Asakusa Yabusame
Asakusa Yabusame is a chance to watch the Japanese martial art of horse-mounted archery.
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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!
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Sanja Matsuri 2025 (Sanja Festival)
★ Staff recommendationSee how wild Asakusa can really get during its most energetic festival of the year.
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Torigoe Matsuri
★ Staff recommendationThis nighttime festival features one of the largest portable shrines in Tokyo and a vibrant, bordering on chaotic, atmosphere.
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Oku Asakusa Bon Odori Festival
The newest Bon Odori festival is held in Sanyabori Square in Sumida Park.
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Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival 2025
★ Staff recommendationFind your seat at the big daddy of summer fireworks festivals in Tokyo. Be warned. There will be massive crowds.
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Asakusa Tōrō Nagashi Lantern Floating
Asakusa Toro Nagashi is a beautiful evening event with candle-lit lanterns sent floating down the Sumida River.
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Asakusa Kaminarimon Bon Dance
While you're visiting Sensōji Temple, why not join an outdoor dance party?
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Asakusa Kokusai Street Beat Festival
Drums are a part of every traditional Japanese festival, and they're loved for a reason.
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Asakusa Samba Carnival 2025
Party it up at the Carnival in Tokyo! The Asakusa Samba Carnival offers dancing, music, and plenty of fun.
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Kappabashi Kitchenware Festival
Check out Tokyo's premier neighborhood for kitchen utensils at this festival with all the traditional Japanese fixings — and great food no doubt.
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Nyan Fes 20
Cat lovers should pounce on this festival, with cat themed merchandise and displays galore. Find the perfect gift for the furry friend in your life.
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Hirosaki Neputa Asakusa Festival
If you can't get to Aomori for the Hirosaki Neputa Festival, the Hirosaki Neputa Asakusa Festival is the next best thing.
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Sensōji Temple Hagoita-Ichi Fair
Buy hagoita (good luck charm bats) at Sensōji Temple's Hagoita-Ichi Festival.
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Hanayashiki Countdown 2025/25
Looking for a New Year's Eve celebration that all the family can enjoy? Come and join the countdown event taking place at the oldest amusement park in Japan.
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Daikon Radish Festival 2026
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.
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Torigoe Shrine Tondoyaki Bonfire
Bring your New Year decorations to Torigoe Shrine and take part in a tondoyaki ceremonial burning.
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Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage
Join the local tradition of visiting shrines of the Seven Lucky Gods.
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