Culture Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Mid Mar - Early Apr Typically, the Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival is held in Ueno Park from late March to early April. During this celebratory event,..
Festivals Hatsumode in Asakusa 2027 Jan 1st - Jan 7th The first visit to the shrine in the new year is called Hatsumode, and it attracts quite some crowds every year, and I think it..
Recommended Culture Sanja Matsuri 2026 Mid May Sanja Matsuri is one of Tokyo's biggest festivals and features over 100 mikoshi floats paraded through the grounds of Senso-ji..
Culture Hagoita-Ichi Fair 2026 Dec 17th - Dec 19th At Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's historical Asakusa district, you can buy traditional decorated bats at the Hagoita-Ichi Fair,..
Culture Asakusa Culture & Lights 2025 Dec 3rd - 7th 2025 Past Event This December, Tokyo’s historic Sensoji Temple will host Asakusa Culture & Lights, an illumination event combining ancient tra..
Culture Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival 2026 Late Jul The Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival around the Tokyo Skytree is one of Japan's major summer fireworks displays, held each year..
Culture Omikuji at Senso-ji Temple Cordelia Ding Omikuji are written fortunes offered at shrines and temples in Japan. Usually, omikuji require a small offering ( ¥100 usually..
Arts & Crafts Hello Kitty Exhibition 2024-2025 Nov 1st 2024 - Feb 24th 2025 Past Event To celebrate half a century of all things Hello Kitty, the Tokyo National Museum Hyokeikan is hosting a Hello Kitty Exhibition,..