Events in Asakusa

Torigoe Matsuri

This nighttime festival features one of the largest portable shrines in Tokyo and a vibrant, bordering on chaotic, atmosphere.

Asakusa Awa Odori

Asakusa Awa Odori celebrates a popular traditional summer dance.

Shitamachi Tanabata

Shitamachi Tanabata is a Star Festival in Tokyo.

Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival 2024

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

Asakusa Toro Nagashi Lantern Floating

Asakusa Toro Nagashi is a beautiful evening event with candle-lit lanterns sent floating down the Sumida River.

Asakusa Kaminarimon Bon Dance

While you're visiting Sensōji Temple, why not join an outdoor dance party?

Asakusa Samba Carnival 2024

Party it up at the Carnival in Tokyo! The Asakusa Samba Festa offers dancing, music, and plenty of fun.

Kappabashi Kitchenware Festival

Check out Tokyo's premier neighborhood for kitchen utensils at this festival with all the traditional Japanese fixings — and great food no doubt.

Asakusa Tori-no-ichi Fair I

The first part of Asakusa's Tori-no-Ichi Fair.

Asakusa Tori-no-ichi Fair II

The second part of Asakusa's Tori-no-Ichi Fair.

Hirosaki Neputa Asakusa Festival

If you can't get to Aomori for the Hirosaki Neputa Festival, the Hirosaki Neputa Asakusa Festival is the next best thing.

Asakusa Tori-no-ichi Fair III

The third part of Asakusa's Tori-no-Ichi Fair.

Sensōji Temple Hagoita-Ichi Fair

Buy hagoita (good luck charm bats) at Sensōji Temple's Hagoita-Ichi Festival.

Hanayashiki Countdown 2024/24

Looking for a New Year's Eve celebration that all the family can enjoy? Come and join the countdown event taking place at the oldest amusement park in Japan.

Daikon Radish Festival 2025

At this festival, daikon are offered to the god Shoden then given to visitors so they can gain some of the health and power of the god himself.

Torigoe Shrine Tondoyaki Bonfire

Bring your New Year decorations to Torigoe Shrine and take part in a tondoyaki ceremonial burning.

Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage

Join the local tradition of visiting shrines of the Seven Lucky Gods.

Bean Throwing and Dance of the 7 Lucky Gods

Ward off bad luck by throwing beans and dancing at this setsubun celebration.

Cat Holiday Exhibition Winter 2025

Celebrate cats with this joint photo exhibition featuring Instagram stars, craft stalls, and more!

Doll Floating Ceremony

Get to know the origins of Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival) at the Doll Floating Ceremony in Asakusa.

Golden Dragon Dance

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

Bokutei Sumida Park Cherry Blossom Festival

See sakura in the shadow of Tokyo Skytree at Sumida Park. With festival stalls, music, and a promenade of blossoms a kilometer long, you could forget you're still in the city.

Ichiyo Cherry Blossom Festival

Ichiyo Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Festival is a major event in Asakusa Kannon-ura.

Asakusa Yabusame

Asakusa Yabusame is a chance to watch the Japanese martial art of horse-mounted archery.