The Ueno Royal Museum

Museum housing temporary exhibitions ranging from calligraphy to classical Japanese paintings

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

Museum in Ueno Park which aims to be “a place for creativity and coaction”

Bunkyo Chrysanthemum Festival

Along with the Tokyo Metropolitan Tourism Chrysanthemum Exhibition, the Bunkyo Chrysanthemum Festival (“kiku matsuri”) is the other major…

Tokyo Chrysanthemum Exhibition

Chrysanthemum exhibitions are held but the most famous of all is the Tokyo Metropolitan Tourism Chrysanthemum Exhibition. The…

Koenji Festival

2-day festival held around Koenji Station with participating restaurants and shops, a stamp rally, and other events.

Tokyo Comic Con

Even if you’re not a fan of comic books and manga, you’ll have heard of Comic Con. It…

Mount Takao Autumn Leaves Festival

The Mount Takao Autumn Leaves Festival (“Mount Takao Momiji Matsuri”) is held throughout the month of November every…

Chofu Fireworks Festival

Approximately 9,000 fireworks will be launched from the river banks of the Tama River. The opening ceremony will…

Jiyugaoka Megami Matsuri

Jiyugaoka Megami Festival is a food and culture festival that has been running since 1973 and today attracts…

The Railway Festival

The 14 October is Railway Day (鉄道の日), commemorating the date in 1872 that Shimbashi was linked to Yokohama…

Sengawa Yukemuri no Sato

Sengawa Yukemuri no Sato is a day onsen near Chofu. It’s a very typical family-orientated onsen with a…

Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens

Mukojima-Hyakkaen (向島百花園) was the idea of a wealthy antique dealer by the name of Sahara Kiku who wanted…