Events in Suburban East Tokyo

Ueno Summer Festival Tour

Explore one of Tokyo’s most exciting traditional summer events with a guide.

Ueno Summer Festival

Cool off in the summer heat at Ueno Summer Festival. A traditional Japanese festival with all the fixings and plenty of things to do!

Kōtō Fireworks Festival

This is Kōtō Ward's annual fireworks festival.

Asakusa Tōrō Nagashi Lantern Floating

Asakusa Toro Nagashi is a beautiful evening event with candle-lit lanterns sent floating down the Sumida River.

Fresh Meat 11

An inclusive drag experience.

Fukagawa Festival

Officially one of the big three Shintō festivals of Tokyo.

Tokyo Romantic Flea Market

Enjoy a sweet summer stroll around this antique Tokyo Flea Market. The perfect place for a relaxed Sunday browsing with no stress.

Ueno Panda Beer Festival

A local festival in Ueno with drinks, dancing, and deep fried goodies.

Asakusa Samba Carnival 2025

Party it up at the Carnival in Tokyo! The Asakusa Samba Carnival offers dancing, music, and plenty of fun.

Ueno Super Highball Festival

This festival goes beyond booze, bubbles, and ice. Sample over a hundred interpretations of the hallowed highball.

International Tokyo Toy Show

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

Asakusa Kaminarimon Bon Dance

While you're visiting Sensōji Temple, why not join an outdoor dance party?

“The Yosakoi” Oedo Soran Festival

45 Yosakoi teams are expected to participate in this festival.

Ramses the Great Exhibition

A walk through ancient Egypt and the world of the pharaohs.

Asakusa Kokusai Street Beat Festival

Drums are a part of every traditional Japanese festival, and they're loved for a reason.

Geisai: Tokyo University of the Arts Festival

The Tokyo University of the Arts festival is where you can see the university's creative talent in full swing.

Tokyo Romantic Flea Market

Enjoy a sweet summer stroll around this antique Tokyo Flea Market. The perfect place for a relaxed Sunday browsing with no stress.

Tokyo National Museum – Free Admission Day

Tokyo National Museum's regular exhibitions are free to the public on the third Monday of September.

Fukagawa Jugoya (Moon-Viewing) Festival

A traditional moon viewing festival in the heart of Tokyo

Mukōjima-Hyakkaen Garden Moon Viewing

This fall head to Mukōjima-Hyakkaen Garden for tsukimi (moon viewing).

Blue Note Jazz Festival

Featuring jazz, funk, and R&B artists from around the globe.

Tokyo Romantic Flea Market

Enjoy a sweet summer stroll around this antique Tokyo Flea Market. The perfect place for a relaxed Sunday browsing with no stress.

September Grand Sumo Tournament

The 5th of Japan's six annual sumo tournaments.

Hagi Festival

Enjoy fall foliage and flowers at the Hagi Festival held at Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens.