Event and Festival

Table of Contents Location: Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival takes place at Nezu Shrine in Bunkyo City. Azalea Festival is called Tsutsuji Matsuri in Japanese. However, it is in Bunkyo Ward, so it is also known as Bunkyo Azalea Festival. It is only a 5-minute walk from Nezu Station. Time: Early April – Early May Opening hour: 9:00 to 17:30 Admission Fee: Free Main Attraction: […]

Kameido Tenjin Shrine Wisteria Festival is the biggest Wisteria Festival among Tokyo’s 23 Special Wards, held from mid-April to May first week of every year. Table of Contents Location: Kameido Tenjin Shrine Wisteria Festival is held in Kameido Tenjin Shrine. The shrine is located in Koto Ward, Tokyo. The shrine is only a 10-minute walk from Kinshicho Station or

Roppongi Hills Christmas Market 2024 is one of Tokyo’s most popular winter events, starting on November 6, 2024, at Roppongi Hills. The event is known for its stunning winter illumination along Keyakizaka Street, featuring approximately 800,000 LED lights over a 400m stretch. It creates a ‘SNOW & BLUE’ themed spectacle with views of Tokyo Tower

Tokyo Skytree Christmas Market is finally back. Not only that, indeed, it will be as New Year Illumination after 25 December when Christmas is over. The Sky Arena features an 8-meter-tall white Christmas tree and warm lights, complemented by a Christmas market, projections, and performances. The Mizumachi Illuminations along the Sumida River are lit until

Children’s Celebration Day is on 15 November in Japan Table of Contents What celebration: Children’s Celebration Day is one of the happiest days in Japan. Parents wear formal or traditional dress. They go to shrines and temples. Eat good foods and enjoy the day together. Japanese celebrate many important events and festivals. But 15 November

Tokyo’s Cherry Blossom season is a fleeting yet magical time when the city transforms into a sea of pink and white. For just two weeks in late March to early April, sakura trees bloom in parks, streets, and riversides, captivating both locals and millions of visitors from around the globe. As one of the most

What is Tokyo fireworks festival (Hanabi)? Japan is one of the cleanest countries in the world. Its air is also fresh. But it has only four seasons, and every season has different extraordinary events. If you plan to visit Tokyo, visit in Summer, during the Tokyo fireworks festival (Hanabi) to enjoy the fantastic fireworks festival, Yukata, and Cherry

Japanese Hatsumode: Table of Contents Japanese Hatsumode is the most significant event in Japan. It happens at the same time as the English New Year. If we translate, it may be easy to understand if we say New Year in Japan (Hatsumode). However, the exact meaning of Hatsumode in Japanese is the first prayer of the