Events in Tokyo

Plum Blossom Festival at Jindai Botanical Gardens

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

Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival

Only a single train away from Shinjuku, enjoy the slopes of Mt. Matusda covered in Cherry Blossoms.

Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival

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

Miura-kaigan Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival

The Miura-kaigan Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates an early blooming variety of cherry blossom.

Shinagawa Yakiimo Terrace

Are you a sweet potato fanatic? Then look no further than Shinagawa Yakiimo Terrace -- where potatoes of all kinds are baked to delicious perfection.

Mukōjima-Hyakkaen Garden Plum Festival

The plum festival at Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens has traditional shows (incl. a sparrow dance) as well as beautiful plum blossoms.

Katsuura Big Hinamatsuri

The Katsuura Big Hina Doll Festival sees around 4,000 traditional Japanese dolls set up around Katsuura City in Chiba.

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.

Tokyo Tower Climb 2025

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

Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival

Cherry blossoms aren't the only game in town — check out the gorgeous plum blossoms at this festival that dates back to the Edo period.

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.

Kōnosu Surprise Hinamatsuri

The largest Hinamatsuri pyramid in Japan is erected in Saitama to celebrate Dolls', or Girls', Day

Furusato Festival Tokyo 2025

If you love festivals and want a taste of every far-flung event across Japan, the Furusato Festival is the place for you.

Mt. Takao Hiwatari Festival

You can see-and even participate in-fire walking at the Mt Takao Hiwatari Festival.

Nakano Running Festa 2025

Choose a route to suit you - a casual 1.5km stroll through Nakano Central Park, or an all out 10km marathon?

Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2025

March is the month for anime. Along with Anime Japan, the Tokyo Anime Award Festival is another great event to celebrate international and local animated films. Some films, such as those in the …

Creema Yamabiko Fes 2025

A two-day music festival that features top Japanese music artists, a craft market, and outdoor saunas set in nature.

Green Ireland Festival and St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2025

St. Patrick's Day in Tokyo is celebrated every year with the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Punkspring 2025

Back for the first time in six years, Punkspring brings the ultimate hit of teenage nostalgia.

Golden Dragon Dance

Check out the Golden Dragon Dance at the popular Sensōji Temple.

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.

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.

Rang Barse Tokyo Holi

Turn up in white and be prepared to get colorful at this year's Holi Mela.

Shibuya–Omotesandō Women’s Run 2025

Cheer on the runners as they pass Shibuya's landmarks, or find out how to participate.