Cheapo Weekend for July 28-29: Fireworks and Traditional Summer Festivals
Catch the Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival, one of Tokyo's biggest summer festivals!
Catch the Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival, one of Tokyo's biggest summer festivals!
Your guide to the perfect summertime weekend activities in Tokyo—some of them uniquely Japanese.
Kick summer into high gear with an outdoor BBQ party. You can even arrive empty-handed—most spots supply both the equipment and the food!
Just 30 minutes from Tokyo is Kawagoe, a traditional Japanese town with Edo-era architecture and aesthetic.
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Jump on the Hakone "Ajisai Train" to enjoy a scenic railway journey through tunnels of lush green forest and past thousands of brightly colored hydrangea plants.
Get whisked away to Spain, take in some free art, watch some impressive displays of horseback archery—and more!
A little something for everyone—flower and dog festivals, parades and horseback archery.
For the most pleasant afternoon, this Daikanyama Walking tour features an historic wooden house, modern architecture, hip cafes and a park in the sky!
Parades and performances, blossoms and Buddha's birthday.
Peak weekend for cherry blossom viewing, plus the Kanamara "Penis" Matsuri.
Save money on your transport so that you have more to spend on your trip!
Rainbow sandwiches, multi-colored cheesecake, Totoro cream puffs—there are lots of stunning creations to be eaten in Tokyo.
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When it comes to Japanese snacks, nothing beats the humble onigiri—toothsome and cheap.
Japan's favorite noodle dish goes far and beyond the regular flavors.
Daytime markets, nighttime parties.
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Christmas is on in Tokyo with all its bells, whistles and sparkly lights! (And some non-festive events too.)
Don't miss the 47 Ronin Winter Festival, the Boroichi Market, Hagoita Fair at Sensoji Temple and more!
Odaiba fireworks, antique markets, free admission to the Museum of Western Art and more!
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Head to these Tokyo rooftops for a short respite from the city below.
This colorful festival takes place Dec 17-19. Take in the atmosphere, eat some street food and try to spot a geisha!