May 2025 Events in Tokyo

International Museum Day

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

Okinawa Festival

Usher in summer from Okinawa... without having to leave Tokyo's festival scene.

Shibuya Kagoshima Ohara Festival

Get a taste of Kagoshima Prefecture without leaving Tokyo.

Takao Wakaba Spring Festival

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

Tokyo Port Festival

Connect with Tokyo's harbor, see rare boats, and hop on one yourself.

Yokohama Night Flowers

Wander the seafront at Yokohama and settle in for the evening fireworks display.

Mottainai Flea Market

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

Shimokitazawa Flea Market

Find your next dream flea market treasure at this trendy market in Shimokitazawa.

Ohi Racecourse Flea Market

One of the biggest flea markets in Tokyo, there's almost nothing you won't be able to find amongst the rows of stalls and tarps. Feel free to haggle while you hunt, it's all part of the appeal …

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.

Tokyo Romantic Flea Market

Enjoy a sweet summer stroll around this antique Tokyo Flea Market. The perfect place for a relaxed Sunday browsing with no stress.

Akasaka Antique Market in Ark Hills

Akasaka Antique Market in Ark Hills is one of the classier flea markets in Tokyo.

Tokyo Tower Climb 2025

The TELL Tokyo Tower Climb is a major fundraising event for TELL.

Italia, amore mio!

Try delicious wine, cheese, and other delights at one of the biggest Italian festivals in Japan.

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!

May Grand Sumo Tournament

The third of Japan's six annual sumo tournaments.

Laos Festival 2025

The Laos Festival is filled with Laotian dancing, music, workshops, and, best of all, food.

Nikuon

Try out the meats and the beats.

Tokyo Night Market

A market under the stars awaits at the Tokyo Night Market.

Hanazono Shrine Grand Festival

The streets of Shinjuku get a whole lot busier during the annual grand festival of Hanazono Shrine.

Hibiya Spring Oktoberfest

Hibiya Spring Oktoberfest is everything you'd expect from Oktoberfest: music, food, and of course, German beer.

Zushi Beach Fireworks Festival 2025

If you want to avoid the crowded mid-summer fireworks calendar, then go to this early summer fireworks festival that takes place over the ocean adjacent to Zushi Beach.

Shimokitazawa Flea Market

Find your next dream flea market treasure at this trendy market in Shimokitazawa.

Adachi Fireworks Festival 2025

The annual Adachi Fireworks Festival is held along the Arakawa River.