Festival Events in Tokyo

Miura-kaigan Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival

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

Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival

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

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.

Doll Floating Ceremony

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

Koubai Red Plum Blossom Festival

This festival celebrates koubai (red plum blossoms). It's held at Ushi-Tenjin Kitano Shrine where the ancient poet Sugawara no Michizane -- who was known for his love of the blooming flower -- …

Sakana and Japan Festival 2025

Load up your plate with seafood at this year's Sakana and Japan Festival.

Samurai Festival 2025

A festival celebrating the history of Japan's legendary samurai.

Lantern Festival 2025

The Lantern Festival in Yokohama is the final day of Lunar New Year celebration.

Chinese Spring Festival 2025

Celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival in Tokyo's own Chinatown in Yokohama.

Chinatown Celebration Parade

The Chinatown Celebration Parade is an event celebrating the birth of the Jade Emperor.

Tokunoshima Tourism & Products Fair

Experience Tokunoshima-an island in Kagoshima Prefecture- without leaving Tokyo.

Chinese Traditional Performances

These Chinese Traditional Performances are part of the Spring Festival Celebrations in Yokohama's Chinatown.

Matsuda Wintersweet Festival

Take a stroll through Matsuda's Yadoriki area, surrounded by crowds of people and Wintersweet shrubs.

Chinatown Lion Dance

The Chinatown Lion Dances are part of the Spring Festival Celebrations in Yokohama's Chinatown.

Shimokitazawa Tengu Festival 2025

Watch out for Tengu on the busy streets of Shimokitazawa! Have your soybeans handy for when you see them, and keep your eyes peeled while enjoying the food stalls and festival.

Setsubun Mamemaki (Bean Throwing) Festival

Visit the Setsubun Mamemaki (soya bean throwing) Festival at Zōjōji Temple for good fortune.

Mt. Takao Setsubun

Join the throngs of people in throwing beans to cleanse misfortune on the slopes of Mt Takao.

Nabe Festival

Sample popular nabe (clay pot stews) from all over Japan at this festival.

Winter and Sake Festival

If you like sake and fresh seafood the Winter and Sake Festival in Yoyogi Park is the place for you. Don't miss the live tuna carving demonstration.

Kanda Ogawamachi Snowman Fair

Expect a ton of snow shipped in from Gunma and unique and large snowmen arranged along the sidewalk in Kanda.

Winter Ice Bathing at Teppozu Inari Shrine

Enjoy a chilly New Year's Japanese tradition.

Daikoku Matsuri

Daikoku Matsuri is a traditional festival sure to get your year off to a good start.