May 2025 Events in Tokyo

Kazo Citizens’ Peace Festival

Gaze at the biggest koinobori (carp streamer) in the world.

Ōme Grand Festival

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

Meiji Shrine Spring Grand Festival

Don't miss this week-long festival which features an impressive lineup of traditional performing arts presentations.

Odawara Hōjō Godai Festival

2,000 people will parade through the streets of Odawara, emulating the Hōjō samurai lords of the past.

Cambodia Festival 2025

Come and enjoy the largest Cambodian festival in Japan.

Tokyo Sea Life Park: Free Admission Day

Get in for free at Tokyo Sea Life Park and see all the sea animals you want for absolutely nothing.

Kachiya Festival (Samurai Procession)

This unique festival sees a traditional samurai procession in the heart of Tokyo.

La Folle Journée Classical Music Festival

Get ready for a huge classical music festival set around Tokyo Station and Nihonbashi. What happens? Based on the French festival of the same name, the La Folle Journée in Tokyo also aims to …

Hawarin Bayar Mongolia Spring Festival

A Mongolian spring festival packed with traditional activities to try.

Shiofune Kannon Temple Azalea Festival

Each year, for around a month, the mountain behind Shiofune Temple bursts into color.

Seaside Cinema Yokohama

Claimed to be Japan's largest outdoor cinema, Seaside Cinema Yokohama is also completely free.

Meat Festival (Niku Fes) 2025

This festival has enough meat to keep you satiated for a whole year.

Haisai Okinawa Festival 2025

Experience all of Okinawan culture, including cuisine, music, dance, traditional arts, and more.

Chichibu Shibazakura Festival

Enjoy a stroll around the different shades and shapes of the shibazakura flowers as you soak in the gorgeous scenery.

Tokyo Tower 333 Carp Streamers

See over three hundred fishes flapping in the wind for Children's Day.

Craft Gyoza Fes 2025

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

Odaiba Oktoberfest

A great excuse to drink outdoors while sampling German-style eats and lively music.

Kurayami Festival

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

Thai Festival 2025

Enjoy Thai sports, dancing, singing, and food at one of the most popular and highly anticipated Thai festivals in Japan.

Sichuan Festa 2025

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

Mikkeller Beer Celebration

The annual Mikkeller festival is a two-day international beer extravaganza,

Kanda Matsuri

Join the crowds around the parades and floats for one of Tokyo's major festivals at the Kanda Matsuri.

Shinjuku Chuo Park Flea Market

This is considered a great spot to pick up some vintage items, but it's worth poring over the stalls at this popular spot near the Tokyo Metropolitan building.

International Museum Day

Free entry to Tokyo's best museums? Count us in.