3,000 azalea plants (and 100 varieties) come into bloom at Nezu Shrine. The grounds feature elevated viewing paths, a miniature red gate tunnel, traditional performances, and sweet refreshments.
A jazz festival in Ikebukuro is held each May. The event features hundreds of bands playing jazz, funk, and blues on outdoor stages throughout the district.
A fireworks festival in Tokyo, this event launches over 13,000 fireworks in one hour over the Arakawa River, attracting more than 600,000 spectators to its riverbanks.
A flower festival in Bunkyo, this mid-June event at Hakusan Shrine features 3,000 blooming hydrangeas. A miniature Mt. Fuji replica, the Fuji-zuka mound, is also opened to visitors.
A fireworks festival in Tokyo, this event launches 13,000 shells over the Arakawa River. It features a large shell and a 700-meter “Niagara Falls” sparkler display.
A flower festival in Bunkyo, the Chrysanthemum Festival at Yushima Tenmangu Shrine features 2,000 plants, including flower-covered dolls (kiku-ningyo) and large, single-stem arrangements (ozukuri).
An autumn illumination event in Tokyo, Rikugien’s Light Up displays the garden’s foliage at night from late November to mid-December. Advance online ticket reservation is required for entry.
