Events in Asakusa

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.

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.

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!

Asakusabashi Red and White Horse Chestnut Festival

A traditional culture and community festival celebrating Tokyo's Asakusabashi area.a

Sanja Matsuri 2026 (Sanja Festival)

See how wild Asakusa can really get during its most energetic festival of the year.

Akita Kanto Asakusa Festival

Take a trip to a traditional Akita festival, just minutes away in Asakusa.

Torigoe Matsuri

This nighttime festival features one of the largest portable shrines in Tokyo and a vibrant, bordering on chaotic, atmosphere.

White Heron Dance

A breathtaking traditional dance at Asakusa's Sensōji Temple.