Festivals Hatsumode in Asakusa 2025 Early Jan 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..
Culture Ueno Artist Project 2024-2025 Mid Nov - Early Jan The Ueno Artist Project is an exhibition series which started back in 2017, and it takes on a different theme each year.
Culture Oyster Festival in Ueno Park 2025 Early Jan Taking place in early January, the Oyster Festival in Ueno Park includes three days of oyster eating and sake tasting in the heart..
Culture Samurai Festival at Ueno Park 2025 Late Feb Now in its 5th year, the Samurai Festival at Ueno Park allows attendees to experience Japanese history through samurai culture...
Activities Sumida River Bridge Sakura Train 2025 Late Mar Tobu Railways are operating a special Sakura Train between Asakusa Station and Tokyo Sky Tree Station every day from March 20th..
Culture Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 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,..
Culture Shirasagi-no Mai at Senso-ji Temple 2025 Mid Apr Shirasagi-no Mai is a beautiful ceremonial procession performed at Senso-ji Temple and dates back over 1000 years.
Culture Ichiyo Sakura Festival - Oiran Dochu Procession 2025 Mid Apr The Oiran Dochu Procession is a beautiful recreation of an Edo Period procession through the streets of Asakusa.