Events & Festivals

Kanto Region Free Things to Do

AONODOKUTSU SHIBUYA Illumination

Enjoy from daytime this year! An illumination event that fantastically decorates Shibuya.

Shibuya / Winter festivals & Events

Tama Center Illumination

Tokyo・An illumination in the town where you can see Hello Kitty!

Tama / Winter festivals & Events

Tokyo Midtown Hibiya HIBIYA Magic Time Illumination 2023

The streets of Hibiya are wrapped in a magical shimmer.

Tokyo / Winter festivals & Events

Meguro River Minna no Illumination 2023

The Meguro River area shines in delicate cherry blossom hues during winter.

Ebisu, Meguro / Winter festivals & Events

Roppongi Hills Christmas 2023 Keyakizaka Illumination

A mesmerizing space reminiscent of a silvery world, illuminated by about 800,000 LEDs.

Roppongi, Azabu / Winter festivals & Events

Ashikaga Fireworks Display

One of the best fireworks displays in Kanto region, with 25,000 fireworks shot up in the night sky

Ashikaga / Summer festivals & Events

• 6 May 2023

  The Hottest, Best Known Firework Festivals in Japan and How to Enjoy Them: a Complete Firework Festival Guide

  A summer visit to Japan isn’t complete without the addition of a fireworks festival. In this guide we’ll cover not only the Top Three Firework Festivals in Japan, but a few other popular fireworks held across the country, as well. There are also some pro tips and important reminders to help you enjoy these events to the fullest, so be sure to read to the end!

• 9 Mar 2021

  Watch, Eat, and Experience! Sightseeing Guide for Kiryu and Ashikaga, Possible Even as a Day Trip from Tokyo!

  The Kiryu and Ashikaga areas are accessible from Tokyo even for just a day trip, and not only are they great places to enjoy activities surrounded by beautiful nature, but they also offer plenty of places to take in, including nostalgic old townscapes and power spots!

Blue Festival Featuring Iris and Lavender

See, smell, and taste! The popular event with iris and lavender.

Saitama / Summer festivals & Events

Konosu Doll Festival
(Konosu Surprising Hina Festival)

Japan's tallest pyramid platform decorated with hina dolls.

Saitama / Spring festivals & Events

Kiryu Yagibushi Festival

This is Kiryu's largest summer festival surrounded with heat and excitement

Kiryu / Summer festivals & Events

Furutone River Floating Lantern Festival

Lanterns fill Furutone River in this fantastical festival.

Saitama / Summer festivals & Events

Ebisu-kou（Nishinomiya Shrine）

A Grand Festival Packed with People Wishing for Better Fortune and Prospering Business

Kiryu / Autumn festivals & Events