Festival Events in Tokyo

Ōme Grand Festival

Gaze up at twelve giant wheeled floats known as "dashi" parading the city of Ōme in far western Tokyo.

Meiji Shrine Spring Grand Festival

Don't miss this impressive lineup of traditional performing arts presentations.

Kazo Citizens’ Peace Festival

Gaze at the biggest koinobori (carp streamer) in the world.

Odawara Hōjō Godai Festival

2,000 people will parade through the streets of Odawara, emulating the Hōjō samurai lords of the past.

Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival

If the sakura have given you a taste for blooms, brave the crowds to be rewarded with one of the most beautiful floral arrangments in all of Japan.

Edo Firemen’s Annual Memorial

Daring stunts in honor of some of the bravest people to live — watch the acrobatics in memory of the 120 fireman who died during the Edo period.

Ryōgoku Nigiwai Festival

Ryōgoku Nigiwai Festival was started to bring attention to the many points of interest in the Ryōgoku area.

Kon-Kon Kutsu Ichi (“Shoe Festival”)

One of Tokyo's more unique festivals, the Shoe Festival features shoe sales and a parade with shoe-shaped floats.

Akabane Baka Festival

The Akabane Baka Festival, started out as an April Fool's festival but is now Akabane's biggest festival.

Nakizumo Crying Baby Sumo Festival

A 400-year-old pastime is on display at Nakizumo, as sumo wrestlers compete to make babies cry for good fortune. Come and watch, and perhaps some of the good luck will rub off on you!

Chiyoda Cherry Blossom Festival

One of Japan's most popular cherry blossom spots, if you can find a spot to cool your heels you'll be rewarded with some of the most vibrant views in all of Japan.

Kamakura Festival

The Kamakura Festival is a festival at Tsurugaoka Hachimangū Shrine in Kamakura.

Sakura Tulip Festival

See the gorgeous carpet of flowers blanketing Chiba's town of Sakura at the largest Tulip Festival in Japan.

Star Wars Celebration 2025

The ultimate Star Wars event.

Koedo Kawagoe Spring Festival

Samurai, stunts, and sakura. Kawagoe’s Spring Festival features gunfire, ladder acrobatics, and a stunning cherry blossom boat ride.

Asakusa Yabusame

Asakusa Yabusame is a chance to watch the Japanese martial art of horse-mounted archery.

The Sakura Skytree

A sakura-themed event taking place throughout Tokyo Skytree.

White Heron Dance

A breathtaking traditional dance at Asakusa's Sensōji Temple.

Midtown Blossom 2025

Tilt your cherry blossom viewing to the cosmopolitan, with exhibits and cafes in Tokyo Midtown to provide a unique experience to accompany your trip.

Bokutei Sumida Park Cherry Blossom Festival

See sakura in the shadow of Tokyo Skytree at Sumida Park. With festival stalls, music, and a promenade of blossoms a kilometer long, you could forget you're still in the city.

Ichiyo Cherry Blossom Festival

Ichiyo Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Festival is a major event in Asakusa Kannon-ura.

Kanamara Penis Festival 2025

Join the crowds at Japan's world-famous penis festival.

Meguro River Cherry Blossom Festival

The cherry blossom festivals and lights along Meguro River are back.

Nihonbashi Sakura Festival 2025

Head into central Tokyo's Nihonbashi district for an electric (and eclectic) cherry blossom experience.