TORIFES Bird Festivals Coming to Kyoto and Mito During Peak Plum Blossom Season

Published: February 19, 2026
TORIFES Bird Festivals Coming to Kyoto and Mito During Peak Plum Blossom Season

Bird enthusiasts can look forward to special TORIFES events in two of Japan's renowned plum blossom destinations this season. The festivals, organized by Kotori Cafe, will take place in Kyoto and Mito during the peak viewing time for plum blossoms, offering a unique combination of bird-themed activities and traditional spring flower viewing.

TORIFES Kyoto

February 21 (Sat) 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
February 22 (Sun) 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Venue

Hearton Hotel Kyoto, 2nd Floor Hall
405 Funayacho, Higashi-no-toin-dori Oike-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, 604-0836

https://www.hearton.co.jp/access/kyoto

Admission: ¥500 (Free for elementary school children and under)
Includes clear file special gift

Available at reception on the day (unlimited quantities)

No live birds on display or for sale. Visitors cannot bring birds.

Guests: Erupobi & Furoshiki Buncho

Kyoto offers famous plum blossom spots including Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Jonangu Shrine, and Toji Temple throughout the city. Illustration: BIRDSTORY

TORIFES Kyoto Venue Map featuring booths from CAP!, Petit Copan, Inko Nouen, and other vendors selling bird supplies and food.

TORIFES Mito

February 28 (Sat) 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
March 1 (Sun) 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Venue

Mito Civic Hall, 3rd Floor, Large Conference Room
1-7-1 Izumicho, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, 310-0026

https://www.mito-hall.jp/access/

Admission: ¥500 (Free for elementary school children and under)
Includes clear file special gift

Available at reception on the day (unlimited quantities)

No live birds on display or for sale. Visitors cannot bring birds.

Guest: Kinkachan

Kairakuen Garden, one of Japan's

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Kinkachan's free flight time will be featured!

TORIFES Kyoto & Mito admission gift: A5-size clear file featuring Hayakawa's adorable illustration of birds and plum blossoms

Design may change to alternative artwork if supplies run out.

Public transportation is recommended for both venues.

For those driving, please use nearby coin parking facilities.