Festival Events in Tokyo

Takao Baigo Plum Village Festival

See a plum blossom festival held in the shadow of Mt. Takao.

Shonan Enoshima Spring Festival

The Shonan Enoshima Spring Festival brings samurai legends, yabusame, and cultural rituals to this scenic island. Highlights include a warrior procession, a shell memorial ceremony, comedy …

Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival

Cherry blossoms aren't the only game in town — check out the gorgeous plum blossoms at this festival that dates back to the Edo period.

Kōnosu Surprise Hinamatsuri

The largest Hinamatsuri pyramid in Japan is erected in Saitama to celebrate Dolls', or Girls', Day

Jindaiji Temple Daruma Doll Fair

As one of Japan's three biggest daruma markets, this festival has around 300 street stalls selling these bright red traditional dolls.

Katsuura Big Hinamatsuri

The Katsuura Big Hina Doll Festival sees around 4,000 traditional Japanese dolls set up around Katsuura City in Chiba.

Farmers and Kids Festa 2025

At this event farmers teach kids about where their food comes from.

Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival

Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival takes place at Hanegi Park from February until early March.

Shinagawa Yakiimo Terrace

Are you a sweet potato fanatic? Then look no further than Shinagawa Yakiimo Terrace -- where potatoes of all kinds are baked to delicious perfection.

Mukōjima-Hyakkaen Garden Plum Festival

The plum festival at Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens has traditional shows (incl. a sparrow dance) as well as beautiful plum blossoms.

Nagatoro Fire Festival

A thrilling and fiery festival steeped in tradition.

Koishikawa Plum Festival

A plum blossom festival with traditional fun for everyone.

Koubai Red Plum Blossom Festival

This festival celebrates koubai (red plum blossoms). It's held at Ushi-Tenjin Kitano Shrine where the ancient poet Sugawara no Michizane -- who was known for his love of the blooming flower -- …

Sakana and Japan Festival 2025

Load up your plate with seafood at this year's Sakana and Japan Festival.

Samurai Festival 2025

A festival celebrating the history of Japan's legendary samurai.

Doll Floating Ceremony

Get to know the origins of Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival) at the Doll Floating Ceremony in Asakusa.

Tokunoshima Tourism & Products Fair

Experience Tokunoshima-an island in Kagoshima Prefecture- without leaving Tokyo.

Matsuda Wintersweet Festival

Take a stroll through Matsuda's Yadoriki area, surrounded by crowds of people and Wintersweet shrubs.

Lantern Festival 2025

The Lantern Festival in Yokohama is the final day of Lunar New Year celebration.

Chinese Spring Festival 2025

Celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival in Tokyo's own Chinatown in Yokohama.

Chinatown Celebration Parade

The Chinatown Celebration Parade is an event celebrating the birth of the Jade Emperor.

Tokyo Hot Cocktail Festival

Find a warm cocktail you'd never have dreamed of at this unique drinking festival.

Yokohama Showa Nabe Festival

Take a trip back in time to the Showa era of Japan at Yokohama's Red Brick Warehouse.

Setsubun Mamemaki (Bean Throwing) Festival

Visit the Setsubun Mamemaki (soya bean throwing) Festival at Zōjōji Temple for good fortune.