Doll Floating Ceremony
Get to know the origins of Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival) at the Doll Floating Ceremony in Asakusa.
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Golden Dragon Dance (March)
★ Staff recommendationCheck out the Golden Dragon Dance at the popular Sensōji Temple.
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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.
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Ichiyo Cherry Blossom Festival
Ichiyo Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Festival is a major event in Asakusa Kannon-ura.
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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.
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Waseda Regatta
Watch Waseda University and Keio University face off in a rowing competition on the Sumida River.
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Asakusa Yabusame
Asakusa Yabusame is a chance to watch the Japanese martial art of horse-mounted archery.
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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!
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Asakusabashi Red and White Horse Chestnut Festival
A traditional culture and community festival celebrating Tokyo's Asakusabashi area.a
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Sanja Matsuri 2026 (Sanja Festival)
★ Staff recommendationSee how wild Asakusa can really get during its most energetic festival of the year.
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Akita Kanto Asakusa Festival
Take a trip to a traditional Akita festival, just minutes away in Asakusa.
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Torigoe Matsuri
★ Staff recommendationThis nighttime festival features one of the largest portable shrines in Tokyo and a vibrant, bordering on chaotic, atmosphere.
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