants for sale, and gardening workshops. So if agriculture is your jam, this botanical event will have plenty to keep your green fingers busy. |
| Access | The flower show will be held in the City’s public gymnasium, which is an approximate 15-minute walk from Otagawa station on the Meitetsu Tokoname line. |
| Address | Masugata-1-1 Takayokosukamachi, Tōkai-shi, Aichi-ken 477-0037 |
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