Written by Patrick Balfe
Tokyo events for Monday, July 6, to Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Giant floats, geisha dances and fireworks – despite the cooler weather, summer has well and truly arrived in Tokyo. This week, Chiba is hosting two major summer festivals, while geisha will perform seasonal dances in Asakusa and Kagurazaka. Fireworks will light up the skies in Kamakura and Yokosuka, and one of Tokyo’s newest music festivals is set to take over Takanawa.
Narita Gion Festival
Gion festivals take place all over Japan, but this one in Chiba Prefecture also has a long 300-year history and lasts for an impressive three days. Floats decorated with intricate carvings and a mikoshi (portable shrine) parade will take place around Narita Station.
Sawara Summer Grand Festival
Giant floats. Traditional music and dance. Old Edo vibes and boat rides. Get ready for the Sawara Grand Festival in Katori, Chiba, one of the three major float festivals in the Kanto region.
Enoshima Tenno Festival
A large mikoshi from Yasaka Shrine is carried across the bridge from Enoshima to Koyuguri Shrine on the mainland, getting a dunk into the sea along the way.
Geisha Dances (Ozashiki Odori) in Asakusa
Asakusa is one of the six districts in the Tokyo area where geisha still entertain. The annual Ozashiki Odori features seasonal music and dance performances.
Kagurazaka Premium Beer Hall
Enjoy free-flow beer while watching geisha from Tokyo’s Kagurazaka district perform summer dances.
| Advance sales: ¥18,000 | ||
Kamakura Fireworks Festival
The Kamakura Fireworks Festival takes place at Yuigahama and Zaimokuza beaches on the coast of Kamakura City and will see around 2,500 fireworks shot into the sky.
Kurihama Perry Fireworks Festival
This high-spirited summer celebration in Yokosuka marks Commodore Matthew Perry’s 1853 landing in Kurihama. The main event is a 30-minute fireworks display that launches around 5,000 colorful explosions over the water.
Free Shakuhachi Concert in Tokyo
The shakuhachi is a traditional Japanese bamboo flute with a history stretching back centuries. At this concert, you’ll hear performers from several major shakuhachi schools, including Fuke Myōan-ryū, Kinko-ryū, and Tozan-ryū.
Miraikan Anniversary Free Admission Day
To celebrate its anniversary, the Museum of Emerging Science and Technology (Miraikan) opens its doors free of charge on July 9.
Taiwan Festival in Ueno Park
Peruse the various sweet and savory food stalls, load up on papaya milk, sweet potato dumplings, roe sausage, and more. There will also be an entertainment stage with music and dance performances, a beer garden, and various food workshops.
| At the door: ¥800 | ||
Future Frequencies Festival
The inaugural Future Frequencies Festival will see live performances, panel discussions, workshops, exhibitions, and collaborative performances over two days. Headliners include Joy Orbison, The Sabers of Paradise, and Knower.
Rainbow Reel Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
Rainbow Reel is Japan’s longest-running LGBTQ+ film festival. This year’s event will screen eight feature films over four days across two Shibuya venues: EuroLive (June 20–21) and Tokyo Women’s Plaza Hall (July 11–12).
Tanabata Festival at Sanrio Puroland
Celebrate Star Festival at Sanrio Puroland with special shows, character greetings, and exclusive food and merchandise.
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