The wisteria at Kameido Tenjin Shrine (亀戸天神社) were planted during the Edo period and remain one of Tokyo’s most iconic floral displays. From mid-April to early ...
A historic festival in Tokyo, the Kachiya Festival on May 5 commemorates a military victory. It features a samurai parade and an arrow dedication ritual at Kameido Katori Shrine.
A Shinto festival in Tokyo, the Sanja Matsuri is held in May at Asakusa Shrine, featuring parades where participants carry large portable shrines through the streets.
An iris festival in Tokyo, the Katsushika Iris Festival is held at Mizumoto Park and Horikiri Shobuen, which collectively contain over 20,000 iris flowers.
A shrine festival in Asakusabashi, Torigoe Matsuri features a procession with a four-ton portable shrine. The main event is its lantern-lit ceremonial return to the shrine at night.
A morning glory festival in Tokyo, this is Japan’s largest, held annually from July 6-8. The event features approximately 100 flower stalls and 100 food vendors.
A Tanabata festival in Tokyo, the Shitamachi Tanabata Matsuri on Kappabashi-dori features a parade, performances, and street food amid bamboo decorations.
Cultural festival, Tokyo: The annual Taiwan Festival in Ueno Park promotes Taiwanese culture. It features an outdoor market with authentic food, art, and musical performances.
A fireworks festival in Tokyo, this is Japan’s oldest pyrotechnic event. It launches 20,000 fireworks from two sites over the Sumida River, drawing nearly one million spectators.
A fireworks festival in Tokyo, this event launches approximately 15,000 shells in 60 minutes. Its flat riverbank viewing area provides close, unobstructed sightlines for spectators.
