Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival (Ueno Sakura Matsuri) (Mid-March to early April; 2026 dates: March 14 – April 5). Cherry trees along Shinobazu Pond illuminated at night. Tokyo's most famous hanami (flower-viewing) site. In 2026, first bloom was March 19, peak bloom around March 26.
Sanja Matsuri (Asakusa Shrine Grand Festival) (Third weekend of May; 2026 dates: May 15–17). One of Tokyo's three largest Shinto festivals, held at Asakusa Shrine adjacent to Sensō-ji temple. Draws 1.5–2 million visitors over three days. Features mikoshi (portable shrine) processions through Asakusa.
Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival (Sumida River Hanabi Taikai) (Last Saturday of July; 2026 date: July 25). Tokyo's oldest and most famous summer fireworks festival, held over the Sumida River near Asakusa. Tradition traces back to 1732; reinstated in 1978 after World War II. Approximately 20,000 fireworks launched from two…
O-Bon / Bon Odori (August 13–16 (Tokyo/Kanto observance)). Buddhist ancestral festival honoring the dead. Neighborhoods across Tokyo hold Bon Odori (circle dances) throughout July and August. Major events include Roppongi Hills Bon Odori (August 23–25, 2026) and Kōenji Awa…
Autumn Foliage Season (Koyo) (Late November to early December). Peak koyo (fall color) in Tokyo typically arrives late November to early December. Best viewing spots include Shinjuku Gyoen and Rikugien Gardens. Average November temperatures 50–63°F (10–17°C).