Written by Alexandra Ziminski
Tokyo events for Monday, April 7 to Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Cherry blossoms are out, and the new, hottest spring flowers are in — wisteria, azaleas, and nemophila — see the festivals starting this week below.
Take a day trip to Kamakura to see an ancient procession, watch two top Tokyo universities race on the river, or head to Yoyogi Park for a gathering of cute doggies.
Toneri Park Nemophila Illumination
Broaden your floral horizons and go beyond cherry blossoms. Spring unfolds in shades of blue at Toneri Park. The endless waves of these tiny flowers create a sense of serenity that’s hard to match.
Kameido Tenjin Wisteria Festival
With over 100 plants, Kameido Tenjin Shrine remains the best place in Tokyo to see wisteria — fuji in Japanese — in bloom. Within the shrine, the most famous view is of the vermillion drum bridge with wisteria blossoms in the foreground.
Shiofune Kannon Temple Azalea Festival
Each year, for around a month, the mountain behind Shiofune Temple bursts into color. The garden is kept in exquisite condition with a wide range of azaleas that continue to bloom throughout April.
| At the door: ¥300 | ||
Kamakura Festival
The festival features a parade with mikoshi (portable shrines) carried down the famous Wakamiya Ōji Street towards Tsurugaoka Hachimangū Shrine. Also expect performances such as traditional dancing.
Ichiyo Cherry Blossom Festival
The Ichiyo Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Festival is a major event in Asakusa Kannon-ura that attracts big crowds every year. Take the chance to enjoy the yaezakura cherry blossoms in full bloom.
Belgian Beer Weekend Hibiya
While not the cheapest event on our list, for ¥3,700 (advance ticket) you get an original Belgian Beer Weekend glass to keep and the ability to choose from dozens of strong Belgian beers. Oh, also live music.
| Advance sales: ¥3,700 | At the door: ¥3,990 | |
Yoyogi Park Wanwan Carnival
The Wanwan Carnival is a festival of everything doggy. Dog clothes, dog grooming, professional dog photographers, performing dogs, dog quizzes, dog dancing, famous dogs, obedience, agility, and speed eating contests are all part of the event.
Waseda Regatta
The Waseda Regatta is a long-running tradition that is more than a century old. It sees Waseda University and Keio University face off in a rowing competition on the Sumida River.
Tokyo Art Tank Vol. 13: The Spring Exhibition
Welcome to the Tokyo Art Tank Vol. 13, a week-long art exhibition showcasing the incredible talent of 30 groundbreaking Tokyo-based artists. Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and explore a diverse range of artistic expressions that capture Tokyo’s current art scene.
Dandadan Pop-Up Café
Fan favorite anime Dandadan comes to Tokyo in pop-up form at the Dandadan Café. Visitors can try a variety of dishes and drinks inspired by the characters at the Ikebukuro pop-up café.
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