Events in Central Tokyo

Nogi Shrine Summer Festival

The Nogi Summer Shrine Festival is a classic shrine festival with food stalls, traditional games, and yukata.

Vket (Virtual Market) Real Summer 2025

Dip in and out of physical and virtual reality at this year's VketReal.

Honey Festival 2025

A festival for all things honey.

Akasaka Antique Market in Ark Hills

Akasaka Antique Market in Ark Hills is one of the classier flea markets in Tokyo.

Taiwan Festa 2025

Get a taste of Taiwan at the Taiwan Festa.

Traditional Japanese Music at Wagakki Theatre

Experience traditional Japanese music up close in a Kabuki setting.

Chidorigafuchi Moat Lantern Floating Festival

Around 2,000 lanterns will travel down Chidorigafuchi Moat as the sun sets.

Hanazono Shrine Shinjuku Bon Odori

Hanazono Shrine hosts an annual Bon Dance festival in August each year.

Shibuya Bon Odori Dance Festival

Shibuya shuts down the roads around Shibuya 109 for a traditional summer dance party.

Tsukiji Honganji Bon Dance Festival

Tsukiji Honganji Bon Dance Festival is an annual Bon dance festival held in Tsukiji.

Tokyo Idol Festival (TIF)

The world's largest celebration of idol culture.

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.

Sri Lanka Festival 2025

Head to the Sri Lanka Festival for Sri Lankan food, drink, and cultural workshops.

Balinese Kecak Festival

The Geino Yamashirogumi Kecak Festival is one of Shinjuku's main summer events.

S2O Japan Songkran Music Festival

Get ready to get wet at this annual music festival inspired by the traditional Thai festival Songkran.

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.

Kanda Shrine Anime Bon Odori Dance

Bon Odori meets anime at this unique summer festival.

Mottainai Flea Market

This is the flea market to shop-til-you-drop — find second hand clothes, DVDs, books, anything you can think of.

Hokusai Exhibition: Another Story in Tokyo

Woodblock prints by iconic Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai, like you've never seen before.

Gacha Gacha 60th Anniversary Exhibition

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the invention of capsule toys (gachapon) in Japan.

Meiji Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival

Watch the fireworks fly at Jingu Stadium, in easy reach of the Yamanote Line.

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.

Summer Comiket 2025

Experience one of Japan’s biggest annual pop culture and cosplay events.

Shinjuku Kabukichō Bon Dance

Take part in a traditional Japanese festival in the middle of one of the brightest areas of Tokyo.