Events in Tokyo

Kanagawa Tanabata Sky Lantern Festival

Pen your dreams on tanzaku and launch magical, LED-powered lanterns into the sky.

Enoshima Summer Fireworks Festival

See a spectacular show of fireworks at Enoshima this summer.

Shimbashi Koichi Festival

Get in touch with your traditional Japanese side at this bustling festival. Traditional dances, taiko music, and a yukata contest, oh my!

Showa Kinen Park Fireworks Festival

The Tachikawa Showa Kinen Park Fireworks Festival is a medium-sized fireworks festival.

Hachiōji Fireworks Festival 2025

The Hachiōji Fireworks Festival is a small fireworks festival in Hachiōji.

Ebisu Bon Odori Festival

Ebisu Bon Odori Festival is one of central Tokyo's biggest but least-known 'Bon' dance festivals.

Kagurazaka Festival

This is the biggest summer festival of the year in the trendy neighborhood of Kagurazaka.

Shinjuku Eisa Festival 2025

Get a taste of Okinawan culture without having to leave Tokyo.

Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival 2025

Find your seat at the big daddy of summer fireworks festivals in Tokyo. Be warned. There will be massive crowds.

Japanese Calligraphy (Shodō) Event

Learn how to hold the brush the right way at this relaxing Japanese calligraphy, shodō, experience.

Manazuru Kibune Festival

Get amongst one of Japan's biggest boat festivals.

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.

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 …

Honey Festival 2025

A festival for all things honey.

Sake Festival Nakameguro

A festival for Japanese sake from all around the country.

Haneda Summer Festival

This lively festival happens on the last weekend of July and attracts around 30,000 spectators each year.

Vket (Virtual Market) Real Summer 2025

Dip in and out of physical and virtual reality at this year's VketReal.

Marunouchi Summer Festival 2025

Cool down at the annual Marunouchi Summer Festival with wind chimes and water.

Taiwan Festa 2025

Get a taste of Taiwan at the Taiwan Festa.

Summer Wonder Festival

The summer edition of Tokyo Wonder Festival, the world's biggest festival for figures.

Akasaka Antique Market in Ark Hills

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

Fuji Rock Festival 2025

Fuji Rock is the biggest music festival in Japan.

Nogi Shrine Summer Festival

The Nogi Summer Shrine Festival is a classic shrine festival with food stalls, traditional games, and yukata.