Events in Asakusa

Hanayashiki Countdown 2025/25

Looking for a New Year's Eve celebration that all the family can enjoy? Come and join the countdown event taking place at the oldest amusement park in Japan.

Daikon Radish Festival 2026

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.

Torigoe Shrine Tondoyaki Bonfire

Bring your New Year decorations to Torigoe Shrine and take part in a tondoyaki ceremonial burning.

Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage

Join the local tradition of visiting shrines of the Seven Lucky Gods.

Bean Throwing and Dance of the 7 Lucky Gods

Ward off bad luck by throwing beans and dancing at this setsubun celebration.

Morning Sumo Stable Tour

See what it takes for professional wrestlers to prepare for a world-famous sumo tournament by visiting their training stable.

Morning Sumo Stable Tour

See what it takes for professional wrestlers to prepare for a world-famous sumo tournament by visiting their training stable.

Morning Sumo Stable Tour

See what it takes for professional wrestlers to prepare for a world-famous sumo tournament by visiting their training stable.

Morning Sumo Stable Tour

See what it takes for professional wrestlers to prepare for a world-famous sumo tournament by visiting their training stable.

Doll Floating Ceremony

Get to know the origins of Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival) at the Doll Floating Ceremony in Asakusa.

Cat Holiday Exhibition Winter 2026

Celebrate cats with this joint photo exhibition featuring Instagram stars, craft stalls, and more!

Golden Dragon Dance (March)

Check out the Golden Dragon Dance at the popular Sensōji Temple.

Nyan Fes 2026

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.

Ichiyo Cherry Blossom Festival

Ichiyo Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Festival is a major event in Asakusa Kannon-ura.

White Heron Dance

A breathtaking traditional dance at Asakusa's Sensōji Temple.

Waseda Regatta

Watch Waseda University and Keio University face off in a rowing competition on the Sumida River.

Bokutei Sumida Park 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.

White Heron Dance

A breathtaking traditional dance at Asakusa's Sensōji Temple.

Asakusa Yabusame

Asakusa Yabusame is a chance to watch the Japanese martial art of horse-mounted archery.

Nakizumo Crying Baby Sumo 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!

White Heron Dance

A breathtaking traditional dance at Asakusa's Sensōji Temple.