Festival Events in Tokyo

Takigi Noh (Firelight Noh) at Zōjōji Temple

Takigi Noh is an outdoor Noh theater performance at Zōjōji Temple illuminated by firelight.

Tokugawa Hundred-Member Gun Squad Fair

The Tokugawa Hundred-Member Gun Squad Fair is held every odd year in Hyakuninchō, Shinjuku.

Kanda Matsuri

Join the crowds around the parades and floats for one of Tokyo's major festivals at the Kanda Matsuri.

Kanda Ogawamachi Snowman Fair

Expect a ton of snow shipped in from Gunma and unique and large snowmen arranged along the sidewalk in Kanda.

Winter Ice Bathing at Teppozu Inari Shrine

Enjoy a chilly New Year's Japanese tradition.

Daikoku Matsuri

Daikoku Matsuri is a traditional festival sure to get your year off to a good start.

Kamimizo (Mizono) Daruma Market

This is a friendly neighborhood festival with a fiery twist. Along with daruma dolls of all shapes and sizes, there'll be dances and a bonfire.

Ōme Daruma Market

Held on January 12 every year, the nearly 200-year-old Ome Daruma Market is not to be missed. Stalls selling daruma open from 1:30 p.m., and you can also see daruma being burnt at the nearby …

Torigoe Shrine Tondoyaki Bonfire

Bring your New Year decorations to Torigoe Shrine and take part in a tondoyaki ceremonial burning.

Hatsumōde Grand Prayer Festival at Ryusenji Temple

Ring in the New Year with the traditional Japanese tradition of hatsumōde.

Daikon Radish Festival 2025

At this festival, daikon are offered to the god Shoden then given to visitors so they can gain some of the health and power of the god himself.

New Year at Tokyo’s Gardens

Eight metropolitan gardens in Tokyo open and host special events to celebrate the start of the new year.

Hakone Shrine New Year Fireworks and Festival

Celebrate the New Year with fireworks at one of Japan's most iconic spots.

Geikosai New Year’s Festival

If you're willing to climb on the first day of the new year, join the crowds in welcoming the sunrise of a fresh start.

Tokyo Tower Christmas Market

A European Christmas market lands in Japan, at the foot of Tokyo Tower.

Winter Solstice Festival

Protect yourself from the cold of winter at the Winter Solstice Festival.

The 47 Rōnin Winter Festival

The 47 Rōnin Winter Festival is a somber event that commemorates the 47 rōnin.

Oji Tori-no-Ichi Fair

Explore one of Tokyo's best kept secrets at this historic festival for fortune and prosperity.

Meiji Jingu Gaien Autumn Leaves Illumination

In late fall the ginkgo trees in Meiji Jingū Shrine's outer gardens turn bright yellow.

Chichibu Night Festival

Head out to Chichibu for one of Japan's biggest float festivals.

Mt. Takao Autumn Leaves Festival

Japan's autumn leaves are a sight to rival even the famous cherry blossom blooms, and Mt Takao is one of the choicest spots to see them.

Shinjuku Tori-no-ichi Fair III

The third and final part of Shinjuku's Tori-no-Ichi Fair.

Fuchu Tori-no-Ichi Fair III

Your last chance to get a lucky rake for future fortunes in this local Tori no Ichi event, with a bonus masked Kagura performance straight from the Edo-era.

101st Gaigosai Festival

A tour around the world without the need for a passport.