May 2024 Events in Tokyo

Ōme Grand Festival

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

Kazo Citizens’ Peace Festival

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

Odawara Hōjō Godai Festival

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

Meiji Shrine Spring Grand Festival

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

Cambodia Festival 2024

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.

Kameido Tenjin Wisteria Festival

Kameido Tenjin Shrine is the best place in Tokyo to see wisteria in bloom.

Kachiya Festival (Samurai Procession)

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

Hanazono Shrine Antique Market

Blue skies are the perfect time to visit this small antique fair. Enjoy some casual browsing without the pressure and noise of the larger markets.

Kurayami Festival

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

Odaiba Oktoberfest

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

African American Caribbean Golden Week Food Festa

This festival celebrates all things African-American and Caribbean. Come hungry for snacks and leave with the sounds of samba still in your ears.

Tokyo Tower 333 Carp Streamers

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

Chichibu Shibazakura Festival

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

Niku Fes

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

Craft Gyoza Fes 2024

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

Haisai Okinawan Festa

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

Tokyo Rainbow Pride

Tokyo Rainbow Pride celebrates Tokyo's LGBTQ+ community.

Oedo Beer Festival Spring 2024

The spring version of the Oedo Beer Festival has returned to give craft beer fans even more choices of places in which to spend the golden weather of Golden Week.

Yoyogi Park Flea Market

Grab yourself a bargain at one of Tokyo's biggest, and most irregular, flea markets.

Seaside Cinema Yokohama

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

EDC Japan 2024

Listen to the beast EDM beats from international artists at this multi-day music festival. Be prepared, the crowds and music are both electrifying!

Hanazono Shrine Antique Market

Blue skies are the perfect time to visit this small antique fair. Enjoy some casual browsing without the pressure and noise of the larger markets.

Sidewalk Sale at US Embassy Housing Compound

Once a year, the residents of the US Embassy Housing Compound in Roppongi hold a "Sidewalk Sale"