Events in Suburban West Tokyo

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!

102nd Gaigosai Festival

A tour around the world without the need for a passport.

Fuchu Tori-no-Ichi Fair III

Your last chance to get a lucky rake for future fortunes in this local Tori no Ichi event, with a bonus masked Kagura performance straight from the Edo-era.

KIWL Go-Go 2025: Charity Run/Walk Challenge

Aim to achieve a running or walking distance of at least 55km in November for charity.

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.

Õtaguro Park Autumn Illumination

Take a walk and enjoy the changing colors of the autumn leaves even at night in Ogikubo.

Setagaya Boroichi Market II

Check out this flea market with more than 700 vendors.

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 …

Mt. Takao Setsubun

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

Shimokitazawa Tengu Festival 2026

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.

Plum Blossom Festival at Jindai Botanical Gardens

The Ume (Plum) Garden at Jindai Botanical Garden bursts with life, color, and music during winter.

Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival

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

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.

Nakano Running Festa 2026

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.

Takao Baigo Plum Village Festival

See a plum blossom festival held in the shadow of Mt. Takao.

Yoshino Baigō Plum Blossom Festival

The plum blossoms found at Ōme Ume Park are beautiful to behold — and come with a side of traditional festivities.

Fuchū Citizens’ Cherry Blossom Festival

For those looking for a quieter cherry blossom spot, head to Fuchū.

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.

Jindai Botanical Gardens Cherry Blossom Festival

A beautiful cherry blossom festival in the heart of the Jindai Botanical Gardens.

Kokuryo Shrine Wisteria Festival

The Kokuryo Wisteria Festival features local food, stage performances, and a magical evening light-up.

Ōme Grand Festival

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

Hawarin Bayar Mongolia Spring Festival

A Mongolian spring festival packed with traditional activities to try.