August 2025 Events in Tokyo

Azabu Jūban Festival

A fun event for the lone traveler or the whole family.

Roppongi Hills Bon Dance 2025

The sleek concrete of the Roppongi Hills Arena will be taken over by kimono-clad Bon dancers for the weekend.

Shimokitazawa Bon Dance Festival

This Bon Dance Festival is held in the trendy neighborhood of Shimokitazawa

Sancha Summer Festival and Latin Fest

If you can't get enough of a pulsing, vibrant atmosphere, Sancha Latin Fest is the place for you. Beautiful costumes and live perfomances await!

Hibiya Park Bon Odori Festival

One of Tokyo's most accessible and largest Bon Odori (bon dance) festivals.

Ueno Panda Beer Festival

A local festival in Ueno with drinks, dancing, and deep fried goodies.

Kanazawa Fireworks

Find a nice spot to settle in at nearby Marine Park, or walk across the seafront to watch 3,500 fireworks light up the night sky — the perfect end to Obon.

Asakusa Samba Carnival 2025

Party it up at the Carnival in Tokyo! The Asakusa Samba Carnival offers dancing, music, and plenty of fun.

Hanazono Shrine Antique Market

Blue skies are the perfect time to visit this small antique fair. Enjoy some casual browsing without the pressure and noise of the larger markets.

Hyper Museum Hanno Opening and Kenji Yanobe Exhibition

Hyper Museum Hanno opens this March with Kenji Yanobe’s Ship’s Cat Island. This surreal exhibition features giant floating space cats and sculptures.

Moshimo Disaster Prevention Festival

Visit this festival if you don't know what to do in a natural disaster in Japan.

Enoshima Lanterns 2025

See Enoshima Island lit up with dazzling illuminations.

Anisama

The world's largest anime music festival.

Red Brick Breeze

Cool off at a beach festival during the day with summer snacks, before joining a summer beach party as the night sets in.

Midtown Summer 2025

An oasis away from the heat in central Tokyo.

International Tokyo Toy Show

Get your dolls, Sonic plushies, and more at Japan's biggest toy trade show.

Ukiyo-e Cat Encyclopedia: All About Cats

Little chaos goblins — lots of them. This ukiyo-e exhibition is dedicated to all things cats.

Ramses the Great Exhibition

A walk through ancient Egypt and the world of the pharaohs.

Isao Takahata Exhibition

A tribute to one of the fathers of Japanese animation.

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Enmusubi Wind Chime Festival

Make a wish on one of 2,000 wind chimes.

Forest Beer Garden

Forest Beer Garden is the perfect summer evening activity, think chill vibes outdoors with drinks.

Ghibli 3D Sculptures Exhibition

Wander into the world of Ghibli made real with 3D sculptures.

Japanese Lights and 100-Step Staircase Exhibition

An exhibition of Japanese crafts, themed around demons.

1999: Memories of a Day That Never Existed Exhibition

Get into the Halloween spirit early this year with this new horror exhibition at Roppongi Museum.