Events in Central Tokyo

Ice Cream Expo (Aipaku)

Escape from the heat and into the arms of one of the biggest ice cream expos in Japan.

Chidorigafuchi Moat Lantern Floating Festival

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

Shimbashi Koichi Festival

Get in touch with your traditional Japanese side at this bustling festival. Traditional dances, taiko music, and a yukata contest, oh my!

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.

Shinjuku Eisa Festival 2025

Get a taste of Okinawan culture without having to leave Tokyo.

Kagurazaka Festival

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

Taiwan Festa 2025

Get a taste of Taiwan at the Taiwan Festa.

Ebisu Bon Odori Festival

Ebisu Bon Odori Festival is one of central Tokyo's biggest but least-known 'Bon' dance festivals.

Honey Festival 2025

A festival for all things honey.

Nogi Shrine Summer Festival

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

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.

Tsukiji Honganji Bon Dance Festival

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

Shibuya Bon Dance Festival

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

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 …

S2O Japan Songkran Music Festival

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

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 …

Meiji Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival

Watch the fireworks fly near 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.

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.

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.

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.