Festival Events in Tokyo

Meiji Shrine Spring Grand Festival

Don't miss this week-long festival which features an 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.

Ryōgoku Nigiwai Festival

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

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.

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 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!

Sakura Tulip Festival

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

Asakusa Yabusame

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

Star Wars Celebration 2025

The ultimate Star Wars event.

Kamakura Festival

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

Paella and Tapas Festival

Paella, Tapas, BBQ... every Spanish snack under the sun is available at this festival! Come early though, it's so delicious the queues can be enormous.

Koganei Cherry Blossom Festival

For a cherry blossom experience that is a little less crowded, try Koganei Park.

Ichiyo Cherry Blossom Festival

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

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.

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.

Nihonbashi Sakura Festival 2025

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

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.

Edo Fukagawa Sakura Festival

This Japanese festival has all the trimmings with food stalls, music, and of course, sakura. Watch from the shore or take a ride across the water.

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Kanamara “Penis” Festival 2025

Join the crowds at one of Tokyo's most infamous festivals.

African Festival Yokohama 2025

The African Festival Yokohama is one of Japan's largest African cultural events.