March
Kawazu Cherry Blossoms and Shirouo Fishing（河津桜とシロウオ漁）
The blooming of sakura coincides with the peak season for white goby fish along the Saza river. You can see the sakura bloom while witnessing this local fishing festival.
Location: Saza River
Date: Late February – Early March
Omura Flower Festival（大村花祭り)
Visit Omura’s amazing cherry blossoms and other flowers. See the provided link for general estimates on bloom schedules.
Location: Omura Park
Date: Late March to Early June
Hasami Onsen Gastronomy（ガストロノミーウォーキング）
Enjoy a beautiful 9km walk under the cherry blossoms while tasting delicious local food and sake along the way.
Heads up: You’ll need a ticket to enjoy the food and drinks. Tickets won’t be sold on the day, so make sure to grab yours in advance! They usually go on sale toward the end of January, so keep an eye out.
Location: Hasami – Minami Elementary School
Date: Last Saturday of March
April
Matsumoto Azalea Flower Festival
Access to the park generally opens in early April and go until early May – however, the exact date varies from year to year depending on when the flowers bloom.
Location: Matsumoto Azalea Park
Date: April (varies each year)
Isahaya Gourmet Festival (諫早グルメフェスティバル)
Many local eateries showcase their popular dishes and diners vote for their favorites.
Location: Isahaya City Hall
Date: Late April
May
Hasami Porcelain Festival（波佐見陶器祭）
It’s a whole week of amazing pottery, all in one place. If you love Hasami ware this is the perfect time to shop around. Lots of stores are running great sales during the festival, so it’s a great chance to grab that piece you’ve been eyeing.
Location: Hasami – Porcelain Park
Date: Golden Week
Kayaze Fireflies
Although there are no food stalls like a traditional matsuri/festival event, seeing the large gatherings of fireflies along the river itself is a magical and memorable experience that makes the trip well worth it.
Location: Tajimo-machi, Omura City
Date: Early May to early June, 1 hour after sunset
