Sanja Matsuri 2026 (Sanja Festival)
★ Staff recommendation
See how wild Asakusa can really get during its most energetic festival of the year.
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Asakusa Yabusame
Asakusa Yabusame is a chance to watch the Japanese martial art of horse-mounted archery.
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Waseda Regatta
Watch Waseda University and Keio University face off in a rowing competition on the Sumida River.
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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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Asakusabashi Red and White Horse Chestnut Festival
A traditional culture and community festival celebrating Tokyo's Asakusabashi area.a
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Akita Kanto Asakusa Festival
Take a trip to a traditional Akita festival, just minutes away in Asakusa.
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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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Free Geisha Dances (Ozashiki Odori) in Asakusa
A traditional geisha performance and dance in Asakusa.
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Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival 2026
★ 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 Samba Carnival 2026
Party it up at the Carnival in Tokyo! The Asakusa Samba Carnival offers dancing, music, and plenty of fun.
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Free Geisha Dances (Ozashiki Odori) in Asakusa
A traditional geisha performance and dance in Asakusa.
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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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Free Geisha Dances (Ozashiki Odori) in Asakusa
A traditional geisha performance and dance in Asakusa.
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Asakusa Kokusai Street Beat Festival
Drums are a big part of traditional Japanese festivals, and they're loved for a reason.
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Free Geisha Dances (Ozashiki Odori) in Asakusa
A traditional geisha performance and dance in Asakusa.
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Free Geisha Dances (Ozashiki Odori) in Asakusa
A traditional geisha performance and dance in Asakusa.
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Free Geisha Dances (Ozashiki Odori) in Asakusa
A traditional geisha performance and dance in Asakusa.
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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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Asakusa Golden Dragon Dance (October)
A golden dragon comes to Sensōji Temple to brighten the cool autumn days.
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