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Bettara-ichi Market | Oct.19 - 20, 2023
With almost 300 years of history, this traditional market dedicated solely to Japanese food will take place in Nihonbashi's business quarter, with 500 stalls lining the street. In the evening, many business people stop by on the way back home.
Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Festival (Oedo Kakki Parade)
Nov. 1, 2026
This festival is held in the Nihonbashi and Kyobashi areas near JR Tokyo Station. It features a large parade with approximately 2,000 participants marching down Chuo Dori Street.
Gyoza Festival in Utsunomiya, Tochigi
Nov. 7 - 8. 2026
Utsunomiya is known for Gyoza. During this local food festival, Gyoza stalls will line up in Utsunomiya Joushi Park, where various types of Gyoza are served at reasonable prices.
Kitamoto Night Festival (Nebuta Festival)Nov. 7, 2026
The largest Nebuta festival is held in the Kanto area of Japan (Greater Tokyo). People parade with colorfully pictured large paper lanterns
Horseback Archery Festival in Moroyama town
Nov. 3, 2025
With a history of over 950 years, boys aged 15 years old take part in this traditional ceremony and challenge arrow shooting on horseback.
Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu (Samurai Parade) Nov. 3. 2026
Located in Hakone, Hakone-Yumoto is an Onsen hot spring resort town with a long history. This event is a parade to re-enact the Daimyo Gyoretsu, the feudal lord's procession held in the Edo Period (1603 - 1868)
Shamisen performance at Rikugien Garden Nov. 3, 2026
Rikugien, Tokyo's famous traditional Japanese garden, will host a special event featuring a Tsugaru-jamisen (Japanese banjo) music performance.
Yabusame Horseback Archery in Kawagoe
Oct. 31, 2026
Yabusame is the art of shooting arrows on horseback, performed as a traditional ceremony that derives from horse riding exercises for Samurai warriors.
Torinoichi Market at Otori-jinja Shrines
Nov. 7 and Nov. 19, 2026
Torinoichi Fair is an open-air market selling lucky charms called Kumade. It has been said that the Kumade brings people good fortune and protects them from misfortune.
Fall Foliage Festival at Naritasan Temple Garden Nov. 14 - 29, 2026
The Naritasan Temple is known for its beautiful Japanese garden with seasonally blooming trees and flowers. In autumn, the 165,000-square-meter garden is covered with colorful fall leaves.
Hibiya Gardening Show
Oct. 17 - 25, 2026
A gardening exhibition will take place at Hibiya Park in Tokyo with various events, including a gardening competition, flower arrangement workshop, outdoor activities, and more. Admission Free.
Cat Festival in Yushima town
Sep.16 - Oct.12 2026
This local event takes place at Yushima, an old town in Bunkyo-ku ward, has streets where cats often walk around at a leisurely pace. During this event, some of the shops and cafes in the area will offer specials all related to cats or Neco.
Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony
Oct. 24, 25, 31, Nov 1 2026
This tea ceremony event will take place at two sites in Tokyo, in order to introduce the Japanese traditional tea culture. You can enjoy a bowl of tea at elegant venues, even if you are not familiar with the tea ceremony.
Roppongi Art Night 2026
Oct. 31- No. 1, 2026
The festival unfolds from the stage of Roppongi City, developing content such as art installations, music, and performances across the city to advance the possibilities of art within society.
Nishiaraidaishi Temple 1200 Aniversary Festival Oct. 3 - Nov. 8, 2026
To commemorate the temple's 1,200th anniversary, various fun events will take place on the weekends, including an Awa-odori dance parade and Daruma doll cosplay.
Asakusa Kappabashi Market Festival Oct. 6 - 12, 2026
Kappabashi Kitchenware Street in Asakusa holds this special market annually. About 130 specialty stores offer quality and distinctive cooking utensils, tableware, food samples, and more.
Autumn Rose Festival at Jindai Botanical Gardens
Oct.6 - Nov.23. 2026
The gardens boast 5100 roses of 274 different varieties that bloom in both spring and autumn.
Sawara-no Taisai Festival in autumn
Oct. 9 - 11. 2026
During the 3-day festival, various events are staged on streets in Sawara old town, featuring the parade of Dashi floats decorated with giant Samurai dolls, accompanied of traditional festival music "Sawara-bayashi".
Autumn Rose Festival at Kyu-Furukawa Gardens Oct. 10 - Nov. 6, 2026
The Kyu-Furukawa Gardens feature a Western-style garden adorned with approximately 200 roses of 100 different varieties, as well as a Japanese garden designed by the legendary gardener Jihei Ogawa.
Tsukemen Ramen Festival
Oct.10 - Nov.15. 2026
The largest food festival featuring Tsukemen (dipping) Ramen will take place at Okubo-koen in Shinjuku. Visitors can enjoy Tsukemen Ramen from famous restaurants across Japan during the festival..
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