Festival Events in Tokyo

Takigi Noh (Firelight Noh) at Zōjōji Temple

Takigi Noh is an outdoor Noh theater performance at Zōjōji Temple illuminated by firelight.

Tokugawa Hundred-Member Gun Squad Fair

The Tokugawa Hundred-Member Gun Squad Fair is held every odd year in Hyakuninchō, Shinjuku.

Kanda Matsuri

Join the crowds around the parades and floats for one of Tokyo's major festivals at the Kanda Matsuri.

Rang Barse Tokyo Holi

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

Golden Dragon Dance

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

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.

Creema Yamabiko Fes 2025

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

Mt. Takao Hiwatari Festival

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

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.

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?

Kōnosu Surprise Hinamatsuri

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

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.

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.

Farmers and Kids Festa 2025

At this event farmers teach kids about where their food comes from.

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.

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.