Takigi Noh (Firelight Noh) at Zōjōji Temple
Takigi Noh is an outdoor Noh theater performance at Zōjōji Temple illuminated by firelight.
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Sakura Tulip Festival
See the gorgeous carpet of flowers blanketing Chiba's town of Sakura at the largest Tulip Festival in Japan.
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Suneori Amagoi Rain-Praying Festival
A traditional Japanese parade featuring a 36-metre-long dragon.
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Sannō Festival
Held every even-numbered year, Sanno Festival is one of Tokyo's three great festivals.
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Tokugawa Hundred-Member Gun Squad Fair
The Tokugawa Hundred-Member Gun Squad Fair is held every odd year in Hyakuninchō, Shinjuku.
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Haneda Summer Festival
This lively festival happens on the last weekend of July and attracts around 30,000 spectators each year.
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Shimokitazawa Bon Dance Festival
This Bon Dance Festival is held in the trendy neighborhood of Shimokitazawa
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Shinjuku Eisa Festival 2027
Get a taste of Okinawan culture without having to leave Tokyo.
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Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival 2027
★ Staff recommendationFind your seat at the big daddy of summer fireworks festivals in Tokyo. Be warned. There will be massive crowds.
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Kagurazaka Festival
This is the biggest summer festival of the year in the trendy neighborhood of Kagurazaka.
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Shimbashi Koichi Bon Dance Festival
Get in touch with your traditional Japanese side at this bustling festival. Traditional dances, taiko music, and a yukata contest, oh my!
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Tanabata Sky Lantern Festival
Pen your dreams on slips of paper and launch magical, LED-powered lanterns into the sky.
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Kumagaya Uchiwa Fan Festival
Join the Uchiwa Festival in Kumagaya, Saitama for an unforgettable celebration with traditional parades, vibrant street performances, and colorful fans.
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Jiyugaoka Bon Odori Dance Festival
Experience the beauty of Bon Odori at this massive Bon Odori Festival at Jiyugaoka.
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Fuchu Plum Festival
Fuchu's most important shrine, Ōkunitama Shrine, celebrates the annual plum festival with crow fans, fireworks, and traditional performances.
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Mita Carnival 2027
See a line of food stalls and stage performances with Tokyo Tower in the background.
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Enoshima Tenno Festival
★ Staff recommendationThe Enoshima Tenno Festival features mikoshi (portable shrines) that are even dipped into the sea.
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Taiwan Festival in Ueno Park
Visitors head straight for the food stalls at the annual Taiwan Festival in Ueno Park.
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