August 2024 Events in Tokyo

Tsurumi River Summer Festival

The Tsurumi River Summer Festival is a fireworks festival in Yokohama.

Weekend Comedy at TCB

Everyone can use a laugh now and then, and Tokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo.

Edogawa Fireworks Festival

Lay down your mat on either side of Edo River and enjoy the lights.

Tokyo Otsuka Awa Odori

Enjoy a colorful and enthusiastic display of traditional dance in Otsuka, Tokyo.

49th Kanazawa Fireworks

Find a nice spot to settle in at nearby Marine Park, or walk across the seafront to watch 3200 fireworks light up the night sky — the perfect end to Obon.

Chōfu Yosakoi 2024

Visit the Chōfu Yosakoi festival to see energetic and expressive team dances.

Roppongi Hills Bon Dance 2024

The sleek steel, glass, and concrete of the Roppongi Hills Arena will be taken over by kimono clad bon dancers for the weekend. This year the Friday will just be a pre-party, so there …

Hibiya Park Bon Odori Festival

One of Tokyo's most accessible and largest Bon Odori (bon dance) festivals.

Harajuku Omotesando Super Yosakoi 2024

This event sees dance teams descend on the Harajuku area in late August.

Kōenji Awa Odori Festival

Cool off in the evenings with some of Japan's most famous festival highlights — street food, music, and an enormous parade of dancers.

Red Brick Beach Island 2024

Cool off at a beach festival during the day with summer snacks, before joining a summer beach party as the night sets in.

Yōga Summer Festival 2024

Enjoy a day of fun. food, and festive atmosphere at this retro themed event. Between the craft stalls, entertainment, and activities, yoga might be the only thing you don't do.

Akishima Citizen Whale Festival

This festival is held to commemorate the discovery of an ancient whale fossil.

Azabu Jūban Festival

A fun event for the lone traveler or the whole family.

Weekend Comedy at TCB

Everyone can use a laugh now and then, and Tokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo.

Tokyo Jazz Festival

Tokyo Jazz Festival features musical events with jazz artists across the city, including free and paid events.

Enoshima Lanterns 2024

See Enoshima Island lit up with dazzling illuminations.

Summer Night Museums

As the temperature gets to ridiculous highs, it's the perfect time to hide out at an air-conditioned museum — at night.

Hodogaya Candle Night

Thousands of candles will line the paths of the plum garden in Hodogaya Park.

Junji Ito Exhibition: Enchantment

The first large exhibition of popular manga artist Junji Ito.

Toyosu Oktoberfest 2024

A boisterous festival full of beer and German snacks awaits!

Forest Beer Garden

Forest Beer Garden is the perfect summer evening activity, think chill vibes outdoors with drinks.

Takao Beer Mount

Takao Beer Mount is easily the highest beer garden in Tokyo.

Immersive Museum

It is one thing to appreciate fine art and another to venture inside it. What happens? Tokyo’s Immersive Museum presents an audio and visual experience that pays homage to great artists. …