Events in Central Tokyo

Kagurazaka Festival

This is the biggest summer festival of the year in the trendy neighborhood of Kagurazaka.

Honey Festival 2025

A festival for all things honey.

Taiwan Festa 2025

Get a taste of Taiwan at the Taiwan Festa.

Nogi Shrine Summer Festival

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

Shibuya Bon 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.

Furusato Tokyo Ouen Festival: Yoyogi Park Bon Dance

Bon dances take over Shibuya. Along with this party in Yoyogi Park over the weekend, there will also be a Bon Odori (Bon Dance) in the center of Shibuya on August 3. What to expect Furusato …

S2O Japan Songkran Music Festival

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

Balinese Kecak Festival

The Geino Yamashirogumi Kecak Festival is one of Shinjuku's main summer events. This year, the festival will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of Geino Yamashirogumi, a Japanese …

Meiji Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival

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

Kanda Shrine Anime Bon Odori Dance

Bon Odori meets anime at this unique summer festival.

Shinjuku Kabukichō Bon Dance

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

Summer Comiket 2025

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

Thai Expo 2025

Thai Expo is one of Japan's biggest Thai festivals, which takes place in Yoyogi Park every summer.

34th Chuo Ward Oedo Bon Dance

A traditional festival and dance to celebrate Obon in Chuo ward.

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.

Midtown Summer 2025

An oasis away from the heat in central Tokyo.

Azabu Jūban Festival

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

Harajuku Omotesando Super Yosakoi 2025

This event sees dance teams descend on the Harajuku area in late August.

Hibiya Park Bon Odori Festival

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

Summer Night Museums

As the temperature gets to ridiculous highs, it's the perfect time to hide out at an air-conditioned museum — at night.

Moshimo Disaster Prevention Festival

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

International Tokyo Toy Show

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

China Festival 2025

Celebrate the cultural exchange between Japan and China with food, music, and traditions.