Written by Alexandra Ziminski
Tokyo events for Monday, March 3 to Sunday, March 9, 2025.
Due to a delay in blooming, both Kawazu-zakura cherry blossoms and plum blossoms are getting a magnificent last hurrah.
Also on the cards is a fire festival that may make your toes squirm and enough bread to fill you to the brim.
Jindaiji Temple Daruma Doll Fair
You’ll be seeing red at Jindaiji Temple’s Yakuyoke Ganzan Jie Daishi Festival — that’s a mouthful. As one of Japan’s three biggest daruma doll markets, there are around 300 street stalls selling these traditional dolls.
Mt. Takao Hiwatari Festival
You can see — and even participate in — fire walking at the Mt. Takao Hiwatari Festival. The sacred act of walking on hot coals and embers is regarded as an act of cleansing and purification, which, as well as being good for cold feet, also apparently promotes plenty of good stuff including world peace, longevity and health, prevention of disaster, and protection from road accidents.
Yokohama Bread Festival
At the Yokohama Bread Festival, over 60 bakeries from around Japan have stalls showcasing their specialties. Whether you’re a fan of sweet or savory, you’ll have plenty of choice.
Takao Baigo Plum Village Festival
To add a bit of sparkle to the plum blossoms, head towards the towering Mt. Takao. At the Takao Baigo Plum Village Festival, you can take all the gorgeous plum blossom shots you want, as well as wander by food stalls, stamp rallies, and even traditional dances to set the mood.
Nakano Running Festa
Nakano Running Festa is an annual sports event that is fun for the whole family. This isn’t for extreme runners, but there will be plenty of fun to be had.
Tokyo Anime Award Festival
March is the month for anime. Along with Anime Japan, the Tokyo Anime Award Festival is another great event to celebrate international and local animated films.
Kabuki Print Exhibition
The Kabuki Print Exhibition at the Seikado Bunko Art Museum delves into the history of ukiyo-e. This exhibit will feature a wide array of prints by the prolific ukiyo-e artist Kunisada, as well as the first public display of a print from one of his disciples.
| At the door: ¥1,500 | ||
| At the door: ¥1,000 | ||
Hibiya Blossom
Celebrate the beginning of spring at Hibiya Blossom. Artwork will be showcased in the Hibiya area — all of which are related to this year’s theme “Art & Flowers”.
The Art of the Ramen Bowl Exhibition
The Art of the Ramen Bowl exhibition explores the history and vision behind the porcelain. The exhibition has more than 40 different dishes, with exhibits on design, anatomy, and even philosophy.
| Advance sales: ¥1,600 | At the door: ¥1,600 | |
Hyper Museum Hanno Opening and Kenji Yanobe Exhibition
Hyper Museum Hanno opens its doors with a special exhibition: Kenji Yanobe’s Ship’s Cat Island. At the heart of the exhibition is an enormous floating “sleeping cat” island, set adrift on Lake Miyazawa.
Extended early blooming cherry blossom festivals
Due to a delay in bloom, these Kawazu-zakura cherry blossom festivals have been extended. Also watch out for late blooming plum blossoms.
Miura-kaigan Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival
More than 1,000 Kawazu-sakura line the road from Miura-kaigan station to Komatsugaike Park. Note: The festival dates are subject to change depending on the flowering situation.
Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival
These cherry blossoms will be in full bloom in mid-February, earlier than almost anywhere else near Tokyo. To top it off you can enjoy a perfect and unique view of Mt. Fuji together with the blossoms! We expect the weekends will be the most eventful.
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