Events in Suburban West Tokyo

Mt. Takao Autumn Leaves Festival

Japan's autumn leaves are a sight to rival even the famous cherry blossom blooms, and Mt Takao is one of the choicest spots to see them.

Erica Ward Solo Exhibition: Miyabori

Erica Ward's detailed Japan-inspired works of watercolor and ink combine the mundane and the surreal.

Mottainai Flea Market

This is the flea market to shop-til-you-drop — find second hand clothes, DVDs, books, anything you can think of.

Mottainai Flea Market

This is the flea market to shop-til-you-drop — find second hand clothes, DVDs, books, anything you can think of.

Ajinomoto Stadium BIG Flea Market

Spend a day hunting through the maze of stalls and sales in this enormous flea market and snag yourself some bargains!

Setagaya Boroichi Market II

Check out this flea market with more than 700 vendors.

Mottainai Flea Market

This is the flea market to shop-til-you-drop — find second hand clothes, DVDs, books, anything you can think of.

Ōme Daruma Market

Held on January 12 every year, the nearly 200-year-old Ome Daruma Market is not to be missed. Stalls selling daruma open from 1:30 p.m., and you can also see daruma being burnt at the nearby …

Setagaya Boroichi Market I

Check out this flea market with more than 700 vendors.

Shimokitazawa Tengu Festival 2024

Watch out for Tengu on the busy streets of Shimokitazawa! Have your soybeans handy for when you see them, and keep your eyes peeled while enjoying the food stalls and festival.

Mt. Takao Setsubun

Join the throngs of people in throwing beans to cleanse misfortune on the slopes of Mt Takao.

Jindaiji Temple Daruma Doll Fair

As one of Japan's three biggest daruma markets, this festival has around 300 street stalls selling these bright red traditional dolls.

Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival

Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival takes place at Hanegi Park from February until early March.

Nakano Running Festa 2024

Choose a route to suit you - a casual 1.5km stroll through Nakano Central Park, or an all out 10km marathon?

Mt. Takao Hiwatari Festival

You can see-and even participate in-fire walking at the Mt Takao Hiwatari Festival.

Koganei Cherry Blossom Festival

For a cherry blossom experience that is a little less crowded, try Koganei Park.

Yomiuriland Jewellumination

Light up your Christmas with this brilliant illumination display that transforms Yomiuriland into a kaleidoscopic dream.

Ōme Grand Festival

Gaze up at twelve giant wheeled floats known as "dashi" parading the city of Ōme in far western Tokyo.

Kurayami Festival

Come see horse racing and archery, shrine jostling, and giant drum performances.

Craft Gyoza Fes 2024

Sample from the very best of Japan's dumplings, be they steamed, fried, boiled, or grilled.

Sichuan Festa 2024

A festival dedicated to the addictive and mouth-numbingly spicy foods from China's Sichuan district.

Takao Wakaba Spring Festival

Enjoy plenty of traditional entertainment and perfomances at the cable car station before you head up to the heights.

Spring Flowers at Showa Kinen Park

Enjoy a carpet of flowers from around the world at Showa Kinen Park. Stretch your legs as your stroll amongst fields of tulips, poppies, cherry blossoms, and more!

Kugayama Firefly Festival

This is a chance to see fireflies in an unlikely urban setting: in the “wilds” of Kugayama in Suginami Ward. While there won’t be clouds of glowing bugs, you will be able to …