Matsuri & Festivals events in Tokyo

Yaesu Night Market 2026 at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu

28 Aug – 6 Sep · 中央区

An urban summer festival held in front of Tokyo Station to enjoy the end of the season.

41st Asakusa Samba Carnival

29 Aug · 台東区

The Asakusa Samba Carnival has been supported by the lively people of Asakusa since 1981 and has grown into a major event attracting 500,000 visitors...

67th Tokyo Koenji Awa Odori Festival

29 Aug – 30 Aug · 杉並区

Started in 1957 to liven up the town, Koenji's Awa Odori is now recognized as one of Japan's three major Awa Odori festivals. The event features large...

Tokyo Otsuka Awa Odori

29 Aug · 豊島区

The Tokyo Otsuka Awa Odori started in 1971, led by the Minami-Otsuka shopping street. Over 1,000 dancers, including the newly formed Shin Suiren Awa O...

54th Akishima Citizens Whale Festival

29 Aug – 30 Aug

The Akishima Citizens Whale Festival, with over 50 years of history, is named after the discovery of a fossil of a new whale species in August 1961 on...

Harajuku Omotesando Genki Festival Super Yosakoi 2026

29 Aug – 30 Aug · 渋谷区

This is the 24th Super Yosakoi festival. This year, 107 teams from across Japan will participate, including 22 teams from Kochi and international team...

2nd Nakameguro Bon Dance Festival 2026

29 Aug – 30 Aug · 目黒区

This summer tradition in Nakameguro returns for its second year, featuring live vocal performances for the dance songs. Last year, the event drew an a...

Harajuku Omotesando Super Yosakoi Festival 2026

29 Aug – 30 Aug · 渋谷区

The Harajuku Omotesando Super Yosakoi Festival 2026 will be held.

Koenji Awa Odori Support! Shopping Street Sale

15 Aug – 30 Aug · 杉並区

Shop at Koenji’s shopping streets and receive cute Awa Odori-themed goods! Two thousand shoppers have a chance to win either a BIG sticker or a sticke...

MIDTOWN SUMMER 2026

17 Jul – 30 Aug · 港区

Experience a 'grown-up summer break' and rediscover your playful side at MIDTOWN SUMMER 2026. Enjoy the vibrant city summer under colorful garden para...

Refreshing Summer Festival: The Changing Summer of Kichijoji

1 Aug – 31 Aug

Enjoy an extraordinary summer experience in a cool, air-conditioned space directly connected to the station!

TOKYO Rainbow Summer Festival

16 Jul – 31 Aug · 港区

Experience a traditional summer festival in cool, air-conditioned comfort. The TOKYO Rainbow Summer Festival blends digital technology with Japanese c...

Tokyo Skytree Town Summer Event 2026

10 Jul – 31 Aug · 墨田区

A summer festival held throughout Tokyo Skytree Town. During the event, you can enjoy a BBQ beer garden with a view of Tokyo Skytree, as well as tradi...

Tokyo Rainbow Summer Festival

16 Jul – 31 Aug

LED TOKYO Co., Ltd. opens “Tokyo Rainbow Summer Festival” at LED DAIBA STUDIO inside the DECKS Tokyo Beach complex from July 16 through August 31, pai...

Sky Dream Festival

1 Sep – 27 Sep · 渋谷区

Last year, over 30,000 people participated in the dream wish card project. The Sky Dream Festival, an autumn celebration that sends the dreams gathere...

Summer Festival Everyone’s Welcome 2026

5 Sep · 港区

Bubbly Queen’s event returns to Maharaja Roppongi after three years. The concept is a festival where everyone participates, featuring dance styles lik...

Kaminarimon Bon Odori Festival: Dream Lanterns

5 Sep · 台東区

This annual summer festival takes place along the tree-lined avenue in front of Kaminarimon Gate. The event features 21 illuminated artistic lanterns...

Shibuya Nan Festival 2026

13 Sep · 渋谷区

Experience a unique local festival by riding a rickshaw through Shibuya and welcoming the arrival of a traditional portable shrine at 'Shibuya Nan Fes...

Delightful, Fun, and Thankful! Kumano Shrine Festival

16 Sep – 26 Sep · 葛飾区

A packed lineup of unique events at Kumano Shrine, offering enjoyment for everyone from children to seniors—experiences you’ll find only at this shrin...

Shibuya Miyashita Park Bon Dance 2026

26 Sep – 27 Sep · 渋谷区

Experience a blend of traditional Japanese Bon dance and various dance music at this lively event. Celebrate the end of summer with Bon Dance at Shibu...

Monster Bon Odori Dance Festival 2026

10 Oct – 12 Oct

The largest Bon Odori dance event in the Tama area featuring monsters will be held at GREEN SPRINGS!

Torikoe Shrine New Year's Bonfire Festival

8 Jan · 台東区

From January 5th to 8th in the morning, talismans, sacred straw ropes, and New Year's decorations that have been returned are stacked high and burned...