Torigoe Matsuri
This nighttime festival features one of the largest portable shrines in Tokyo and a vibrant, bordering on chaotic, atmosphere.
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Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival 2023
Find your seat at the big daddy of summer fireworks festivals in Tokyo. Be warned. There will be massive crowds.
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Asakusa Toro Nagashi
Asakusa Toro Nagashi is a beautiful evening event with candle-lit lanterns sent floating down the Sumida River.
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Asakusa Samba Festa 2023
Party it up at the Carnival in Tokyo! The Asakusa Samba Festa 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 2023
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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Hanakawado Hakidaore-ichi Shoe Market
Grab yourself some bargains at the Hanakawado Hakidaore-ichi Shoe Market.
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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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Daikon Radish Festival 2024
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
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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Bean Throwing and Dance of the 7 Lucky Gods
Ward off bad luck by throwing beans and dancing at this setsubun celebration.
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Doll Floating Ceremony
Get to know the origins of Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival) at the Doll Floating Ceremony in Asakusa.
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Bokutei 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.
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Ichiyo Cherry Blossom Festival
RescheduledIchiyo Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Festival is a major event in Asakusa Kannon-ura.
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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 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 2024 (Sanja Festival)
See how wild Asakusa can really get during its most energetic festival of the year.
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